# Center City Hotels Hit Summer Revenue Record

> Center City hotels report $335.6m summer revenue, up 20.6% from 2025.
- Title: Center City Hotels Hit Summer Revenue Record · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Center City hotels report $335.6m summer revenue, up 20.6% from 2025. Philadelphia Center City hotels generated $335.6 million in revenue from May to…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/center-city-hotels-record-revenue-philadelphias-summer
- Published: 2026-09-29T17:44:29.822+00:00
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## Center City hotels report record summer revenue
Center City hotels generated $335.6 million from May 1 to August 31, 2026, a 20.6% increase compared with 2025.
## Tourism agency highlights revenue growth
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau reported record highs in average daily rates and revenue per available room during the period.
## Key events drove visitor numbers
The semiquincentennial, World Cup, MLB All Star Game, and PGA Championship attracted over 1.4 million visitors to Philadelphia this summer.
## PHLCVB plans for future events
The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau aims to attract more events and conferences to Philadelphia in the years to come.
## 2027 event schedule
Philadelphia will host the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Regional Championship and NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship in 2027.
## Army-Navy game expected
The Army-Navy game is scheduled for December 2027 at Lincoln Financial Field, expected to bring more than 69,000 visitors to Philadelphia.
## Additional conferences expected
Philadelphia is also expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors for meetings and conventions including the American Institute of Architects Conference on Architecture & Design.
## PHLCVB CEO statement
Gregg Caren, president and CEO of the PHLCVB, called this summer a 'powerful proof point' for driving long-term visitation and economic impact.

> For the PHLCVB, this summer is more than a moment
## Hotel industry uncertainty
Philadelphia hotels faced uncertainty with FIFA canceling 2,000 room bookings in the spring and lower-than-expected bookings.
## Ed Grose's perspective
Ed Grose, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, called the World Cup a 'transformational event' for the hospitality industry.

> transformational event
## Long-term stability outlook
Grose expressed hope for long-term stability in Philadelphia's tourism industry following the strong summer revenue.
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia Center City hotels generated $335.6 million in revenue from May to September 2026, a 20.6% increase over 2025, driven by major events including the World Cup and MLB All Star Game.