New front cover has eye-catching full-bleed images with key selling points on the front New back cover is fully-redesigned “Best of” Lists will visually engage the reader and provide an overview of the entire destination (best things to eat, see, do, drink, as well as what to read and watch before going) Visually focused with more color and images including more full and half-page images throughout and color-coded category icons Other useful features including Great Itineraries, Walking Tours, Calendar of Events, Free Things to Do, Ideas for Traveling with Kids, and more. “Travel Smart” (logistical planning tips section) now at the front of the book and redesigned to be more infographic in feel Neighborhood Chapters in all city guides now include everything in that neighborhood (sights, restaurants, hotels, shops, and nightspots) in the same convenient chapter Stronger Voice and Opinions give all Fodor's guides more personality. Books are more friendly and conversational in tone, going beyond informational to being inspirational

TOURISM TRENDS:

Philly regularly receives raves in The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, and Condé Nast Traveler More than 43 million people visited Philadelphia in 2018 TOP DMAs OF ORIGIN 1. New York, NY: 22% 2. Philadelphia, PA 15% 3. Washington, DC: 6% 4. The rest of PA: 13% 5. Boston, MA: 4% Marketing and public relations push connected to the 2020 U.S. Elections. Part Pennsylvania's celebration of the Centennial for Women's Suffrage in 2020 Center City is a preferred location but we are seeing more travel into South Philly, Fishtown, University City and other areas. About 1,287 new hotel rooms at about six properties expected in 2020.

CURATED AND RELEVANT:

Focused coverage on only the best places so travelers can make the most out of their limited time. Carefully vetted recommendations for all types of establishments and price points.

CONCISE:

Shortened reviews presented with brevity and focus.

Please see additional key selling points in the book’s main description.