From The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadephia Hoteliers Call For Balanced Growth
Mayor Michael Nutter emphasized the need for striking the right balance when it comes to Philadelphia's hotel growth and said he expected demand to pick up in the coming years as a result of the expanded Convention Center and the city's popularity as a cultural and arts destination.

"We want to be very strategic, but be able to serve what I expect to be a growth in business because of the expansion of the Convention Center and increased tourism here," said the mayor, a featured speaker at December 12's annual luncheon of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, which represents 87 member hotels, including 44 in Center City. Click here for the full story.