Evolution of Pittsburgh as a tourist destination, Part 1 - The Foundation till 1970
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Pittsburgh has evolved over the ages into a thriving tourist destination. We will explore the cultural institutions, recreation, events, and attractions that formed from its founding till 1970. These evolved into attracting tourists from around the world.
- Location, Location, Location Geographic and transportation hub
- What is a tourist destination, set parameters Image, Layers of Terroir
- Formation of cultural institutions and buildings Comparison with 1893 World Exposition onto Pittsburgh land development.
- explore the Leaders who made this tourism development possible.
- Events and lodging that created tourist's visitation infrastructure.
William Obenour
Bill Obenour, PhD is a retired professor whose research focused on the meanings of the journey to long-term traveler, destination image, and sustainable tourism strategies. He taught at East Carolina University, Bowling Green University, and the University of North Carolina Greensboro. He earned his PhD in Parks Recreation and Tourism Management from Clemson University and his Med from Bowling Green State University. In his free time, he has traveled to approximately 45 countries and 47 of the 50 states.