Evolution of Pittsburgh as Destination Part 4 The Future
Lifelong Learning | Registration opens 8/20/2026 9:00 AM EDT
The presentations continue the history of Pittsburgh from year 2026 onward. Concentrations are on the development of tourist attractions and the visitor economy, including new Proposed tourism developments, Developments in building phase like the Esplanade. I will integrate tourism research with the types of attractions being planned.
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.