Capital Quote by Bill Dedman
“It may be no surprise that Pittsburgh has direct flights to London, Paris and Frankfurt, but consider this: many of the tourists here have come from Europe to the capital of culture in the Alleghenies.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Travel Column, 2019
Pittsburgh attracts European tourists despite its inland location.
In simple terms: Europeans visit Pittsburgh for culture.
Key Takeaway
Promote cultural appeal to draw distant visitors.
Themes
tourism
culture
regional identity
Mood
informative
enthusiastic
Type
descriptive
inspirational
When to use this quote
- city marketing
- event planning
- heritage tourism
- airport development
Key Concepts
urban branding
travel trends
Questions to Reflect On
- What cultural assets can Pittsburgh highlight?
- How can transport links be improved?
A Different Perspective
Travel distance may deter some visitors.
![“Of all the errors which can possibly be committed to the education of youth, that of sending them to Europe is themost fatal. I see [clearly] that no American should come to Europe under 30 years of age.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/179/thomas-jefferson-43_age_of-all-the-errors-which-can-possibly-be_1072096.jpg)
