Members of the media who need additional information, story ideas or press tours can contact prdept@poconos.org. The general public is asked to contact pocomts@poconos.org.
| 07/02/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU AWARDS 11 BEAUTIFICATION GRANTS TO AREA ORGANIZATIONS
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) has awarded 11 beautification grants to local organizations. Beautification Grants are awarded annually to organizations throughout the four-county Pocono Mountains region of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne that are interested in improving their curb appeal and community.
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| 06/17/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS TOURISM PARTNERS THINKING GREEN
Being increasingly ecologically friendly isn’t just an effort to go with the current flow, but rather a mandate for the many golf courses, resorts and other tourism attractions throughout the Pocono Mountains.
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| 06/02/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFERING 75TH ANNIVERSARY SUPER FAN SWEEPSTAKES” WITH POCONO RACEWAY
As part of the 75th Anniversary of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB), Pocono Raceway is partnering with the PMVB to award six racing “Super Fans” the thrill of VIP seats to the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Race on August 2, 2009. One of the six Grand Prize winners will also win a Pocono Mountains Vacation including a stay at The Chateau Resort and Conference Center, a $100 Shiro Restaurant dinner certificate, and the opportunity to ski, snow tube, or enjoy the waterpark at Camelback Mountain Resort. Fans can enter the sweepstakes by visiting www.winpocono.com and filling out all necessary contest information.
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| 05/13/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU RECOGNIZES TOURISM HEROES AT TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON
Earlier today, Pocono Mountains Tourism Achievement Award winners were honored by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) at a special luncheon, sponsored by Right Reason Technologies, during the 15th Annual Pocono Mountains Tourism Day event at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee on Delaware. Representatives of the local tourism industry gathered to recognize industry employees, along with member properties, for strides in customer service and community involvement. Awards were given to individuals for Brand Hero, Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Tourism Employee of the Year. PMVB Member Properties were also presented the Community Service Award, Green Award and Brand Champion Awards.
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| 05/05/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFER “FREE NIGHT STAYS”
The Pocono Mountains is helping travelers extend their getaways this spring and summer with one-night free offers at several of the region’s resorts, hotels and bed & breakfast inns. Spend an extra day enjoying some of the Pocono Mountains exciting spring and summer activities and events, or just taking the time to relax with family and friends.
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| 05/04/2009 |
Mount Airy Casino Resort Golf Club Reopens in the Pocono Mountains
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau – overseeing tourism activities in the four-county region for 75 years – today announces the re-opening of the Mount Airy Casino Resort Golf Club.
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| 04/29/2009 |
PMVB ANNOUNCES MORNING PRESENTER ON “GREEN LIVING” FOR POCONO MOUNTAINS TOURISM DAY
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased to announce Lisa Alexander as a morning presenter for Pocono Mountains Tourism Day. Ms. Alexander is the Founder and CEO of Green Life, Inc, a company that is a registered member of the U.S. Green Building Council and committed to educating the public on how to build healthier lives for ourselves and the planet through everyday practical “green” living. As a presenter, she will be focusing on helping tourism businesses with simple sustainable practices to “green” their properties, help improve the environment and save money.
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| 04/21/2009 |
THE PMVB ANNOUNCES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW LAKE WALLENPAUPACK VISITORS CENTER
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce the official grand opening of the new Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center, located on Route 6 in Palmyra Township, Pike County on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
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| 04/15/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU RECOGNIZES TOURISM HEROES AT TOURISM ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON
Travel and tourism serves as the largest industry in the Pocono Mountains. This identifies the need for remarkable hospitality and service by employees across the Pocono Mountains region. The main goal is to ensure that each visitor receives the best Pocono Mountains experience. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) will be honoring employees who set this standard at the Pocono Mountains Tourism Achievement Awards Luncheon on May 13, 2009, as part of Pocono Mountains Tourism Day at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee on Delaware, PA.
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| 04/14/2009 |
Pocono Mountains Golf Courses Recognized By ZAGAT Survey 2009-10
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau today announces that Hideaway Hills and Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort have been named to the biennial ZAGAT Survey 2009-10 listing of “America’s Top Golf Courses.”
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| 04/09/2009 |
PMVB ANNOUNCES NATIONALLY-KNOWN KEYNOTER FOR TOURISM DAY 2009
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased to announce Dr. Suzanne D. Cook as keynoter for the annual Tourism Day conference on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort in Shawnee on Delaware.
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| 04/08/2009 |
THE POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFER MANY WATERS FOR FISHING
An angler can visit the Pocono Mountains area for an entire month and never fish the same water twice. Native fish can be found throughout our four-county area. And the odds of a successful day are greatly helped by the heavy stocking of the waters of the Pocono Mountains lakes, done annually. From shad, muskellunge, panfish and pickerel to bass and some of the best trout in the country, some of Pennsylvania's best places to fish are in the Pocono Mountains. Trout season begins on April 18, 2009; a national holiday to local anglers.
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| 04/02/2009 |
THE POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR TOURISM DAY 2009
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) has announced the schedule for Pocono Mountains Tourism Day to be held on May 13, 2009 at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. In its fifteenth year, the tourism marketing conference will be featuring the increased importance in conservation in the tourism industry with the theme “Turning Green into Green.” Expert presenters and education will give valuable information on how to market properties as “green,” and how being green can lower costs and help save money. The PMVB will also be awarding local hospitality industry workers and properties during the Tourism Achievement Awards Luncheon, which recognizes their exceptional guest and community service that represents the Pocono Mountains.
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| 03/30/2009 |
Pocono Mountains Golf Courses Partner With Genesis Golf Trips
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau today announces its partnership with Genesis Golf Trips, offering customers a one-of-a-kind golf experience to the four-county, 36-course destination with myriad options to accommodate all skill levels and prices.
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| 03/27/2009 |
Pocono Mountains Golf Courses Prepped for 2009 Season
With spring in the air, golf courses across the Pocono Mountains have begun welcoming golfers for the 2009 season. Many facilities have already opened their fairways, while others are applying the finishing touches to prepare for a busy year.
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| 02/26/2009 |
TRAVEL CHANNEL TO HIGHLIGHT POCONO MOUNTAINS AS ONE OF THE MOST “MANLY MAN ADVENTURES” IN THE WORLD
Gear up and head into battle! The Pocono Mountains region is proud to announce that Skirmish Paintball’s “Invasion of Normandy” game has been selected as one of the most “Manly Man Adventure Vacations” by the Travel Channel and will be featured as part of their “21” series airing on their network Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
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| 02/11/2009 |
Gail V. Sterrett (1951 - 2009)
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is deeply saddened to announce that Gail V. Sterrett, Director of Marketing for the PMVB has passed away. Gail would have celebrated her 25th year with bureau this coming April.
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| 02/04/2009 |
This event has been cancelled: Tee It Up For An Icy Round Of Golf In The Pocono Mountains
Winter snow may have its grips on the Northeast, but golf is in the air. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau – which celebrates 75 years of promoting the many activities in the four-county region – today announces the Annual Ice-Tee Golf Tournament is scheduled for February 22, 2009.
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| 02/02/2009 |
EAGLE WATCHING READY TO SOAR THIS FEBRUARY IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS
The Pocono Mountains (www.800Poconos.com) are preparing to welcome some very important visitors – of the feathered variety – a free guided tour is available to make it easier to do so. More than 150 migratory bald eagles are making their way through the Upper Delaware region of the Pocono Mountains during the month of February. In addition to value hotel packages and habitat excursions, educational workshops are available for visitors through the Lackawaxen, PA winter field office of The Eagle Institute, a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the protection of the bald eagle and other birds of prey.
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| 02/02/2009 |
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Looks Back on the Last 75 Years Events from 1934-1950
In recognition of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau’s (PMVB) 75th Anniversary Year, twelve monthly articles will feature key periods in time over the last 75 years, focusing on the history, events and people that have helped to shape tourism here in the Pocono Mountains. From the PMVB’s organization in 1934, it has had a profound impact on the region, its’ people and visitors from all over the world.
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| 01/14/2009 |
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS
Known as a favorite honeymoon destination for generations, the Pocono Mountains (www.800poconos.com) of Northeast Pennsylvania offers romantic, value-added hotel packages for sweethearts seeking a Valentine’s Day getaway. Couples can take advantage of this romantic holiday with the following hotel deals. Please visit 800poconos.com for a full listing of packages and romantic events.
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| 01/13/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY IN 2009
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2009 with special events and promotions. The Visitors Bureau’s 75th Anniversary speaks to the region’s long history of providing a nearby escape, only a short drive from most major cities in the Northeast, dating back to when returning soldiers would escape to the Pocono Mountains for some much deserved rest and relaxation.
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| 01/13/2009 |
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Celebrates 75 Years Of Great Golf
Imagine walking the same fairways on which Paul Runyan outdueled the great Sam Snead to claim the 1938 PGA Championship; or experiencing the same resorts legendary Hollywood stars such as Jackie Gleason or Lucille Ball chose as their special getaways. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, which celebrates 75 years of promoting the many activities in the four-county region throughout the 2009 season, has overseen these memories and countless others.
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| 01/07/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS ANNOUNCES 2009 CALENDAR OF TOP EVENTS
The Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania has announced its 2009 calendar of events, highlighting the natural beauty of the 2,400-square-mile region. Events range from music festivals and holiday celebrations to marathons and NASCAR Races. For a full listing of activities, please visit www.800poconos.com/calendar. Highlights from the 2009 calendar include:
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| 01/06/2009 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS WINTER SWEEPSTAKES OFFERS EXCITING GETAWAYS
The Pocono Mountains has successfully ushered in the 2008-09 ski season with record breaking ski area openings and perfect riding conditions. This winter the Pocono Mountains is offering a sweepstakes, by awarding getaway stays throughout the region. By visiting www.winpocono.com you can enter your information to be included in the drawing for a Pocono Mountains vacation.
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| 12/11/2008 |
LEARN TO TURN IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS WITH VALUE HOTEL PACKAGES
As travelers continue to look closer to home for ski getaways this winter, the Pocono Mountains’ ‘Learn To Turn’ promotion provides value hotel packages starting at less than $100 a night coupled with Pennsylvania’s nearby, beginner-friendly slopes. Families can enjoy a winter escape without breaking the bank by logging on to www.poconoski.com to view convenient, pocketbook-friendly packages.
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| 12/09/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFERS BEST ONE NIGHT STAYS
The Pocono Mountains is offering value one night stay packages throughout the winter season, as low as $55.22 per person, per night. So close to home, staying in the Pocono Mountains for one night and two days on one of these great packages will let you relax, unwind and enjoy. It's time to stay over for a night in the Pocono Mountains.
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| 11/25/2008 |
Unwrap The Gift Of Golf In Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains
While golf balls, a new putter or this year’s latest gadget may be tempting to wrap up and place under the Christmas tree, give the golfer in your life what they really want – golf. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau suggests a variety of 2009 golf memberships and stay-and-play packages to any of the many courses in the four-county region. Memberships range in price to include everything from scheduled weekday play to unlimited golf at public courses or private clubs.
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| 11/24/2008 |
HOLIDAY EVENTS AND FESTIVALS IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS
Tree lightings, exciting shows and seasonal festivals are only some of the holiday events that will warm winter up in the Pocono Mountains (www.800Poconos.com). A number of holiday-themed events from traditional displays, jolly good events, shows, demonstrations, luncheons, dinners and train excursions will be taking place during November and December.
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| 11/19/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY DINNER
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased to announce that its annual Holiday Dinner will be held in the Governor’s Ballroom at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club in Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania on Thursday, December 11, 2008.
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| 11/10/2008 |
POLISH YOUR PARALLEL WITH SKI & STAY PACKAGES IN THE POCONO MOUNTAIN
One of the top ski destinations in the Northeast, Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains are providing value added Ski & Stay packages for the 2008-09 winter season. By logging on to www.poconoski.com, skiers of all ages and skill levels will find convenient, pocketbook-friendly ski getaways for the entire family. Highlights include:
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| 11/03/2008 |
EXPERIENCE A VARIETY OF WINTER ACTIVITIES WITH VALUE PACKAGES IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS
The Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania (www.800poconos.com) are offering value added winter activities and packages for the 2008-09 winter season. Only a short drive from many major US cities, winter activities such as ice skating, snow tubing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing await, ensuring families, couples and travelers of all ages and interests get the most out of the pristine winter wonderland.
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| 10/29/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU OFFERS BEAUTIFICATION GRANTS
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is offering Beautification Grants to qualified non-profit groups who are interested in improving their area’s curbside appeal. Grant awards have a maximum amount of $500 each.
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| 10/23/2008 |
Pocono Mountains Pair Championship Golf with Variety, Multi-Service Meeting Facilities
The Pocono Mountains – conveniently located within close proximity to New York City, Philadelphia and Washington D.C. – pair championship golf with myriad meetings facilities which offer a wide spectrum of services, settings and amenities. From an afternoon meeting to a weeklong convention, the venerable Pocono Mountains is the ideal location in which to host a successful event.
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| 10/15/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VALUE GETAWAYS OFFER WORK RELIEF WITH FALL AND WINTER ESCAPES
The idea of a much needed break from the workweek is one that has sadly slipped from the consciousness of today's over-stressed workers. As Expedia.com's annual Vacation Deprivation survey reports, more than one third of Americans, in fact, will not take all their allotted vacation days this year. The Pocono Mountains Work Relief campaign is trying to change this psychology and encourage overworked employees to buck this trend and assert their right to escape with midweek and weekend value packages ranging from all-inclusive family resorts to intimate bed & breakfast hideaways at www.WorkRelief.com.
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| 10/03/2008 |
ANNUAL REPORT DINNER RECOGNIZES POCONO MOUNTAINS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) held their Annual Report Dinner for the 2007-08 fiscal year at the Inn at Woodloch last evening on October 2, 2008. Those present at the event included, PMVB members, local VIP's and members of the PMVB staff.
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| 09/26/2008 |
WELCOME ADDITIONS HIGLIGHT THE POCONO MOUNTAINS THIS 2008-09 WINTER SEASON
The Pocono Mountains are ready to usher in a successful 2008-09 ski season with a number of top ski areas announcing exciting improvements and upgrades. A green-friendly movement headlines the new changes, as the region’s ski areas look to improve their recycling initiatives, efficient snow making techniques and reduction of energy use. With hundreds of ski trails over seven exhilarating mountains, the region provides heart-thumping adventures to ski bunnies of all levels with the following:
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| 09/22/2008 |
Get More Bang For Your Golfing Dollar In The Pocono Mountains
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) today announces money-saving offers at many of its resorts and courses throughout the remainder of the golf season. These “More Bang for Your Bucks County Golfing Dollar” discounts are on top of very affordable rates already in place.
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| 09/19/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFER VALUE PACKAGES IN HONOR OF REGION’S BED & BREAKFAST / SMALL INNS MONTH
October is Bed & Breakfast / Small Inns Month in the Pocono Mountains and travelers will find value packages starting as low as $90 per night honoring the occasion. Only a short drive from most major cities in the Northeast, the destination’s intimate, boutique properties are offering custom getaways for those looking to take advantage of the fall colors while enjoying value-added overnight stays.
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| 09/15/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFERS HAUNTED HALLOWEEN SEASON PACKAGES AND EVENTS
Visitors can “Trick-or-Treat” this Halloween season in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania while enjoying haunted houses, costume parties, pumpkin hunts and murder mystery shows. Only a short drive from most major cities in the Northeast, travelers looking to make a long weekend out of their Halloween festivities will find value-added hotel packages as well as adventure-filled events and activities.
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| 09/02/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS TAKE THE GREAT PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR CHALLENGE
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation has announced an event that will both test the limits of your spirit for adventure and improve the quality and beauty of our Pennsylvania State Parks. The Great Pennsylvania Outdoor Challenge (GPOC) will take place September 12 to September 30 throughout various state parks in Pennsylvania.
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| 08/27/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU TO HOLD ANNUAL REPORT DINNER
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) will unveil their Annual Report for 2008 at Woodloch Pines Resort in Hawley, Pennsylvania on October 2, 2008. PMVB staff, members and local VIPs will be in attendance. Cash bar will start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m.
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| 08/26/2008 |
GET INSIDER TIPS ON THE POCONO MOUNTAINS EXPERIENCE FROM PMVB STAFF
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) announces the addition of internet “blogs” to communicate with local residents and those interested in traveling to the destination. Two PMVB staff members who recently moved to the Pocono Mountains will be sharing their insight and thoughts on the region through the 800poconos.com website.
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| 08/20/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS ANNOUNCES FALL FOLIAGE HOTLINE, PACKAGES & FESTIVALS
The Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania will usher in the stunning colors of autumn with their annual Fall Foliage Hotline, an array of value-added packages featuring activities from scenic train rides to photography workshops, and a bevy of fall-themed festivals designed for leaf-peepers.
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| 08/13/2008 |
Great Golf, Breathtaking Scenery Make The Pocono Mountains
Autumn in the Pocono Mountains – a time to enjoy the great outdoors and the wonder of Mother Nature’s colorful palette – is also the ideal time to experience the hundreds of holes of golf.
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| 07/31/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS VISITORS BUREAU AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) Scholarship Fund has awarded seven scholarships to both local high school and college students seeking further education in hospitality and tourism fields.
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| 07/30/2008 |
THE POCONO MOUNTAINS TO HOST “NASCAR FAMILY FUN DAY”
The Pocono Mountains tourism industry is thanking the stars of NASCAR, who will again be in town for the Pennsylvania 500 on Sunday, August 3, 2008, for continuing to make the Pocono Mountains a pit stop on their racing schedule.
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| 07/28/2008 |
END-OF-SUMMER FESTIVALS IN POCONO MOUNTAINS BECKON “STAYCATIONERS”
The “staycation” trend is old news to the Pocono Mountains (www.800poconos.com) of northeastern Pennsylvania, which built its storied reputation in the early 1900s when nearby city-dwellers flocked to the bucolic region to enjoy festivals, fairs and convenient accommodations. Over the past century the Pocono Mountains has fine-tuned its “staycation standbys,” now offering a wide array of distinctive late-summer festivals for the 30 million people located within a three hour drive of the region. Festival-goers will find abundant accommodations from value-added hotels and family-friendly resorts to charming inns and B&Bs.
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| 07/28/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS SITE OF FIRST-EVER DELAWARE RIVER FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
The Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania will be the site of the first ever Delaware River Food & Wine Festival from September 18-21, 2008, featuring local growers and vendors. Activities throughout the festival will include: mushroom foraging on an “edible hike”; a guided quail hunt on a private island; a scenic epicurean bike ride through countryside farms; playing “brew master” for a day; and more. To celebrate the Festival, local Pocono Mountains partners have created food and wine-themed packages; information can be found at www.delawareriverfoodandwine.com.
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| 07/24/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS HOSPITALITY SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT A SUCCES
The PA CareerLink, in partnership with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, held their 1st combined Hospitality Scholarship Golf Tournament on Monday, June 30 at Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA. This year’s tournament was designed to provide scholarships to local area youth majoring in Hospitality and Tourism.
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| 07/11/2008 |
BRENT POSTAL JOINS STAFF OF POCONO MOUNTAINS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Brent Postal, a recent Bloomsburg University Graduate and accomplished writer, is the new Sports Marketing Manager at the Pocono Mountains Convention & Visitors Bureau. In his new position, Brent will be responsible for increasing business from the sports and recreation market, identifying opportunities for events in the four-county region and implementing sales programs to bring more of these sporting events to the Pocono Mountains
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| 07/09/2008 |
Midweek Stay-and-Play Golf Specials Abound in the Pocono Mountains
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau today announces a variety of midweek stay-and-play packages and daily golf specials are available within the "Pocono Mountains: Discover Golf's Great Destination Secret" golf cooperative.
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| 07/09/2008 |
POCONO MOUNTAINS HOSTS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TRAINING FOR AREA LODGING PROPERTIES
Imagine, a new global generation of people who have grown to fall in love with the Pocono Mountains. The time is now to invite them for a visit! The Pocono Mountains Convention & Visitors Bureau (PMCVB) is proud to announce an opportunity for area lodging properties to participate in an International Hotel Training Seminar on July 21, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, in the Pocono Mountains.
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