Press Releases

jack frost national and woodloch springs named to golf magazine’s 2010 best-of state rankings August 16, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau announces today that Jack Frost National Golf Club and Woodloch Springs Golf Course and Country Club have been ranked on GOLF magazine's biennial "Best Courses You Can Play" by state list for 2010. Both courses are located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains (www.800poconos.com), where there are more than 35 courses of different price point and style from which to choose.
 

pocono mountains golf news & notes: shawnee inn and golf resort, mount airy casino resort August 03, 2010 The calendar has turned to August and that means summer is flying by. The good news is there’s plenty of time to take advantage of ideal golf conditions in the beautiful Pocono Mountains (www.800poconos.com), where there are 35 courses of different price point and style from which to choose.
 

table games debut in the pocono mountains July 13, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce the debut of table games in the four-county region today. The area's only casino, Mount Airy Casino Resort, welcomes the arrival with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. to officially introduce 74 varied table games. The Pocono Mountains (www.800poconos.com/) forecast a wave of curious guests from the surrounding regions, as well as the local community, to come experience the region's latest attraction.
 

pocono mountains' summer tourism campaign underway July 08, 2010 The Pocono Mountains (800poconos.com) launched a multi-faceted marketing campaign for the four-county region encouraging nearby metropolitan residents to take advantage of the outdoors, recreational activities and family hot spots close to home and just in time to welcome summer. Underwritten and supported solely by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and its partners, the summer campaign represents the evolution of the regional marketing efforts under the brand tagline "It's Time for the Pocono Mountains."
 

pocono mountains welcome the 2010 fantasy football draft June 29, 2010 Leagues no longer have to gather in crowded bars and stuffy basements with the Pocono Mountains’ newest destination experience. The number one pick for a Destination Draft (800poconos.com/fantasyfootball) for the upcoming fantasy football season is the Pocono Mountains where leagues can make a weekend of it. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) wants the fun to extend beyond the final player selection.
 

pocono mountains golf news and notes includes trip giveaway, golf and fun ideas June 24, 2010 The Pocono Mountains are enjoying premium golf conditions as it enters its summer golf season. With average mountain temperatures in the 80s this season, travelers can escape the heat at more than 35 golf courses dotted throughout the region...Trip Giveaway Announced
 

positive outlook for summer season in the pocono mountains May 24, 2010 The Pocono Mountains, a long-time favorite driving destination for travelers, expects a positive upcoming summer season due to the addition of new attractions and events, focus on close-to-home travel and the improving economy.
 

nascar roars into pocono mountains May 19, 2010 NASCAR makes its first of two annual stops in the Pocono Mountains with the Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 on June 6; one of many leisure pursuits available throughout the iconic, four-county destination, close to many East Coast cities.
 

pocono mountains visitors bureau recognizes tourism heroes at tourism achievement awards luncheon May 12, 2010 Earlier today, Pocono Mountains Tourism Achievement Award winners were honored by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) at a special luncheon, during the 16th Annual Pocono Mountains Tourism Day event at Mount Airy Casino Resort, located in Mount Pocono.
 

the pocono mountains visitors bureau announces foodie friday May 05, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is excited to announce the launch of a new social promotion, Foodie Friday. Foodies, culinary adventurists, home head chefs and recipe gurus can visit www.800poconos.com/foodiefriday each Friday through June 25 to meet a new Pocono Mountains chef.
 

pocono mountains introduces interactive e-news April 30, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) announces its new, free monthly e-news for potential and current visitors, filled with exclusive, timely information and deals, capped off by a terrific trip giveaway. Interested parties can sign up by visiting www.poconosgolf.com.
 

mcti students bring home national title from u.s. competition April 22, 2010 Four local high school hospitality students from the Monroe Career & Technical Institute (MCTI) in Bartonsville, Pennsylvania took home the national title in the seventh annual American Hotel & Lodging Institute National (AHLA) Lodging Management Program (LMP) Competition held on April 15-17, 2010 at the Orlando Airport Marriott.
 

pocono mountains visitors bureau announces schedule for annual tourism day & awards luncheon 2010 April 20, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) has announced the newly formatted schedule for Pocono Mountains Tourism Day, to be held on May 12, 2010 at the Mount Airy Casino Resort’s Event Center. In its sixteenth year, the tourism marketing conference will feature the latest in mobile marketing, “Mobile: The 7th Mass Media,” beginning at 10:45 a.m. The PMVB will then 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.
 

pocono mountains course lauded as pennsylvania’s finest March 29, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) announces that Jack Frost National, after its first full season, has earned a spot on Golfweek's coveted “Best Courses You Can Play” list, which appears annually.
 

first annual pocono mountains tourism games a success March 16, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) (800poconos.com) is proud to announce Woodloch Resort’s team, Frosty Mugs (woodloch.com) as the gold medal winner of the First Annual Tourism Games held Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Fernwood Hotel & Resort (fernwoodhotel.com).
 

pocono mountains listens to consumers; responds proactively March 16, 2010 Temperatures are rising and snow is melting in the Pocono Mountains, as golf season is almost upon the more than 35 courses in the venerable four-county destination. Ranging from preserved Golden Age landscapes to modern layouts and mountainous challenges, there are a variety of options, meeting preferences of all golfers.
 

pocono mountains partners with nbc for olympic mobile alerts January 27, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is schussing into the joy and inspiration of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games with its announcement of a mobile partnership with NBC Universal, Inc. in Philadelphia, New York and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
 

fire and ice hospitality nights at the fernwood winter fun center January 20, 2010 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) wants to thank all employees that work in and support tourism to the Pocono Mountains with Fire and Ice Hospitality Nights at the Fernwood Winter Fun Center. Fire and Ice Hospitality Nights will be held Thursday nights beginning February 25, 2010 and culminating with the Pocono Mountain Tourism Games on March 11, 2010. Live entertainment, drink specials and a hospitality employee $5 per ticket snowtubing discount will all be part of the fun.
 

pocono mountains ski resorts embrace “learn a snow sport month” January 06, 2010 Pocono Mountains ski resorts are taking off with Governor Rendell's declaration to promote January as "Learn a Snow Sport Month" in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pocono slopes are offering several ski and snowboard packages in a month-long effort to encourage winter enthusiasts to partake in outdoor sports and activities.
 

pmvb winter sweepstakes returns December 22, 2009 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce the return of their winter sweepstakes. By visiting www.800poconos.com/win participants can enter their information to be included in a random drawing for a Pocono Mountains vacation.
 

pocono mountains visitors bureau hires vp of marketing & sales December 01, 2009 Today, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce the hire of David West as the new Vice President of Marketing and Sales. West replaces the late Gail Sterrett, who unexpectedly died earlier this year after 25 years of service to the Pocono Mountains tourism industry.
 

pocono mountains home to “best new” course in united states October 23, 2009 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, which has overseen tourism in the four-county region for 75 years, announces that Jack Frost National (JFN) has garnered a spot in Golfweek's triennial rankings of the "Best New Courses in the United States."
 

pocono mountains resort among 10 best family snow resorts October 13, 2009 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce that the Pocono Mountains' (http://www.800poconos.com/) Woodloch Resort (http://www.woodloch.com/) has been ranked No. 6 of the 10 Best Snow Resorts for families by Parents magazine from its first-ever 10 Best Snow Resorts For Families survey.
 

halloween happenings in the pocono mountains October 13, 2009 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce of a myriad of Halloween options for visitors to the 2,400-square mile region this month. From scary venues to family-fun activities, the options are endless in the Pocono Mountains.
 

pmvb annual report dinner celebrated the year’s accomplishments October 02, 2009 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) held their Annual Report Dinner for the 2008-09 fiscal year at Penn’s Peak last evening, October 1, 2009. The event recognized their accomplishments and actions over the past year with the distribution of their Annual Report, while highlighting the organization’s 75th Anniversary.
 

pocono mountains teeming with new additions for 2009-10 winter season October 01, 2009 The Pocono Mountains region is ready to welcome another successful ski season (poconoski.com) with the announcement of new improvements and upgrades at several of their top ski resorts for the 2009-10 ski season. This year’s upgrades focus on improving the visitor experience and a continuing Green effort.
 

pocono mountains visitors bureau unveils redesigned web site September 28, 2009 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau - overseeing tourism throughout the region for 75 years - today announces the unveiling of its redesigned, easy-to-navigate Web site http://www.800poconos.com/.
 

pmvb launches social media campaign September 24, 2009 To help travelers make the most of their journeys to the Pocono Mountains, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce its launch of a social media campaign. Recently, the organization joined the online networks of Twitter, Facebook, Flicker and YouTube, in addition to blogging on their brand new site, 800poconos.com.
 

pmvb launches new user-friendly web site September 23, 2009 The Pocono Mountains is making a new splash online just in time for fall travel as the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) proudly announces the unveiling of their new and improved, integrated 800poconos.com Web site.
 

top 10 reasons to visit the pocono mountains during fall 2009 September 17, 2009 Autumn in the Pocono Mountains offers visitors dazzling shows of color and the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle and reconnect with nature. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce the top 10 reasons why it's time to visit the region:
 

pocono mountains offer autumn stay-and-play packages, breathtaking scenery September 08, 2009 The Pocono Mountains - home to hundreds of golf holes and dozens of historic courses in Northeastern Pennsylvania - showcase its brilliant autumn colors with a variety of stay-and-play offers throughout the four-county region.
 

pocono mountains visitors bureau to hold annual report dinner September 08, 2009 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) will unveil their 2009 Annual Report during their special 75th Anniversary Celebration at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe on October 1, 2009.
 

gail v. sterrett (1951 - 2009) February 11, 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.