http://www.800poconos.compress-room/press-releases/ The latest press releases from the Pocono Mountains. en-us Copyright 2010 Pocono Mountains Convention And Visitors Bureau Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:42:13 CST http://www.800poconos.com/includes/images/PMVB_Spring.jpg http://www.800poconos.compress-room/press-releases/ 205 60 800 Poconos The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce its new partnership with Masterminds and MayoSeitz Media to develop and implement a results-oriented strategy and guide the creation and execution of a successful marketing program for Pocono Mountains tourism. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=298&menuID=86 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:00:00 CST Visitation to the Pocono Mountains continued to increase throughout the summer season, according to several stakeholders in the four-county region. Room revenues were up for the July and August months approximately 11 percent, in comparison to the same period last year. The bureau’s 800poconos.com website was up in terms of page views and time spent on the site, in particular to our target markets. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=297&menuID=86 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=296&menuID=86 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=293&menuID=86 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=291&menuID=86 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 CST 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." http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=290&menuID=86 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=289&menuID=86 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CST 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 http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=288&menuID=86 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=282&menuID=86 Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=280&menuID=86 Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=276&menuID=86 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=275&menuID=86 Wed, 05 May 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=273&menuID=86 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=270&menuID=86 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=269&menuID=86 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=267&menuID=86 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST 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). http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=265&menuID=86 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=264&menuID=86 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=263&menuID=86 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=262&menuID=86 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=261&menuID=86 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=260&menuID=86 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=259&menuID=86 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CST 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." http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=258&menuID=86 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST 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. http://www.800poconos.com/articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleID=255&menuID=86 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST