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PMVB Green
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is committed to enhancing the economic and environmental well-being of our region and as such has embraced the Green movement.
We are a major sponsor and supporter of the Green Tourism Conference held annually in April. 2015's conference included topics such as bringing the farm to the table, marketing to Millennials, solar development, training and Green developments.
In the hopes of creating a greener destination, the PMVB:
-Shares our members' best practices:
- The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
- Woodloch
- Whitewater Challengers
- Pocono Raceway
- East Shore Lodging
- Le Spa Foret
-Provides up to date Green news:
- American Hotel & Lodging Association
- Green Biz
- Green Lodging
- The Daily Green
- Green Meetings Council
- Green is Universal
-Is a part of reference for our members wishing to become Green certified or;
recognized:
- Green Seal
- Green Restaurant Association
- Green Vacation Hub
- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
-Offers sources for Green products/suppliers/recycling locations/general information:
-American Hotel & Lodging Association Best Practices and Strategies
We continue to support green initiatives in our surrounding communities by partnering with the following organizations:
- Pike/Wayne Enviro-Thon
- Partnerships with Conservation Districts
- Pennsylvania Environmental Council
- Monroe County Municipal Waste Authority
- Delaware River Basin Commission
- Watershed Associations
- Delaware River Sojourn
- Lehigh River Sojourn
- Green Awards - Tourism Day
- Earth Day Festivals
- Keep PA Beautiful
- Litter Roundtable
- Delaware Highlands
