Posts by Chris Barrett

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Chris Barrett

Chris Barrett is the President/CEO at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. Chris applies his strong background in marketing, advertising and the tourism industry to his work at the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. High on his list of objectives to conquer in his position include giving back to the community, giving back to the bureau’s members and overall improving the quality of life in the Poconos for both residents and visitors.

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[email protected] / 570.534.4246

Happening Tomorrow: Rally to Restore Passenger Rail Service

By Chris Barrett on Dec. 18, 2023

* Media Alert * Happening Tomorrow: Rally to Restore Passenger Rail Service WHAT :Join hundreds of attendees at the Scranton-Poconos-NYC Passenger Rail Rally, a public information session organized by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and key partners to build momentum for the efforts to restore passenger rail service between Scranton, the Poconos, and New York City. National, state, and local experts will be in attendance to discuss next steps, answer questions, and gather feedback…

Pocono Raceway's Event of the Year Award

Pocono NASCAR Weekend Awarded Event of the Year

By Chris Barrett on Oct. 30, 2023

PRLA Awards Pocono Raceway Coveted Designation at Yearly Event Pocono Raceway has been awarded “Event of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association (PRLA) at its annual Conference and Awards Gala which took place at the Omni Bedford Springs October 23-25, 2023…

Robert Uguccioni Leaves Legacy of Pocono Hospitality

By Chris Barrett on Nov. 13, 2022

Longtime Champion of the Poconos Remembered It is with great sadness the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) joins in mourning the passing of one of the region’s strongest advocates and tourism leaders, Robert Uguccioni…

Explore many dining options in the Poconos

Weis Markets Gift Cards Available to Pocono Hospitality & Restaurant Workers

By Chris Barrett on Jul. 29, 2022

(Update: 8/8/22: Applications are now closed.) The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and Pocono Mountains United Way (PMUW) are teaming up to provide some much-needed financial relief to support…

Pocono Community Caring Company - Pocono 3C

Pocono 3C Resumes After COVID-19 Shutdown

By Chris Barrett on Feb. 17, 2021

After pausing for ten months due to COVID-19, a meaningful program is back up and running with safety precautions in place. Pocono Community Caring Company, commonly called Pocono 3C, employs the homeless and individuals at-risk of becoming homeless to clean litter from side and main roads throughout Monroe County…

Marlyn Kisser - VP of Membership and Community Relations

PMVB Names New V.P. of Membership & Community Relations

By Chris Barrett on Feb. 04, 2021

February 4, 2021 – The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce and welcome Marlyn Kissner as Vice President of Membership & Community Relations beginning March 1, 2021…

Enjoy the Holidays in the Pocono Mountains

New Fund Helps Pocono Hospitality & Restaurant Workers

By Chris Barrett on Dec. 15, 2020

At a press conference this morning, Pocono Mountains United Way introduced its newly established Hospitality & Restaurant Worker Relief Fund…

Financial Support for Pocono Hospitality & Restaurant Workers

By Chris Barrett on Dec. 14, 2020

* Media Alert * Financial Support for Pocono Hospitality & Restaurant Workers…

Eight Non-Profits Receive Relief Funding

By Chris Barrett on Apr. 22, 2020

Eight non-profits in Monroe County can continue serving our community through the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to financial assistance from the Crisis Response Fund…

COVID-19 Communication Plan for the Pocono Mountains

By Chris Barrett on Mar. 30, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread, information is fast-paced and constantly evolving. The rapid communication can seem overwhelming and it becomes hard to weed out fact from fiction. Community and…