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James Hamill

James (Jim) Hamill is a Senior Correspondent & Media Relations - PTN for the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. He helps devise ways to promote the Pocono Mountains as a destination including through print, broadcast, online and social media outlets. He grew up in Honesdale and lives there with his wife and children. When he finds the time he golfs, skis and enjoys live music.
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[email protected] / @PoconoTVNetwork / 570.844.2003 / 570.419.8461

$200K Awarded to Pocono Communities

By James Hamill on Jul. 01, 2026

Tourism dollars support projects that impact quality of life The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Community Impact Grant for a fifth straight year bringing the investment total to more than $1.6 million. The grant program is designed to strengthen local neighborhoods by supporting safer, more organized, and visually vibrant public spaces that enhance quality of life for residents and visitors alike…

A man wearing a USA shirt looks at an American flag at a lake in the Poconos.

Pocono Patriotic Events set for America 250

By James Hamill on Jun. 30, 2026

Parades, fireworks displays and picnics planned in Poconos The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to share numerous patriotic events planned in celebration of our country’s 250th year of independence…

A family walks along through the small town of Hawley, PA in the Pocono Mountains.

New Pocono Mountains Travel Guide

By James Hamill on Jun. 03, 2026

2026-2027 guide is free resource for planning trips to Poconos The Pocono Mountains Travel Guide is back again, updated for visitors including a pullout map, trip ideas, and itineraries…

Hundreds of Volunteers ‘Pick Up the Poconos’

By James Hamill on May. 21, 2026

370+ volunteers collected 725 bags of trash across 31 locations Far more than a tagline, Pick Up the Poconos keeps piling up the impact on the entire region with another successful Pick Up the Poconos made possible by hundreds of volunteers across the four counties. Nearly 400 people answered the call to gear up and go out on area roadways to pick litter on April 25, 2026 in celebration of Earth Day…

PMVB Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients

By James Hamill on May. 20, 2026

Program aims to inspire future tourism and hospitality leaders The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s scholarship funding. The scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in tourism and hospitality, as well as related fields…

Awards Given to Pocono Tourism Contributors

By James Hamill on May. 06, 2026

Awardees honored at Tourism Day Summit The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) celebrated award honorees at its Tourism Day Summit. The event recognized 10 individuals, a company and an industry organization for their dedication and commitment to supporting the mission of the PMVB and the region. The summit coincides with National Travel and Tourism Week, an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. The summit also celebrated America’s 250 th with this year’s theme…

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains

Annual Tourism Day Summit hosted by Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau

By James Hamill on May. 04, 2026

* Media Alert * WHAT : Join hundreds of industry leaders and regional hospitality businesses for the 2026 Tourism Day Summit, hosted by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB). The day-long professional development and networking event is titled A Generational Impact - 250 Years In The Making…

Hundreds of Volunteers Picking Up the Poconos Saturday

By James Hamill on Apr. 22, 2026

* Media Alert * WHAT : Hundreds of volunteers will celebrate Earth Day by picking litter from roadways across the Pocono Mountains as part of the Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup, organized by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB)…

Tourism Takes Care of Local Neighborhoods

By James Hamill on Apr. 15, 2026

PMVB Community Impact Grant applications open for 5th year The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grant Program, continuing a proven four‑year investment totaling more than $1.4 million that has helped bring more than 150 community improvement projects to fruition across…

Two golf carts in the distance with a golfer setting up a shot

Golf Courses Build off Big Season in Poconos

By James Hamill on Mar. 30, 2026

Golfers already hitting the links in March Golf courses in the Pocono Mountains are ready to welcome players to historic, challenging, and dynamic courses, building on recent successful seasons. These courses are spread across the four counties of the Poconos, offering a diverse range of experiences for golfers of all skill levels…