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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.
Contact information: 
[email protected] / @PoconoTVNetwork / 570.844.2003 / 570.419.8461

Golf Courses Build off Big Season in Poconos

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…

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Hotel Tax Disbursement Program Awards Carbon Nonprofits

Hotel tax revenue supports organizations that drive tourism in Carbon Co. Carbon County Commissioners and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau(PMVB) are pleased to announce nearly $100,000 in funding for nonprofit organizations, their events, and related marketing support this year through the Carbon County Hotel Tax Disbursement Program…

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Tourism Dollars Help Promote Wayne Events/Nonprofits

Hotel tax dollars to support marketing efforts for 2026 events Wayne County Commissioners, Wayne County Hotel Tax Board, and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) are proud to announce roughly $143,000 in funding for events and nonprofit organizations for the coming year thanks to the Tourism Project Disbursement Allocation Program…

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PMVB Scholarship Program Back for 2026

Applications now open for a limited time through April 30 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) and other local organizations continue to encourage and invest in future leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry, as well as related fields, by awarding annual scholarship funding to high school seniors and undergraduate students…

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Feature-rich Poconos Travel Guide Revamping

FREE guide for Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon counties With an emphasis on more photos, expanded maps and highlighting a patriotic 2026, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) announces its free travel guide will return in the new year…

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Pocono Ski Resorts Opening for Season

Six resorts celebrating upgrades, milestones Winter is coming, and all six ski resorts in the Pocono Mountains are ready for the season with significant snowmaking upgrades, a major milestone to celebrate at Shawnee and much more…

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Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week is Back

Special menus & deals November 9-14, 2025 Serving up special offers and menus, 20 restaurants across the Poconos are taking part in Taste of the Poconos Restaurant Week from November 9-14, 2025. Back again is a free Restaurant Week guide that includes an interactive map of participating restaurants…

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Spotlight on Carbon County’s Panther Valley

New History Trolley Tour Launches to Celebrate Local Heritage As tourism continues to flourish across the Pocono Mountains, the Panther Valley is stepping into the spotlight as a must-visit destination – rich in history, community spirit, and exciting new experiences…

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