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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 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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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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Volunteer registration open for April 25thregion-wide litter cleanup Celebrate Earth Day by taking time to care for our environment. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is once again inviting volunteers to participate in its region-wide litter pick-up day, which will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m…
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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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Funding for hundreds of projects foundation for enhancing quality of life Nearly $4 million have gone to support our Pocono Mountains through grants, sponsorships and anti-litter programs in just the last three years alone. That’s a rate of more than $1 million per year directly from the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau’s (PMVB) funds…
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