News Releases

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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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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 25th region-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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Hotel tax funding promotes events that create overnight stays in Wayne County The Wayne County Tourism Promotion Committee and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) invite nonprofit organizations and event planners to a free event at The Undercroft at The Settlers Inn in Hawley on January 28, 2026.