News Releases
The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions with 2,400 square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts.
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PMVB Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
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Program aims to inspire future tourism and hospitality leaders The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s PMVB scholarship funding, awarded on an annual basis to high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in tourism and hospitality, as well as related fields.
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From parks to playgrounds, 25 regional projects receiving financial boost The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 PMVB Community Impact Grant, a program created to enhance the quality of life in communities across the region.
Veteran Sales Manager Joins Poconos Team
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Sarah Farrell appointed Regional Sales Manager The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce Sarah Farrell has been named Regional Sales Manager. In this role, Farrell will focus on building strategic relationships with meeting planners, corporate clients, and group travel organizers across key markets including Philadelphia, New York, and New Jersey.
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Nearly 50K bags of trash collected through overall litter efforts Roads, trails, and parks throughout the Pocono Mountains are significantly cleaner following the Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup held Saturday, April 26, in honor of Earth Day. And throughout the month, even more groups of volunteers are scheduled to hold cleanups!
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Returns With More Action for June's NASCAR Xfinity Series Race
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• PMVB serving once again as the entitlement sponsor for the Explore the Pocono Mountains 250 on Saturday, June 21.
Golf Courses Build off Big Season in Poconos
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Popularity continues to drive golfers to region courses this year Building off a recent surge of successful seasons, golf courses throughout the Pocono Mountains are ready to welcome players to tee off at historic, challenging and dynamic courses throughout the four counties of the Poconos.
Pocono Mountains Restaurant Week Returns
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Special menus & deals April 6-11, 2025 Serving up special offers and menus, nearly 30 restaurants across the Poconos are taking part in Taste of the Poconos Restaurant Week from April 6-11, 2025.
Tourism Dollars Help Promote Wayne Events/Nonprofits
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Hotel tax dollars to support marketing efforts for 2025 events, overnight stays Wayne County Commissioners, Wayne County Hotel Tax Board, and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) are proud to announce roughly $150,000 in funding for events and nonprofit organizations for the coming year thanks to the Tourism Project Disbursement Allocation Program.
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Pennsylvania tourism sponsors NASCAR race at Tricky Triangle in 2025 The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to share NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway will once again highlight the strength of the tourism industry in the Poconos and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Pick Up the Poconos Returns for Spring 2025
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Volunteer registration open for April 26th region-wide litter cleanup Celebrate Earth Day by spending time caring for the environment. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is once again seeking volunteers for its region-wide litter pick-up day happening on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine).