Similar to the annual Peeps diorama contest held for New Year’s Peepfest each year, the authority has organized its first-ever Peeps Meet Diorama Contest in partnership with Joanne Dennison of The MeetGuide.
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Study offers Jim Thorpe officials ways to improve parking and keep tourists coming
Jim Thorpe can be a major tourism destination, especially in the fall, and that has led to parking problems that make it difficult for visitors, residents and businesses to get around the borough.
Read More »New signage to greet Pocono Mountains visitors
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has installed eight “Welcome to the Pocono Mountains” signs at strategic points along major roadways to welcome the roughly 30 million travelers to the region each year.
Read More »Certified Tourism Ambassador program aimed at boosting tourism economy
While it’s designed for workers on the frontlines of the region’s hospitality industry, a new program being developed by Discover Lehigh Valley can be for anyone who wants to be a part of helping to promote the Lehigh Valley as a destination, said Bree Nidds, vice president of sales for the tourism authority.
Read More »Tourism brings $1.2B to Lehigh Valley says authority
The Lehigh Valley had 16.5 million visitors in the fiscal year that ended June 30. At its annual meeting, Discover Lehigh Valley, the tourism authority for Lehigh and Northampton Counties, reported that those visits generated about $1.2 billion in visitor spending and overnight trips.
Read More »Bethlehem casino’s new owners celebrate rebranding
Wind Creek Hospitality celebrated the rebranding of its newest casino, Wind Creek Bethlehem.
Read More »$150M private residence club aims for Aspen-like experience in Poconos
Sérénité at Camelback Mountain in the Poconos will offer ski and mountain views for owners of mountainside residences modeled after western resorts in places such as Aspen, Colorado, and Deer Valley, Utah.
Read More »ArtsQuest CEO speculates on what drew record crowds to Musikfest 2019
Good weather, strong shows and a greater variety of free performances and food stands were all contributing factors to a record year for attendance at Musikfest this year.
Read More »Long-awaited food market moves forward in Quakertown
The Quakertown food market project has been in the works for a number of years and received funding from several different sources, including a $2 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant from the state.
Read More »Tourism agency names new leader
Visit Bucks County, a Bensalem-based tourism agency that also focuses on promoting the Quakertown and Upper Bucks area, named Paul Bencivengo as the new president and COO.
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