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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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New Pocono Mountains Travel Guide
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2026-2027 guide is free resource for planning trips to Poconos The Pocono Mountains Travel Guide is back again, updated for visitors including a pullout map, trip ideas, and itineraries.
PMVB Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients
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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.
Tourism Takes Care of Local Neighborhoods
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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…
Golf Courses Build off Big Season in Poconos
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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.
Hotel Tax Disbursement Program Awards Carbon Nonprofits
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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.
Tourism Dollars Help Promote Wayne Events/Nonprofits
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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.
Pick Up the Poconos Returns for Spring 2026
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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.
PMVB Scholarship Program Back for 2026
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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.