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NEW DATA: 2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship Generated $288.8 Million for Pennsylvania’s Economy

Nov. 03, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 31, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 NEW DATA: 2025 U.S. Open Golf Championship Generated $288.8 Million for Pennsylvania’s…

Pennsylvania Launches New Tourism Campaigns to Welcome Diverse Travelers

Oct. 20, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 20, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 Pennsylvania Launches New Tourism Campaigns to Welcome Diverse Travelers, Grow…

Pennsylvania Tourism Generated $84B and Supported More Than 500,000 Jobs in 2024

Sep. 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 Pennsylvania’s Tourism Industry Generated Nearly $84 Billion for the Economy and…

VISIT PA and the Philadelphia Eagles team up to inspire fans to explore Pennsylvania

Sep. 09, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov VISIT PA is Partnering with the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles to Inspire Fans to Explore…

2025 Little League World Series Brings 70,000 Visitors, Boosts PA Economy

Aug. 25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Justin Backover, dcedpress@pa.gov or 717-418-4014 2025 Little League Baseball World Series Attracted an Estimated 70,000 People to Williamsport and Generated Nearly $40…

Governor Shapiro Invests in Fuel Stop to Boost Tourism on Northcentral PA ATV Trail

Jul. 22, 2025

The Marketing to Attract Tourists grant will be used for new gas pump storage tanks, allowing the Galeton store to reopen its fuel pump — the only one available for miles. This grant helps ensure…

Governor Shapiro Welcomes Fans to Pocono Raceway for ‘The Great American Getaway 400'

Jun. 22, 2025

For the second year in a row, VISITPA partnered with Pocono Raceway for the annual NASCAR Cup Series race — an event that will inject up to $100 million into Pennsylvania’s economy. Governor Shapiro…

Sweeten This Summer’s Made-in-PA Getaways on Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail

May 29, 2025

Shapiro Administration Kicks Off 2025 Ice Cream Trail at Destiny Dairy Bar in Cumberland County, one of 51 sweet stops for a Great American Getaway Carlisle, PA – Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell…

ICYMI: Governor Josh Shapiro Highlights The Michelin Guide Coming to Philadelphia

May 13, 2025

Philadelphia restaurants and chefs will now be considered for the world-renowned dining guidebook and inspectors are already making reservations at local eateries for consideration in the upcoming…

Pennsylvania Invites Travelers to 'Get Away' This Spring and Summer

May 05, 2025

Visit PA’s New Campaign Encourages Rest, Reset, and Exploration of Pennsylvania’s Hidden Gems Governor Shapiro understands the importance of the tourism industry to Pennsylvania’s economy and…