Great American Getaway 400 Returns to Pocono Raceway, Boosting the Commonwealth’s Tourism Economy

Feb. 27, 2025

The VISITPA.COM-sponsored NASCAR Cup Series race will be televised on Amazon, reaching millions worldwide, and is coming back to “The Tricky Triangle” on Sunday, June 22, as part of a NASCAR…

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Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

Feb. 02, 2025

Governor Josh Shapiro visited Gobbler’s Knob for the third year in a row for Phil’s prognostication. Since day one, Governor Shapiro has invested in the Commonwealth’s $76 billion tourism industry to…

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MEDIA ADVISORY: FEBRUARY 2 – PENNSYLVANIA TO HOST GROUNDHOG DAY 2025

Jan. 27, 2025

Punxsutawney, PA – All eyes will be on Pennsylvania February 2, 2025, to learn if we’ll have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phill will…

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Pennsylvania Invites Beginner Skiers to Experience the “Best Winter Ever” with Bunny Hill Weekends

Jan. 14, 2025

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Tourism Anne Ryan announced the launch of “Bunny Hill Weekends” to encourage beginner skiers and…

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Shapiro Administration Accepting Funding Applications to Help Organizations Attract Visitors and Promote Overnight Tourism Stays in Pennsylvania

Dec. 09, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 6, 2024 The Marketing to Attract Tourists program will invest $6 million to entice more people to experience Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway. Governor…

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Shapiro Administration Invests $5 Million to Support Major Sporting Events in Pennsylvania, Boost Tourism Industry

Dec. 02, 2024

Governor Shapiro’s Administration is investing in the Commonwealth’s $76 billion tourism industry to support good-paying jobs, boost the economy, and attract more visitors to Pennsylvania. Harrisburg…

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The “It’s Fall-ier in PA Swagon” is On the Road to Promote Pennsylvania as The Great American Getaway

Oct. 11, 2024

The mobile experiential tour is traveling through the Commonwealth, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. over the next four weeks to inspire fall travel to Pennsylvania. Priceline…

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Governor Shapiro Encourages Travelers to Visit Pennsylvania’s State Parks and Experience Peak Fall Foliage, Unveils New Color-Correcting Viewfinders at Black Moshannon State Park

Oct. 09, 2024

The color-correcting lenses will soon be available at 10 state parks across the Commonwealth, making PA’s scenic fall landscapes more accessible for all visitors. Pennsylvania has a longer and more…

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“It’s Fall-ier”: Pennsylvania Launches Fall Travel Campaign as the Shapiro Administration Continues to Promote the Commonwealth as The Great American Getaway

Sep. 23, 2024

Pennsylvania Proves “It’s Fall-ier” with New Campaign Aimed at Leaf Peepers, Ghost Hunters, and Autumn Roadtrippers. Campaign will highlight Pennsylvania’s unparalleled position as The Great American…

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Shapiro Administration Celebrates Bipartisan State Budget Win for Pennsylvania Tourism, Visits Presque Isle State Park in Erie County

Aug. 20, 2024

DCED Secretary Rick Siger visited Pennsylvania’s Erie County beaches and met with owners of small businesses that depend on tourism to help fuel local and regional growth. Governor Josh Shapiro’s…

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