Press Releases
Laurel Highlands Celebrates Tourism Week
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LIGONIER, Pa. – In a week when America honors the powerful economic impact of the travel industry and Pennsylvania unveiled its new tourism brand, residents of the Laurel Highlands had many reasons to…
Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands Nominated for Best Summer Travel Destination Award
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LIGONIER, Pa. (April 15, 2024) – Summer is a special time in the Laurel Highlands, and a national publication is taking…
USA Today Readers Name Ohiopyle the Best Small Town in the Northeast
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OHIOPYLE, Pa. (April 10, 2024) – The tiny Laurel Highlands adventure town that is surrounded on all sides by Ohiopyle State…
GO Laurel Highlands, Partners Harness the Power of Connections
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LATROBE – Representatives of businesses and attractions from around the region filled the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent…
Readers Can Name Ohiopyle the Best Small Town in the Northeast
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OHIOPYLE, Pa. (March 6, 2024) – Ohiopyle has long been known as one of the best places for outdoor adventure in the Eastern…
Laurel Highlands Launches New Pour Tour to Quench Thirsts, Boost Economy
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After pumping an estimated $2 million into the local economy last year with its craft beverage passport program, GO Laurel…
Natural Beauty Steals the Spotlight in GO Laurel Highlands’ Destination Guide
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LIGONIER, Pa. (Jan. 11, 2024) – GO Laurel Highlands has announced the release of its 2024 Destination Guide, a free…
Online Voters Can Name the Youghiogheny Pennsylvania’s River of the Year
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The Youghiogheny River draws thousands of visitors to the Laurel Highlands each year, and now the waterway that is so popular…
45 Fayette County Tourism Organizations and Businesses Awarded More than $1 Million Total
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45 Somerset County Tourism Organizations and Businesses Awarded Record Total of More Than $607,000
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CHAMPION (Dec. 4, 2023) – Forty-five Somerset County tourism-related businesses and organizations were awarded a record total…
Story Ideas
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Tourism Statistics
Economic Impact of Pennsylvania's Travel and Tourism Industry report demonstrates the vital importance of the travel industry to…
Fast Facts
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