Press Releases
Nearly $550,000 Awarded to 47 Westmoreland County Tourism Organizations and Businesses
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GREENSBURG (Dec. 9, 2024) – Forty-seven Westmoreland County tourism-related businesses and organizations were awarded a combined total of $ 548,248 during a presentation Monday at The Palace Theatre.
GO Laurel Highlands Recognizes Winners of 20th Annual Photo Contest
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LIGONIER (Nov. 19, 2024) – Carol Saylor’s image was planned ahead of time to capture a historic moment. Holly Harris’ photograph was a spontaneous shot taken from one of the region’s most iconic…
GO Laurel Highlands Welcomes Craft Beverage Lovers to Bonfires, Barrels and Boos Event
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Second annual event to be held Sunday, Oct. 27 at Yinzer Valley Farms GO Laurel Highlands is bringing 20 craft beverage makers from its popular Pour Tour program to one location for the Bonfires…
GO Laurel Highlands Announces Award Winners, Scholarship Recipients at Annual Dinner
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GREENSBURG (Sept. 26, 2024) – One of the region’s newest tourist attractions was honored alongside one of the oldest on Wednesday night, as GO Laurel Highlands celebrated the travel and tourism…
GO Laurel Highlands Partners with ATC to Promote Autism-Family Travel
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Ligonier, PA – GO Laurel Highlands (GOLH) and the Autism Travel Club (ATC) are thrilled to announce their new partnership to promote autism-friendly travel in the Laurel Highlands region. This new…
Laurel Highlands Named Readers’ Choice Award Winner as Best Destination for Fall Foliage
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LIGONIER, Pa. (Sept. 18, 2024) – Fall is a season to celebrate in the Laurel Highlands, as the region and one of its signature festivals were named USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award winners on…
Readers Can Name Laurel Highlands Best Destination for Fall Foliage
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LIGONIER, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2024) – A year after one of the region’s state parks was recognized as the best fall foliage destination in the United States, the entire Laurel Highlands region has a chance…
Here's What's Happening at Laurel Hill State Park
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A look at what's on the calendar in August and September at the Laurel Hill State Park complex, from the popular Laurel Hill Bluegrass Festival to owl prowls, star parties and wildflower walks. The…
Johnstown Flood National Memorial to Hold Path of the Flood Van Tour
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Travel the path of the Johnstown Flood with a park ranger on a van tour. This free, four-hour tour is on Saturday, July 20 at 1:00 p.m. and leaves from the Visitor Center at the Johnstown Flood…
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…
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…
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