Press Releases

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…