Destination: Pocono Mountains, PA


The Pocono Mountains Region is a four- season destination that offers easy access from major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC, and it is home to approximately 80 percent of all the resorts within the state of Pennsylvania.


Each of these resorts boasts desirable all- inclusive packages that help to make meeting planning both easy and afford- able. In addition, things like free parking and Wi-Fi add up for bottom-line savings.


“We are all very excited, too, about the


new interactive map that just went live on our website a couple of weeks ago,” notes David M. Jackson, CMP,


vice president


of sales for the Pocono Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau. He adds that this new map even offers an option for groups to check on real time “driving times” from one point to another in the area.


Jackson says that today’s planner want to create memorable and lasting experi- ences while also staying within budget. “One way to highlight value in planning is to show cost savings. We assist the planner in creating a package that achieves their meeting goals while show- ing their value in reducing the costs to the client.”


He adds, “We love to assist in finding the right venue through site selection. The PMVB (Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau) will cover the cost of the plan- ner’s overnight stay and meals with the show of a current RFP. Secondly, we will assist in finding local speakers who don’t have to travel long distances to partici- pate in the meeting. Farm-to- table options are always available to help min- imize food costs.”


Another way the PMVB assists a planner on a strict budget is to recommend dates and venues during shoulder periods (times when costs are at their seasonal lowest).


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An appealing choice for planners in search of affordable sites for meetings and events, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia-Valley Forge in King of Prussia offers a range of options within its 24,000-square feet of function space. It also boasts modern decor and excel- lent amenities, such as an outdoor swimming pool, patio, fully equipped fitness center, business center, and its sig- nature restaurant - Three01.


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