PA Sports announced that the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau has become the 14th member of the lead agency for sports tourism in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The Poconos is a premiere destination for outdoor recreation with many miles of trails, rivers and lakes as well as well-known sports camps. The region is home to Pocono Raceway and NASCAR’s “Tricky Triangle,” which sees massive crowds each summer for the races, as well as six ski resorts that offer all levels of terrain for boarders and skiers every winter. Convention spaces in the mountains have become popular for team sports and competitions with venues like Kalahari Resorts & Conventions providing great amenities for large groups.

“For generations, the Poconos has been a destination for families looking for adventure and four full seasons” said Chris Barrett, president/CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “We have seen everything from triathlons to the annual NASCAR race weekend at Pocono Raceway. Our winter downhill sports make for exciting competitive events as well as recreational thrills. We’re excited to be a part of PA Sports, which helps boost the industry across the commonwealth.”

“PA Sports is thrilled to welcome the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau as our newest member,” said Danielle Vincenti, chair of PA Sports and director of business development for the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority. “The Pocono Mountains region is already a well-known travel destination, and their wide range of sports venues and outdoor experiences will greatly enhance the impact of sports tourism across the commonwealth. We look forward to collaborating with our new partners to leverage their strengths and continue growing Pennsylvania’s vibrant sports tourism industry.”

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau joins Experience Butler County PA, Chester County Tourism, Discover Lehigh Valley, Erie Sports Commission, Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance, Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority, PHL Sports, Sport York, SportsPITTSBURGH, Valley Forge Sports, Events & Tourism Authority, Visit Delco, Visit Johnstown and VM Sports as members of PA Sports.

Learn more about PA Sports and its members at sportsinpa.com.