CVVB News Releases

Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau will Provide Fall Tourism Grant Program

CARLISLE, PA (September 12, 2011) - The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that a second round of grants will be available for 2011. In the spring of 2011, the Tourism Grant

Free Cumberland County Maps Available

CARLISLE, PA (August 19, 2011) - The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) in partnership with the Cumberland County GIS Department has created a tourism-friendly map for Cumberland County.

Best of the Valley Voting has Begun

CARLISLE, PA (August 18, 2011) - Cumberland Valley businesses are encouraged to rally their customers to vote them 2012"Best of the Valley". The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) began

South Mountain Outdoors 2011 - Explore a Collection of Events Throughout the Entire Region

CARLISLE, PA (July 28, 2011) - The South Mountain Outdoors 2011 program this Labor Day weekend will provide a vast collection of events for the whole family and make it easy to explore the region known

Pine Grove Furnace State Park Gears Up For South Mountain Outdoors 2011

CARLISLE, PA (July 28, 2011) - The South Mountain Outdoors 2011 program will feature a Labor Day Weekend full of events that spread throughout the entire South Mountain Region of South Central

Found it. A Unique Treasure Hunt

CARLISLE, PA (June 22, 2011) - Seek out Valley treasures while exploring the South Mountain's natural beauty and communities by following the outdoor adventure trail to hidden vistas, tucked away historical sites and more.

Civil War Sesquicentennial & Agri-Tourism Grants Announced by Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau

CARLISLE, PA (May 23, 2011) - The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Tourism Grant Program.  In 2011, up to $50,000 of the Cumberland Valley's

Boiling Springs to be Designated as Appalachian Trail Community

Boiling Springs, PA (May 17, 2011) - On June 4, 2011 the village of Boiling Springs (and the greater South Middleton Township) will be officially dedicated as an Appalachian Trail Community^TM. The Appalachian

Show Your Cumberland Valley Colors with "Found It." Window Clings

CARLISLE, PA (April 14, 2011) - Cumberland Valley window clings featuring the new tagline "Found It." are now available for car windows and store fronts. The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) is offering these to anyone interested in sharing the new brand!

Statewide Wayfinding Program Approved

CARLISLE, PA (March 24, 2011) - The Pennsylvania Tourism Signing Trust has approved Statewide Wayfinding Signage for Cumberland County. This program will create a signing system for visitors to easily navigate their way to key attractions and businesses.

Ironmaster’s Mansion Now Accepting Reservations & Planning Grand Opening

CARLISLE, PA (March 1, 2011) - The historic Ironmaster's Mansion closed its doors on May 5, 2010 and with the help of the Central PA Conservancy (CPC) and over 4,800 hours of volunteer help is scheduled to have its grand opening one year later on May 6, 2011.

PA Tourism Day to Feature Artisans

HARRISBURG, PA (February 23, 2011) - On Tuesday, March 15 members of the state's second largest industry, tourism, will gather at the Capitol to celebrate PA Tourism Day.

Discover Cumberland Valley’s Historical & Picturesque Crossroads on the Civil War Road Bike Tours

CARLISLE, PA (February 10, 2011) - This spring visitors will be able to emerge themselves in history and the beautiful outdoors with one of the Civil War Road Bike Tours that will be rolling through Cumberland

Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau Hires Visitor Services Coordinator

CARLISLE, PA (February 3, 2011) - The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) continues to grow in 2011 and has added a new member to the staff. Stacey Cornman will be the new Visitor Services coordinator for the CVVB.

Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau Announces Brand Advisory Committee

CARLISLE, PA (December 14, 2010) - After unveiling a new brand for Cumberland Valley PA, the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) has assembled a Brand Advisory Committee (BAC) to assist with development and outreach of the new branding strategy.

Location Found for Cumberland Valley Visitors Center

CARLISLE, PA (December 13, 2010) - Soon visitors to the Cumberland Valley PA area will know exactly where to find things to do, maps of the area and a vast assortment of tools to help enjoy and explore the Valley.

Shippen Place Hotel's New Investors Take Advantage of Tourism Infrastructure Loan Fund

CARLISLE, PA (December 1st, 2010) - The Shippen Place Hotel and Black Horse Tavern were recently acquired with assistance from the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) and sister agency, Cumberland County Economic Development's (CCED), Tourism Infrastructure Loan Fund (TILF).

Visitor-Voted "Best of the Valley" Winners Announced

CARLISLE, PA (December 1, 2010) - The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) has been collecting votes throughout 2010 for the best spot to eat, shop and thing to see and do. Voters could text in their favorite or vote on the CVVB's Web site. The launch of this new campaign began in January 2010 and ran

Find What You're Searching for in Cumberland Valley PA

CARLISLE, PA (November 23, 2010) - Collectors of all kinds will find what they are looking for in the Cumberland Valley. The Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) recently announced at the CVVB Tourism Conference their strategic plan to brand the area as a destination along with a strap line and logo representing the county.

First Annual Tourism Conference to be Hosted by the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau

CARLISLE, PA (November 2, 2010) - A  2011 brand roll-out plan, changing tourism trends, "Best in the Valley" announcements and new ways to work with area businesses have led the Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau (CVVB) to host a first Annual Tourism Conference.