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What is a CVB? Convention and Visitors Bureaus operate as Tourism Promotion Agencies (TPAs): independent, non-profit organizations that work in support of an area's visitor industry. The goal of a CVB is to generate revenues through tourism from meetings, conventions, special events, attractions, and leisure travel. A CVB encourages the public to recognize their community as a tourism destination and reap the economic benefits tourism provides. [back to top] What is the Johnstown CVB? The CVB is the official tourism promotion agency of Cambria County. Independent of the Chamber of Commerce, the CVB focuses its efforts on creating revenue and jobs in Cambria County by generating convention and leisure travel business through advertising, marketing, public relations and education. [back to top] How does tourism impact my community? In Cambria County annual tourism-related expenditures total nearly $150 million! Tourism provides a $28.99 million payroll, 1,790 travel and tourism related employees, $5.29 million generated in state tax receipts, and $2.26 million generated in local tax receipts. Tourism has the greatest impact on our local residents by implementing a better quality of life through permanent leisure establishments and entertainment opportunities. [back to top] What are some of the programs the Johnstown CVB is affiliated with? The GJ/CC CVB promotes and co-sponsors several events including the:
Why should the Johnstown CVB be my organization of choice? Maximum exposure for a minimum investment! Check out our fabulous benefits!
How does tourism affect my lifestyle? Tourism means business for everyone: visitors eat in our restaurants, shop in our stores, stay in our lodging properties, visit our banks and create opportunities for all businesses to promote their services. "The Johnstown CVB continues to make progress in enhancing the quality of life in our region. As a result of their initiatives, our organization and employees have an opportunity to share in the programs, services and benefits of numerous projects underway." (Dr. Donato B. Zucco Senior VP & Chief Administrative Officer, Crown American Properties, L.P.) [back to top] Back to About The CVB |
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