AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJim Thorpe Access: Route 209 is expected to remain closed for six to eight weeks after a rockslide, disrupting a key route to the area. The Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway has shifted daily trips to its Nesquehoning station. Sports Tourism: Erie’s Veterans Day Showcase brings more than 450 youth hockey players from three states this weekend, with organizers expecting hotel stays and business for the region. Holiday Travel: Pennsylvania airports saw a 1.4% increase in holiday-season travelers, while Amtrak is urging Thanksgiving passengers to book early amid high demand. A developing nor’easter could also bring rain, wind and snow that complicate travel in parts of the Northeast. Tourism Workforce: Lackawanna College and Lehigh Carbon Community College are launching hospitality training to prepare workers for the region’s tourism industry. Visitor Welcome: Clearfield County’s new welcome center is off to a strong start.
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