(POCONO MOUNTAINS, PENNA.) – The Pocono Mountains are preparing for a busy Labor Day travel weekend, as reports of minor tropical weather impact are released through the four-county region.
Most hotels, resort, attractions and golf courses reported little to no damage and expect to be fully operational by Wednesday, in time for holiday visitors to arrive in eastern Pennsylvania.
“We are in direct contact with our tourism partners in the region as power and phone service is restored in the region,” reports Carl Wilgus, CEO of the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau. “We want our visitors to know it is safe to visit, and to call their accommodations partners directly by Wednesday to confirm reservations.”
The following properties have issued reports, as of noon Monday:
Fully Operational; Reservations available for Labor Day Weekend:
• Camelbeach Mountain Water Park, Tannersville, Penna.
• CBK Mountain Adventures, Tannersville, Penna.
• Chateau Resort & Conference Center, Tannersville, Penna.
• Costas Family Fun Park, Hawley, Penna.
• East Shore Lodging, Hawley, Penna.
• French Manor Inn, South Sterling, Penna
• Hotel Fauchere, Milford, Penna.
• Ledges Hotel, Hawley, Penna.
• Settlers Inn, Hawley, Penna.
• Skytop Lodge, Skytop, Penna. – fully operational; using its alternate booking number for reservations and information: 541-322-5947
• Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, Penna.
• Lake Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tours, Hawley, Penna.
Limited Service, with Power Outages reported (Generator Power available)
• Bushkill Falls, Bushkill, Penna. – falls and visitor center are fully operational; some trails will be temporarily closed due to fallen debris
• Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Penna. – 70% operational, expect to be fully operational by weekend
• The Inn at Pocono Manor, Pocono Manor, Penna. – anticipated to reopen for the holiday weekend following power outage in the region
• Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee, Penna. – anticipated to reopen Tuesday following river cresting report today; fully operational by the weekend
• Woodloch Resort, Hawley, Penna. – anticipated to reopen by the holiday weekend
Reports are still arriving hourly; Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau partners are encouraged to post on Twitter or Facebook, or call 800-POCONOS to deliver updated messages on their properties, events and operations for the upcoming weekend. The Pocono Mountains also encourages its citizens and visitors to assist in the effort to post updated and accurate information to its social media sites, for the benefit of the community.
The destination will offer regular updates to travelers and their families through its online portals, including:
• Its website: http://www.800poconos.com
• Its Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/PoconoTourism
• Its Twitter feed: http://www.twitter.com/PoconoTourism
“We are working directly with emergency management officials in Pennsylvania to monitor possible flooding corridors and assess evacuation plans as needed,” said Wilgus. “Right now, the safety of our guests is our number-one concern.”
About the Pocono Mountains
The Pocono Mountains has long been known to avid travelers and mountain aficionados for its lush, relaxing family-friendly ambiance and romantic setting, as well as its fall foliage, winter skiing, spring-summer outdoor recreation options and natural beauty. Numerous lakes, parks and other environmental wonderlands are found throughout the four-county Pocono Mountains region.
Attributes of the golf-and-resort properties and destination include:
• Home to more than 35 golf courses with hundreds of holes for beginners and avid golfers alike; close proximity gives golfers chance to play 36 in a day
• Two NASCAR races held annually
• Hiking, biking, camping, spas, horseback riding, boating, fishing, hunting and many other activities
• Attractions, festivals and other special events
• Meeting and conference facilities
• Great food at a wide array of eating establishments and resort restaurants
• Bed & breakfasts, country inns and resorts
• Antique shops, outlet malls and other unique shopping venues
Contact:
Janeen Driscoll, Buffalo Communications
910.690.9711 jdriscoll@buffalocommunications.com
www.twitter.com/PoconoTourism
Gary Trask, Buffalo Communications
978.228.0314 gtrask@buffalocommunications.com
www.BuffaloCommunications.com
