Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
9:00 a.m.
Hearing Room #1 NOB
Tourism Industry in PA
Hearing Objective: To receive testimony on the importance of Pennsylvania’s tourism industry and its economic impact on the economy, as well as to receive input on tourism funding.
9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks and Introduction
Panel One
9:15 a.m.
PA Department of Community & Economic Development, DCED, Carrie Lepore, Deputy Secretary of Marketing and Tourism and Film
9:30 a.m.
Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PLRA), John Longstreet, President & CEO
Panel Two
9:45 a.m.
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, Chris Barrett, President & CEO
10:00 a.m.
Kalahari Resorts, Don Pleau, General Manager
Panel Three
10:15 a.m.
Visit Philadelphia,Jim Werner, VP. of Hotel Industry Relations & Tourism Development, and Paula Butler, EVP / VP of Communications.
10:30 a.m.
Visit Hershey/Harrisburg, Mary Smith, President & CEO
10:45 a.m.
Final Questions & Answers/Closing Remarks
11:00 a.m.
Hearing Adjournment