Member | Partner News - September 2019
 
Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau

800-473-9370 |  www.visitANF.com
The State of the American Traveler
This report highlights research regarding how people of different demographics are traveling.

Interesting to note: Gen X travelers are far more likely to visit National Parks, state and regional parks - 55.4%.




Join the PA Route 6 Team
The Board of the PA Route 6 Alliance is currently looking to fill three open positions:

  • Executive Director - Full Time
  • Artisan Trail Coordinator - Part Time
  • Façade Program Coordinator - Part Time

Full descriptions and requirements can be found on the website at www.paroute6/Join-our-team .

Resumes and letter of interest are due by Friday, Sept 13, 2019. Please send resumes to info@paroute6.com and indicate the position in the subject line.


Virtual Agritourism Training
For wineries, craft beverage makers, ag-related destinations, innkeepers or those looking to develop or expand their business, virtual agritourism training seminars are available.

For Members of the ANFVB, you can receive $50 off a full pass at checkout by using the discount code - VISITANF50.



2019 Greenways & Trail Summit
This three-day statewide summit to be held September 22-24 in Shippensburg, PA, provides exceptional training and networking opportunities for those engaged in all aspects of greenway and trail work, including planning and economic professionals; trail and conservation staff, board members, and volunteers; park professionals; local, county, and state government officials; consultants and builders; and trail enthusiasts.

B & B’s and Airbnb’s - What is the Difference?
An excellent article educating journalists and the public on what are the differences between an Airbnb and a B & B. As more and more Airbnb’s join the mix of lodging, it is important for everyone to know the difference to address questions regarding this issue. Read More
Working for You
Press
  • TribLive - Aug. 31, 2019 - Hiking through the sky, below it at Kinzua Bridge State Park - Bob Frye - Everybody Adventures

  • Travel Interstate I-86 & Rt. 17 - Allegheny National Forest, McKean County, PA

  • Summer Local - Explore PA - Cruise into Fall on these Scenic Byways  
          
Advertising
  • TripAdvisor - Aug 1 - Aug 31 - 188,903 impressions. Primary Clicks - 2,936 - CTR 1.55% (average is .08)

  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 2019 Fall/Winter Travel Vacation Services - Circulation - 310,300

  • Where & When-Fall Edition - circulation 300,000 +online

  • Group Tour Media -Sept - circulation 33,000 +online

  • Pinpoint Magazine - Sept - Quarterly Magazine - circulation 5,000 +online

  • RoadRunner Magazine - Aug - circulation 83,641 +online (Canadian distribution)

  • Backroads Magazine - Sept - circulation - 50,000 +online

  • Summer Local - Sept - circulation 10,000 +online

  • NY Outdoor News - circulation - 37,000 - Aug 9, Aug 23

  • OH, Outdoor News - circulation 22,000 - Aug 2, Aug 16, Aug 30

  • PA Outdoor News - circulation 39,000 - Aug 2, Aug 16, Aug 30

      
Tracking - Social Media - August
Facebook - Reach 208,890 Engagements: 36,832 Friends: 79,022

Website - Total visits for Aug. 11,935   Page views - 28,053

  • Top countries July: US, Canada, UK, India, Germany, Netherlands, China, Italy, Japan

  • Top Referrers: visitpa.com, m.facebook.com, facebook.com, duckduckto.com, l.facebook.com, searchinfinity.com, ecosia.org, digitalmilespartnership.com.

  • Cities: Pittsburgh, New York, Erie, Buffalo, Philly, Toronto, Washington, St. Marys

  • Most Popular Pages - KBSP, Kinzua Sky Walk, lodging, camps-campgrounds, attractions, alleghenyreservoir, hiking, ANF, downloadmaps/guides, alleganystatepark-NY

Marketing Hint: Make Your Business Photos Look Pretty
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We're Here to Help You!
The Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau, the official Destination Marketing Organization for McKean County, Pennsylvania, works with our member/partners to market and promote our area as a tourism destination, thereby generating new income into the region.  Check our Press Releases  


Sincerely,
Linda Devlin, Executive Director 
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