To encourage cooperative development of the hospitality industry.

To act as the intermediary agency on behalf of its members with the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), and other governmental agencies as well as the legislature to achieve the maximum benefits possible from the Tourism Promotion Law of 1961, P.L.222 and other relevant laws.

To achieve the full potential of the hospitality market for Pennsylvania and each of its counties

History
The PACVB was founded in 1972. It is the not-for-profit organization for the officially designated tourist promotion agencies (TPAs) within Pennsylvania. These TPAs qualify for participation under the Tourism Promotion Law of 1961; P.L.111.


Organizational Structure
The PACVB is a 501c(6) non-profit trade association (exempt from federal income taxes); articles of incorporation filed with PA Department of State.


Governance
A 13-member Board of Directors elected annually by the membership governs the PACVB. The association's committee structure consists of eight standing committees.


Membership
There are currently a total of 49 TPAs officially recognized by DCED. All participate in the TPA Matching Fund Grant Program. All TPAs are not-for-profit with a membership base, primarily composed of private-sector tourism or tourism-related businesses. Some TPAs are formally designated as regional, i.e. two or more counties that have consolidated resources as a single TPA in order to promote their respective area.


Membership Services
The PACVB provides educational, marketing and communications services, plus governmental affairs representation to its membership. The association has an active governmental affairs program, which includes a full-time registered lobbyist who advances the mission of the association to the legislative and executive branches of state government as well as local county elected officials. Other important programs include Spring and Fall Conferences; the Destination Pennsylvania brochure distribution program, several group marketing programs, as well as, consumer shows in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Tourism Office, Tourism Day, and the annual Legislative Dinner.