Commissioners proclaim Tourism Appreciation Day in Centre County

By Jessi Blanarik (StateCollege.com) August 15, 2024 — The Centre County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Wednesday, Aug. 14, as Tourism Appreciation Day in Centre County.

The Tourism Appreciation Day date was selected on the eighth month of the year and 14th day of the month to reflect the county’s area code, 814.

The proclamation comes on the heels of the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau’s release of the results of the 2023 Centre County visitor volume study, which revealed the economic impact of tourism within Centre County.

“The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau is taking steps to ensure that one day each year is dedicated to appreciating the economic value of tourism and ensuring that visitation continues to be a positive, mutually beneficial experience for residents and visitors,” said a statement from HVAB.