History of CVB of Blair County

     Travel & Tourism is currently the second largest industry in Blair County and the Southern Allegheny Mountains/Central Pennsylvania Region. The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair County is very proud to be the official organization designated by the County of Blair and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to represent this vital and growing industry.
     The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair County is a non-profit corporation comprised of more than 400 members representing the breadth of amenities, attractions, products and services that exist in our region. Among our members there are several lodging, attractions, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds, churches, convention & meeting facilities, dining venues,  recreation & sports, shopping, special events, transportation/travel agencies and more,  eager to offer assistance and special products and services that will ultimately enhance the visitors experience while visitiing Altoona/Blair County.
     The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair County is a leader in the field of Tourist Promotion Agencies and enjoys a strong partnership with area economic development agencies, such as Altoona Blair County Development Corporation and the Blair County Chamber of Commerce. Like any association, the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair County exists because of the investment of our members and their participation in Convention & Visitors Bureau programs. The Travel & Tourism Industry in Blair County represents thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue. The continued success of the industry and further economic development is dependent upon the cooperative efforts of our entire membership.
     Visitors are coming to Blair County and The Alleghenies for leisure, business, special events and as part of motorcoach, convention & meeting and trade show groups. These major markets are important to our members and the region. The membership of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair County sets the goals and the direction of this organization to further the development and the impact of the Travel and Tourism Industry in Blair County and The Alleghenies region.
     Regional promotion and cooperation are encouraged and supported by the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair County to provide our membership additional exposure on regional, state, national and international levels. While the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair County and our members are working aggressively to attract visitors and groups to the Heart of the Southern Allegheny Mountains, we are always focused on ways to further promote our members to one another through qualified regional marketing promotions.

Mission Statement

     To market Greater Blair County as a premier visitor destination offering a positive experience and fostering economic development.

Code of Ethics

     As members of the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Blair County, we recognize the responsibility to the visitor and to fellow members to operate this business in a manner which reflects the highest standards of ethical conduct. In accepting this responsibility, we subscribe to these standards of conduct: Honest Advertising, Ethical Selling Practices, Courteous And Efficient  Services, Equal Treatment, Appropriate Attention To Customer Comments, Clean And Safe  Facilities, Commitment To Our Community’s Quality Of Living & Economic Development and Aspiration To Treat All Customers As We Would Like To Be Treated If We Were Buying And They Were Selling.