Pennsylvania Tourism Officials Look Back on a Busy Summer of Travel and Events

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On The Spark, we’ll follow up with Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Tourism Anne Ryan about the state’s busy summer season. After speaking with Ryan earlier in the summer about preparations for the influx of visitors and major events, this conversation will take a look back at how everything went, what the summer meant for Pennsylvania’s tourism industry, and the impact the season had on communities and businesses across the state.

Listen to the full conversation on The Spark podcast.