HARRISBURG, Pa. – New Pennsylvania tourism campaigns seek to attract a diverse mix of travelers while promoting the sites and people that make the commonwealth a diverse place.

The Pennsylvania Tourism Office’s new marketing campaigns are tailored to draw in tourists who are Black, Hispanic or belong to the LGBTQ+ community, according to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.

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Eric Scicchitano is the CNHI Pennsylvania statehouse reporter. Follow him on Twitter @ericshick11.