promoting and marketing this Commonwealth as a whole to
leisure and business travelers from other states and
countries.
(4) A dedicated source of revenue for Statewide tourism
marketing and promotion will enable the Commonwealth to
promote economic development through tourism.
Section 3. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Destination marketing organization." A nonprofit
corporation, organization, association or agency that is engaged
in tourism promotion or marketing on a regional or Statewide
basis to attract leisure or business travelers to this
Commonwealth.
"Fund." The Statewide Tourism Marketing Trust Fund
established under section 4.
"Official tourism promotion and marketing agency of the
Commonwealth." The nonprofit corporation, organization,
association, State agency, bureau or office established by law
or designated by the Department of Community and Economic
Development as the official tourism promotion and marketing
agency of the Commonwealth.
"Partnership." The Pennsylvania Travel and Tourism
Partnership established under the act of December 9, 2002
(P.L.1491, No.189), known as the Travel and Tourism Act.
"Statewide tourism marketing and promotion." Marketing and
promotion activities of the official tourism promotion and
marketing agency of the Commonwealth that are designed to
attract leisure and business travelers to Pennsylvania.
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