Pennsylvania turns to 'happiness' for new tourism motto
Posted March 08, 2016 6:00 am
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania is turning to the Declaration of Independence to inspire its new tourism motto.
State officials unveiled the slogan "Pennsylvania. Pursue Your Happiness" and a logo on Tuesday at a winery in Somerset County.
The state's already spent $250,000 on research and brand development, and plans to expend another $500,000 to implement it.
The slogan takes the place of "The State of Independence," the winner from among 22,000 submissions in a 2004 contest.
Before that, state tourism slogans were "Pennsylvania Memories Last a Lifetime," ''You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania," and "America Starts Here."
Officials say tourism in Pennsylvania is a $40 billion industry.
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Online: www.visitpa.com
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