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Explore Altoona seeks Tyrone’s support after county decertification
Summary
Mark Ickes of Explore Altoona asked Tyrone Borough Council to support the tourism organization after Blair County commissioners decertified Explore Altoona and proposed redirecting county funds to recreational trails; he cited a 37% increase in travel spending and $371 million in 2022 tied to Explore Altoona’s marketing.
Mark Ickes, Executive Director of Explore Altoona, updated Council on the Blair County commissioners’ decision to decertify Explore Altoona and to consider shifting county tourism funds to recreational‑trail projects. Ickes asked Tyrone Borough for support if the county decision comes to a vote and cited data he attributed to Explore Altoona showing a 37% increase in travel spending and $371 million in 2022 associated with the organization’s marketing efforts.
Council did not record a formal endorsement or motion in the minutes; the entry records an appeal for support and provides the organization’s economic figures. No county action or timeline was specified in the borough minutes.
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