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Main Street Hanover Executive Director Moriah Tyler and Organization Honored with Explore York\u2019s 2025 Spirit of Tourism Hospitality Award<\/strong><\/p>\n Hanover, PA<\/strong> \u2014 Main Street Hanover is proud to announce that <\/span>Moriah Tyler, Executive Director<\/strong>, and <\/span>Main Street Hanover<\/strong> have been awarded <\/span>Explore York\u2019s 2025 Spirit of Tourism Hospitality Award<\/strong>, recognizing outstanding leadership, collaboration, and commitment to strengthening tourism and visitor experiences in York County.<\/span><\/p>\n This award highlights the impact of Main Street Hanover\u2019s work to elevate downtown as a destination\u2014through business support, creative placemaking, event-driven foot traffic, and strategic partnerships that amplify Hanover\u2019s unique character.<\/p>\n \u201cThis recognition means so much\u2014not just for our team, but for every small business owner, volunteer, partner, and community member who makes downtown Hanover special,\u201d said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover<\/strong>. \u201cOur goal is to be a welcoming, easy-to-use resource for locals and visitors alike\u2014a friendly hub that helps people explore downtown, discover new favorites, and feel connected to this community.\u201d<\/p>\n In 2025, Main Street Hanover and Explore York collaborated on several high-impact initiatives designed to strengthen visitor engagement and increase visibility for downtown businesses, including:<\/p>\n Complimentary Marketing Tools for Downtown Businesses<\/strong> Professionally designed printed downtown maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \u201cExplore Downtown Hanover<\/strong>\u201d brochures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n A new passport program<\/strong> encouraging residents and visitors to explore a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Festive event flags<\/strong> for businesses to display during major downtown celebrations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Explore York Marketing Grant Awarded for Downtown Video Campaign<\/strong> \u201cWorking with Explore York has been phenomenal,\u201d Tyler added. \u201cTheir support, branding expertise, and dedication to visibility have helped us share Hanover\u2019s story in a bigger, more exciting way\u2014while keeping our local businesses at the center of it all.\u201d<\/p>\n Main Street Hanover continues to serve as a connector\u2014bringing together local businesses, residents, visitors, and tourism partners to support a thriving downtown economy. The organization\u2019s mission-driven work focuses on creating an inviting district where people can shop, dine, gather, and explore year-round.<\/p>\n The Spirit of Tourism Hospitality Award recognizes not only Main Street Hanover\u2019s accomplishments in 2025, but also its ongoing commitment to collaboration, creative marketing, and community-driven tourism.<\/p>\n For more information about Main Street Hanover programs, events, and business resources, visit:<\/strong> About Explore York<\/strong><\/p>\n Explore York\u2019s mission is to maximize tourism expenditures and their economic impact in York County, PA, through comprehensive tourism sales and marketing programs. Explore York\u2019s vision is for a York County where tourism is recognized for the value of its economic impact and its role in raising the profile of York County as a sought-after destination. For more information on Explore York, and the destination, call 1-888-858-9675 or visit YorkPA.org.<\/span><\/p>\n About Main Street Hanover<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The mission of Main Street Hanover is to expand the economic capacity of downtown Hanover, thus improving the business environment, enhancing the quality of place, and increasing community synergy.<\/p>\n Contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Moriah Tyler, Executive Director at Main Street Hanover<\/span> Main Street Hanover is a 501c3 non-profit & proceeds\u00a0benefit the revitalization of Downtown Hanover<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mainstreethanover.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PXL_20260216_1810427292.jpg” title_text=”PXL_20260216_181042729~2″ force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||” custom_padding=”15px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_sidebar orientation=”right” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_code admin_label=”Instagram Feed” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\n2025 Highlights in Partnership with Explore York<\/h3>\n
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Main Street Hanover and Explore York launched a suite of free promotional materials for businesses in the Main Street district, including:<\/p>\n\n
Main Street Hanover was awarded an Explore York Marketing Grant<\/strong> to produce a modern, high-energy video reel campaign showcasing downtown Hanover\u2019s small businesses, culture, and charm. Produced in partnership with Fuhrman Creative<\/strong>, the campaign features short-form video content designed to promote tourism, inspire weekend getaways, and tell the story of Hanover through its people and places.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nStrengthening Downtown Hanover as a Destination<\/h3>\n
MainStreetHanover.org or call our office at 717-637-6130 Ext. 101.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Email: Mainstreethanover@gmail.com<\/span>
Phone: (717) 637-6130 Ext. 101<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n