BALTIMORE, MD (April 27, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism Development has released the results of a study on the Chesapeake Bay as a major factor in visitor travel. The study was done to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role the Chesapeake Bay plays in vacation planning by identifying familiarity with the Chesapeake Bay and related attractions, such as heritage tours, beaches, waterfront towns, unique scenic drives, wildlife programs, and[...]
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What’s New, What’s Next & What May Come in Maryland 2025 & Beyond JANUARY 21, 2025 | Subject to Change SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARIES/ EVENTS 2025 Maryland Scenic Byways program 25th Anniversary – 2025 Maryland will be commemorating and celebrating our 18 scenic byways (6 of which are also National Scenic Byways). 60th Anniversary of Assateague Island National Seashore (Berlin) Programming TBD Army-Navy Football Game – The annual Army-Navy Football game will be played at M&T Bank[...]
ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 29, 2020) – Today Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed October as Maryland Horse Month, recognizing the abundant historic, recreational, therapeutic, and economic contributions made by the state’s horse industry. Additionally, 2020 will be the first year that all of Maryland’s premiere equestrian sporting events, including the Preakness Stakes, are held in the same month due to scheduling changes in response to COVID-19. “Maryland has historically led the nation in creating and growing innovative[...]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that, according to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce, the state’s tourism industry is continuing a strong recovery, recapturing nearly 90% of pre-pandemic visitor spending. In addition, the state reported increases over pre-pandemic levels in the key sectors of lodging and restaurants. The state continues to experience a strong economic recovery as a whole, including an unemployment rate below pre-pandemic levels. “This report is[...]