Four winners announced at annual Maryland Tourism and Travel Summit
BALTIMORE, MD (November 6, 2024) – The 2024 Maryland Tourism Awards were presented today at the 43rd Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Harford County, Maryland. The awards, given by the Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism Development and the Maryland Tourism Development Board, recognize excellence and major contributions in expanding the market of Maryland tourism products, maximizing opportunities to generate overnight stays, leveraging partnerships, and showcasing Maryland as an exciting, must-see tourism destination.
Month-long Celebration of Finding Faith, Family and Freedom in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD (August 22, 2024) — Governor Wes Moore today proclaimed September 2024 as the sixth annual International Underground Railroad Month in Maryland. The month acknowledges the significance of the Underground Railroad, and all those involved, for its contribution to the eradication of legal enslavement in the United States and as a cornerstone for the more comprehensive civil rights movement that followed.
Guide and Website Inspires Multi-Night Travel to Chesapeake Bay Region
Baltimore, MD (July 24, 2024) — The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism Development has released Maryland’s Great Chesapeake Bay Loop Getaway Guide, a 33-page inspirational travel guide. It includes features on quintessential Bay towns, history and maritime museums, Chesapeake Bay lighthouses and beaches, and Chesapeake Bay seafood among other family-friendly activities.
Learn More and Plan Your Journey in Maryland Now
BALTIMORE, MD (July 10, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism has published a new travel guide and web content for Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights and the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The content helps travelers discover the state’s many attractions, scenic byways, outdoor recreational opportunities, and more.