BALTIMORE, MD (May 6, 2019) – As many cities and towns across the nation gear up for the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, Maryland’s own “Summer of Music” returns in 2019 with a range of traditional favorites to brand new festivals ready to hit some high notes. This tourism initiative aims to highlight Maryland’s diverse music scene over the summer months.
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BALTIMORE, MD (May 2, 2019) – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism will celebrate the 36th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) with a series of outreach initiatives.
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BALTIMORE, MD (November 16, 2018) - Contestants felt the pinch from the judges known as the “Big Crabs” during the ultimate pitch competition, “Crab Tank on the Choptank.” “Crab Tank,” loosely based on the hit television show, “Shark Tank,” featured contestants presenting their tourism marketing campaign ideas to the crabs in the tank.
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BALTIMORE, MD (November 14, 2018) – The Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD) – a division of the Maryland Department of Commerce – and the Maryland Tourism Development Board (MTDB) presented the 2018 Maryland Tourism Awards at the 38th Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Cambridge, Maryland.
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BALTIMORE, MD (June 6, 2018) – Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Commerce are pleased to welcome the IRONMAN race organization back to the state for three events in 2018.
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BALTIMORE, MD (May 7, 2018) – In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new tourism initiative aimed at highlighting Maryland’s diverse music scene over the summer months.
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BALTIMORE, MD (March 1, 2018) – Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation and offered an official toast at Red Red Wine Bar in Annapolis to kickoff Maryland Wine Month. Wineries across Maryland are joining together to host special events, offer unique culinary pairings, and participate in the Wine Month Challenge.
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BALTIMORE, MD (February 1, 2018) –Governor Larry Hogan today issued a proclamation and offered an official toast in celebration of Maryland Craft Beer Lovers Month. The kickoff, which was held at Federal House in Annapolis, MD, is the first of several across Maryland that will host special brew-themed events, launch new beers, and offer unique culinary pairings.
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BALTIMORE (January 2, 2018) – The Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD) has released the 2018 edition of Destination Maryland: The Official Guide to Maryland State Travel.
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced a new initiative focused on promoting Maryland’s outstanding seafood to domestic and international travelers.
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