January 16, 2020 — “Open for It,” Maryland’s tourism ad campaign that debuted in spring 2019, helped to attract an additional 123,000 visitors to the state, with spending by those visitors topping $45 million, according to a report released today by Maryland Department of Commerce
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BALTIMORE (January 15, 2020) – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism has released the 2020 edition of Destination Maryland: The Official Guide to Maryland Travel.
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BALTIMORE, MD (November 21, 2019) – With the holidays approaching, the Maryland Office of Tourism will once again help eliminate some seasonal stress by renewing its “Home for the Holidays” program, a collection of specially-priced hotel packages available in
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BALTIMORE, MD (November 7, 2019) – The 2019 Maryland Tourism Awards were presented today at the 39th Annual Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit in Allegany County, Maryland.
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BALTIMORE, MD (November 6, 2019) – Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz today announced that visitors to Maryland spent more than $18 billion in calendar year 2018, up 2.1 percent from the previous year and 47 percent from 2009.
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BALTIMORE, MD (September 12, 2019) – Earlier this month, Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed September as International Underground Railroad Month in Maryland. The designation recognizes the state as “The Most Powerful Underground Railroad Storytelling Destination in the World.”
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BALTIMORE, MD (September 3, 2019) – Governor Larry Hogan today proclaimed September as International Underground Railroad Month, which recognizes Maryland as the most powerful destination for authentic Underground Railroad history.
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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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