An online presentation to industry stakeholders held on June 28, 2024. 

LISTEN TO THE FULL RECORDING OF THE VIRTUAL VISIT
(60 min presentation and 30 min Q&A)
VIEW THE VIRTUAL VISIT POWERPOINT SLIDES (pdf) 
READ THE VIRTUAL VISIT Q&A SUMMARY 

• Hear about who we are, what and how we do what we do to entice travelers to visit Maryland 
• Listen to highlights of our seasonal and themed advertising and social media campaigns along with our key and emerging initiatives (2024-2027). 
• Learn about tools to promote your destination/attraction/business and ways to promote your events, package and initiatives.

NEED MORE INFO? 
Contact Lisa Hansen Terhune at (410) 699-3711. 

The Maryland Office of Tourism’s promotional campaigns run with interactive advertisements, broadcast and social media to drive multi-night leisure hotel stays and expand awareness of Maryland as a compelling destination with many things to do each season.

• “You’re Welcome” Fall Campaign runs September - October 2024 
• “Welcome Home for the Holidays” Campaign runs November - December 2024 with a heavy emphasis on overnight stays during the holidays. The "You're Welcome" campaign continues again January - February 2025
• WorldPride 2025 - promotions and interest begin early 2025 for WorldPride in Washington D.C. from May 23 to June 8, 2025. Maryland tourism industry businesses are encourages to create incentives, deals, and multi-night packages.

Tourism-related businesses are invited to offer packages, deals, discounts, incentives and specials. Download flyer here. 

To upload your deals, log in to our SELF-ENTRY PORTAL. 

The Maryland Office of Tourism, National Park Service Chesapeake Gateways, Maryland State Parks, and tourism industry partners presented two General Marketing Update events on April 9 and 10  focused on Tourism’s 2024 Great Chesapeake Bay Loop marketing strategies.

OTD’s website attracts almost three million visitors annually. To ensure your business, event and/or deal is accessible to these travel decision-makers, claim or update your listings through the website’s self- entry portal. Please check your listing often to ensure that it capitalizes on thematic promotions and other OTD marketing activities.

SIGN IN DIRECTLY HERE to Submit / Edit Your listings Now

Download Instructions and Tips Flyer

There are many ways to partner with the Maryland Office of Tourism in order to market your destination/attraction and to get the word out about your events and initiatives. Here are a few suggestions and contact information for our staff members who can help you.