Research Overview The main objectives of the research unit include: Provide benchmarks of the importance of the tourism, travel, leisure, hospitality and recreation industries to the state’s economy. Track and analyze Maryland and U.S. visitor volume, trip trends and visitor profiles. Assess the performance of the state’s tourism-related industries in order to benchmark Maryland against other states and the nation as a whole. Track performance and measure the effectiveness of the Maryland Office of Tourism[...]
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Maryland’s Scenic Byways are thematic driving tours that link together attractions, recreational experiences and more. Road trips are a popular form of travel. Maryland has 18 scenic byways, 6 of which are recognized as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, the highest designation in driving tours in the United States. These tours showcase a region’s unique scenery, nature, culture, history, recreation and/or archaeology. If your tourism-related business is located on a byway corridor, work with[...]
Due to the overwhelming response from applications for the EDA grant program, we are pausing accepting applications for the EDA Grants. Additionally, we are awaiting word from the EDA to the status of the grants already received. If you have additional questions, please email at here. Maryland has been awarded $9.6 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $750 million American Rescue Plan: Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation program. The following[...]
Office of Tourism Overview Tourism is Maryland’s fourth largest industry and has an economic impact on Maryland by creating jobs, generating tax revenue, and increasing business income. To stimulate tourism, the Office develops recreational, historical and cultural attractions. The Office promotes Maryland as a travel destination for domestic and international tourists. It promotes the state’s attractions, accommodations and events through its website, VisitMaryland.org, annual publication, Destination Maryland and two newsletters, (distributed bi-weekly), Visit Maryland Now[...]
Tourism Works For Maryland Join us in creating a better life for all Marylanders through strong, sustainable local communities that welcome a diversity of explorers. We inspire travel that drives community enhancement and economic development. Through innovation and partnerships, we share the stories of Maryland’s people and places, deliver world-class experiences, strengthen the industry, work to ensure all travelers feel welcome and preserve Maryland’s way of life and its natural places.