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We are always looking for new partners who can help us introduce our audience to all that Maryland has to offer as a destination. If you are interested in submitting a media proposal for consideration, please read below carefully to ensure the quickest response. STEP 1: Your Proposal As the Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD) is a state agency, regulations require all proposals to be submitted in writing. Note that our media buys are[...]

AAA – American Automobile Association AATC – African American Travel Conference AAU – Amateur Athletic Union ABA – American Bus Association ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act ADI – Area of Dominant Influence ADR – Average Daily Rate AHLA – American Hotel & Lodging Association APR – Average Published Rate ASAE – American Society of Association Executives ASTA – American Society of Travel Agents AZA – Association of Zoos & Aquariums B&B – Bed &[...]

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.

Board Chair Ben Seidel, Founder, President and CEO, Real Hospitality Group, (RHG) Members Robert Arthur, General Manager, The Ivy Hotel and Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro Todd Burbage, CEO, Blue Water Ashley Chenault, Chief of Tourism, Explore Charles County Dave Ferraro, Executive Director, Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park - Vice Chair/Attractions Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq. CEO, World Footprints Andy Frank, Principal, Cap Ex Advisory Wayne Hartman, Maryland House of Delegates, District 38C Melonie Johnson, President &[...]

May 11, 2026 - Agenda 10:00 a.m. - Meeting Opens - Virtual 10:15 a.m. - Closed Session May 12, 2026 - Agenda 8:30 a.m. - Meeting Opens - Virtual 8:40 am. - Closed Session Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

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