The Maryland Department of Commerce Office of Tourism & Film and the Maryland State Archives Legacy of Slavery Program are seeking qualified researchers with a background in U.S. History, American Studies, African American Studies, or related disciplines to fill four fellowships funded by the 400 Years of African American History Commission. Fellows will spend time Read the Rest…
Check out Maryland’s new “Open Road” itineraries exploring our 18 beautiful Scenic Byways and showcasing hotel deals and discounts along the way. Follow this link to view the itineraries. PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
The Maryland Tourism Board is proud to welcome three new members, Ashley Chenault, Chief of Tourism, Charles County; Albert A. Spence, President, A.S. Midway Tours; and Juan Carlos Linares, General Manager, Tanger Outlets National Harbor. Ms. Chenault is a Norfolk State University alumnus holding a B.A. in journalism and communications. Prior to taking on the Read the Rest…
All industries have been negatively impacted by the COVID Pandemic this year. The Leisure and Hospitality sector was first impacted, has had the most job losses, and is still struggling. But as Maryland recovers and adds jobs, the Leisure and Hospitality sector has posted the strongest numbers, according to the Maryland Department of Labor, leading statewide job growth Read the Rest…
Leslie Troy, Communications Manager, OTD; and Matthew Scales, Public Relations Specialist, OTD; organized a virtual FAM tour and literal taste of Maryland for five lucky Canadian journalists. OTD teamed with Chef Mark Salter of the Robert Morris Inn as well as the Smith Island Baking Company, and Harford and Somerset County DMOs, to provide a Read the Rest…
The Maryland Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has awarded a Maryland Excellence in Design Merit Award to the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center and GWWO, the Baltimore architecture firm that designed the museum. Additionally, AIA has named the Visitor Center its 2020 Public Building of the Year, the AIA’s most prestigious Read the Rest…
The Maryland Office of Tourism and other local tourism partners are conducting a study of visitation to the C&O Canal Park. If you have visited the C&O Canal Park over the last 12 months, we are very interested in your feedback. Please consider participating in this important study to help us improve the visitor experience Read the Rest…
These times have had a lot of us stepping up our walking game, and the state’s month-long “Walktober” is the perfect time to kick it up a notch. Check out the online “Walkinars” and find out how to stay safe while getting out and enjoying Maryland using nothing but a bit of shoe leather. Read the Rest…
With Preakness getting out of the gates at the start of October, followed by the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in Elkton, the Maryland Million posting this past weekend, and amazing trail riding at Maryland Horse Discovery Centers, there’s no better time to connect to Maryland’s historic horse scene than now. OTD has joined Read the Rest…
On September 21, OTD debuted its new “Open for the Open Road” advertising campaign, running via television, digital banners, digital billboards, gas pump TV screens, and social media. The campaign invites consumers to experience the wide open fun of a Maryland Road Trip. It also introduces Maryland’s new “Open Road” itineraries exploring our 18 beautiful Read the Rest…
