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OTD Attends IPW 2016 in New Orleans |
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Local hoteliers, tour operators and destination marketers joined the Maryland Office of Tourism Development (OTD) to represent Maryland at the U.S. Travel Association’s International Pow-Wow (IPW) in New Orleans this week. IPW is the premier industry marketplace and the largest generator of inbound travel to the U.S. OTD and its partners held scheduled meetings with more than 150 domestic and international tour buyers, including group tour organizers and industry decision makers from around the world with access to millions of travelers from more than 70 countries. “IPW is an unparalleled opportunity for us to join with our private partners and get the Maryland message to a global travel market and it’s a message that resonates,” said Rich Gilbert, Travel Sales Manager, Maryland Office of Tourism. “We have a rich history, amazing outdoor opportunities, unique culinary treasures, mountains, big cities, the Chesapeake Bay— and we are open for business.” |
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AFI Docs Rolls Out the Red Carpet
The nation’s premiere documentary film festival comes to Silver Spring this week as the AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center once again rolls out the red carpet for the best documentary films and filmmakers of the year. AFI Docs, which opens tonight and runs through Sunday, was founded in 2003 and has quickly grown to become not only a fan favorite, but one of the most important festivals in the industry. Called the "Pre-eminent U.S. Documentary Fest" by Screen International, the "premier showcase for documentary films" by The Hollywood Reporter, and "Non-fiction Nirvana" by Variety, this year’s festival includes the North American premiere of Tom Fassaert’s “A Family Affair;” the world premiere of the eagerly anticipated “Visitor’s Day;” the hilarious “Chicken People;” and the ‘Documentary Now’ 50th Anniversary Party. For show times, tickets and more, visit their website.
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OTD Welcomes Strategic Partnerships Director Cynthia D. Miller to the Team
Cynthia D. Miller has joined the OTD team as the new director of strategic partnerships. This new position was created to facilitate strategic partnerships between OTD and private sector partners, and is a natural fit for Miller, a strategic marketing and media production executive who has managed Walt Disney World’s international production studio, Disney’s MGM Studios in Orlando, FL, and most recently served as director of creative services for Marriott International Headquarters. “I am excited to create strategic partnerships that are win-win for our private sector partners and the State of Maryland,” says Miller. “I know what a great place Maryland is to work, live and play. Through strategic marketing, I want to help spread the word nationally and around the world.”
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New Members Appointed to Maryland Commission on Public Art
Commerce Secretary Mike Gill, with the approval of Governor Larry Hogan, has chosen Liling Tien and Dr. Kathy O’Dell (pictured left to right) to the Maryland Commission on Public Art. Tien, a landscape architect for more than 30 years, is founder of PELA Design in Baltimore. O’Dell, an associate professor of visual arts at UMBC, was an integral partner in planning UMBC’s first installation built under the Maryland Public Art Initiative.
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Time to Complete Your DestinationNEXT Surveys
DestinationNext is a web-based diagnostic tool measuring 20 variables related to destination strength and community support and engagement. By objectively measuring these factors, DestinationNEXT enables OTD, DMOs and their industry partners to identify strengths, priorities, areas for potential improvement, and to develop strategies for future growth. To accurately and efficiently utilize this powerful tool, OTD needs your help. By completing your DestinationNEXT survey, you can better assess how you fit into the Maryland tourism scheme and OTD can better understand how best to help you reach the next level. To complete your survey, follow this link or, if you have further questions, please contact Heather Ersts, Outreach & Partnership Coordinator, OTD, at hersts@choosemaryland.org.
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Enter to Win OTD’s Washington County 'Find Your Park' Getaway Package
Home to more national and state parks than any other spot in Maryland, Washington County is the perfect place to make your home base to experience a wide array of public parks, ride the river, explore underground caverns and take in a good old-fashioned baseball game. The winner will enjoy a two-night stay at the award-winning Jacob Rohrbach Inn in historic Sharpsburg, gift certificates for dining at the Old South Mountain Inn and Dan's Restaurant & Tap House, both in Boonsboro, autographed copies of author Nora Roberts' The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy, a tubing adventure on the Potomac from River & Trail Outfitters, admission to Crystal Grottoes Caverns, and tickets to watch the Hagerstown Suns at venerable Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown. All in all, it's a $670 value. Enter to win -- and find your park!
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Maryland Minute
Each week, the Maryland Minute provides highlights and insights on this weekend’s events around the state. Maryland Minute is featured on CBS radio stations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. and on Baltimore’s WBAL-AM 1090. |
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'Under the Big Top' at the B&O, Baltimore |
| To celebrate summer break, the B&O Railroad Museum is kicking off the new event, 'Under the Big Top'. Activities include carnival games and a craft station devoted to making clown faces. - See more at: http://www.visitmaryland.org/event/under-big-top |
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Art’s Alive, Ocean City
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| What could be better than fine art at the beach? How about fine art for sale around a beautiful lagoon, in a picturesque park with expansive bay views. Visit 100 artists as they sell their works. - See more at: http://www.visitmaryland.org/event/arts-alive |
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Heritage Days Weekend, Germantown |
| Visit 30+ Montgomery County sites open with FREE admission highlighting history, culture, and outdoor recreation with a host of family-friendly activities at museums, parks, and historic sites. - See more at: http://www.visitmaryland.org/event/heritage-days-weekend |
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Country Life Festival, Leonardtown |
| Country Life Festival celebrates the great outdoors, including hunting, fishing and camping. Entertainment, giveaways, vendors, food, music, beer and fireworks. Plus, ultimate air dog & cornhole contests. - See more at: http://www.visitmaryland.org/event/country-life-festival |
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