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Carmen Gonzales Sworn in As Newest Member of the Maryland Tourism Development Board |
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Carmen E. Gonzales, Director of Communications, Live! Casino & Hotel was sworn in as the newest member of the Maryland Tourism Development Board. Gonzales was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan, and will bring her industry expertise to the board. A gaming and entertainment industry veteran, Ms. Gonzales joined Live! Casino & Hotel in 2012, leading the overall communications strategy and government and community relations efforts for the property through all phases of development from groundbreaking to Grand Opening; as well as all subsequent expansion milestones, including the new luxury Live! Hotel development, and Live! Lofts hotel acquisition and renovation.
“As a leader guiding communication for one of the largest drivers of tourism and economic development in Maryland, Carmen brings tremendous insight and experience to the work we are doing to bolster the state’s positioning as a top destination,” said Liz Fitzsimmons, Executive Director, Maryland Tourism Development Board. “We value her keen instincts and passion for supporting the community and look forward to learning from her as part of our team.”
Pictured: Carmen E. Gonzales, Director of Communications, Live! Casino & Hotel (at left) is sworn in by Robin Cummings, Deputy Clerk, Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County.
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Take the University of Tennessee/Appalachian Research Commission Tourism Survey
The Appalachian Research Commission (ARC) and the University of Tennessee are currently conducting a region-wide study of Appalachian tourism. The study, to be completed early next year, is one of the largest research projects ever conducted on the expanding Appalachian industry. Results from the survey will help tourism officials and vendors improve visitor experiences. They will also help ARC determine new priorities and evaluation methods. As part of this study, the research team has developed a survey for visitors to the Appalachian Region. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and includes questions related to travel preferences, travel planning, and regional perceptions. Please help the effort by taking the survey at www.appalachiasurvey.com.
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Western Maryland Rural Small Business Lending Forum Set for September 6
Rural communities prosper when local businesses can access capital to start, grow, and expand, but rural businesses face unique challenges that may impede their ability to secure investment. Save Sept. 6, 2018 for a discussion in Western Maryland (location TBD) on efforts to build rural prosperity by increasing capital. The event is intended for commercial lenders such as banks, CDFIs, and nonprofit lending organizations with a focus on resources available to reduce risks associated with lending to rural small businesses.
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MSAC is Seeking Nominations for Maryland Poet Laureate
The Maryland State Arts Council is seeking nominations for the honorary position of State Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate position was formally established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1959 and authorizes the Governor to appoint a citizen of the State as Poet Laureate of Maryland. Nine Poet Laureates have served since its inception. Nominations for the 10th Maryland Poet Laureate must be received by Friday, August 10. Follow this link for information on eligibility and to make a nomination.
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Volunteer for the Student & Youth Travel Association’s Annual Conference in Baltimore
Volunteers are needed to help welcome the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) Annual Conference. The conference is being held at the Baltimore Convention Center with events and volunteer opportunities throughout the city and surrounding areas from August 24-28, 2018. For a full list of volunteer opportunities and more information, follow this link.
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Maryland Traditions Folklife Program Announced for the National Folk Festival
The National Folk Festival will be held in downtown Salisbury, Sept 7-9, beginning a three-year partnership with the city, and Maryland Traditions has announced its program for the Maryland Traditions stage at the event. The Maryland Traditions Folklife Area & Stage is devoted to celebrating the rich, living traditions of Maryland—from its Appalachian Mountains to its Atlantic beaches, with a different theme each year. Performances, demonstrations, displays, exhibits, and narrative presentations by Maryland masters will express both the state’s deep history and its evolving character.
Chesapeake Traditions is the theme of the 2018 Maryland Traditions Folklife Area program. Curated by Maryland Traditions, the folklife program of the Maryland State Arts Council, and the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, Chesapeake Traditions will explore the region’s rich material, occupational, sacred and musical traditions, which have flourished in the state’s maritime, marsh and agricultural communities for generations, and feature approximately 20 artists and 16 performers and craftspeople from the Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Awards program. “The National Folk Festival is the best possible showcase for artists who are inspired by, and respond to, creative energies that operate on a cellular level. There is an urgency in the necessity to share creative traditions that is as exciting to the audience as it is to the artist,” said Ken Skrzesz, Director, MSAC. For more information on the program, follow this link to the MSAC website.
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Vote Cumberland For Top Adventure Town
Blue Ridge Outdoors is hosting a readers' poll to pick the best adventure town in the range, and Cumberland is one of two finalists. Blue Ridge Outdoors sites biking the Great Allegheny Passage, paddling the North Branch of the Potomac River, and fossil hunts in Bone Cave as three of Cumberland’s great adventure assets. Follow this link to vote for Cumberland.
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Save the Date for the 39th Annual MTTS Summit
The 2018 Maryland Travel & Tourism Summit (MTTS) will be held November 14-16 at the Chesapeake Bay Hyatt Regency Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge. MTTS is Maryland’s annual tourism industry conference, which brings together all sectors of the hospitality industry. MTTS offers one-of-a-kind networking and is the ideal opportunity to learn and develop new strategies to advance your business and Maryland Tourism as a whole.
The summit attracts more than 250 attendees, acclaimed speakers presenting on industry trends, and interactive learning sessions including an off-site learning lab. For more information and to register, follow this link.
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The Maryland Tourism Monitor is Here
The latest Maryland Tourism Monitor, with data through April 2018, shows strong growth in Maryland’s social media programs with a year-over-year increase of 18.1 percent in social media followers and a 19.4 percent increase in digital referrals to industry partners. The social media gains correspond with a 16.3 percent growth in Welcome Center visitation. Tax revenue from tourism categories has continued to outperform all other sales tax collections with a 2 percent rise year-over-year, exceeding the growth in all non-tourism categories. To read the full monitor, follow this link.
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Now Accepting Ad Reservations for Destination Maryland - Official 2019 Visitors Guide
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Promote Your Event with "Maryland Mondays" Ticket Giveaway
How can OTD help spread the word about your attraction or event? "Maryland Mondays" is the perfect way to help us help you. Each Monday, OTD launches a new “Maryland Mondays” ticket giveaway program across all of our social media channels, consumer newsletters, and weekly “Maryland Minute” radio spots. Combined, these channels reach thousands of potential customers each week. To find out how to get involved by providing tickets to your attraction for an upcoming "Maryland Mondays," email OTD’s Leslie Troy.
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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 iHeart radio stations in Maryland and Washington, D.C. and on Baltimore’s WBAL-AM 1090. |
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