Since the advent of NTTW, MTC (Maryland Tourism Coalition) has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the event from May 7 to May 13. The theme of the event was Travel Forward in Maryland, which promotes the role of travel in promoting the future growth of the state and country. The event will feature a social media campaign, 40 Reason We Love Maryland, to raise awareness of the event on different platforms.
Here, we will discuss the important destination of the event and some other prominent activities and places to enjoy in Maryland. However, before all this, let us get a little more familiar with National Travel and Tourism Week.
About National Travel and Tourism Week
The NTTW was established in 1983 and became an annual tradition for the US to promote and celebrate the role of the US travel community in the betterment of the country. They celebrate the role of the community in curating new and high-quality job opportunities, overall economic growth, the rise of business activity, and improving the quality of life of all the people in the area.
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The MTC (Maryland Tourism Coalition) associated with several other partners to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the event since its advent. This year 30 million people reached the event, with 130+ engaged elected officials. The event celebration was a success, as there were 2000 + media mentions and 140+ million impressions.
Some prominent tourist destinations & activities in the whole event
- Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial
Located at the City Dock (Annapolis), the memorial portrays the triumph of the spirit of the human in challenging times. It is dedicated to all the African ancestors and Asian, African & European people who worked hard to forge the backbone for the state’s rise to a high level of greatness. Encompassing the vision of Alex Haley, it promotes healing and racial reconciliation. It adds focus to maintaining the family’s culture and heritage by strengthening the family connections.
- Sailing With Schooner Woodwind
If you wish to visit the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial, you should now miss taking the sailing tour of the Chesapeake Bay with Schooner Woodwind. You will enjoy memorable sailing experiences with Schooner Woodwind. You can steer the boat or relax on the sail, enjoying the views of the historic Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Naval Academy, etc.
Schooner Woodwind offers public cruises, private cruises, and Schooner racing events. Besides this, the company organizes several special events that you can enjoy with family and close friends.
- Xfinity Center
Xfinity Center is a college park in Maryland with the capacity to accommodate 17950 people. With respect to the seating capacity, it is the largest arena in the state, which often hosts basketball events, concerts, graduation ceremonies, and several other special events.
It incorporates a 1500-seat gym that is capable of hosting volleyball, wrestling, and gymnastics events. Moreover, there is an academic support centre for the needs of all the students participating in the events. Besides this, the centre also features a Heritage hall to conduct press conferences, and meetings and serve as a pre-game restaurant for the events,
The arena is close to several restaurants where you can enjoy lunch and dinner. Besides this, you can visit Artemisia Lake or Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center while visiting the Xfinity Center.
- Rocky Gap Casino
Located in the heart of Allegany County, the Rocky Gap Casino resort offers several facilities to its customers. Besides spacious and comfortable rooms, you have access to the spa, conference centre, Bonkerz Comedy Club, golf, casino games, indoor pool, spacious parking, etc. Moreover, the resort hosts several recreational activities for its guests.
The resort will offer you a complete package of in-house entertainment. Slots, table games, and lottery games are some activities that you can enjoy in the casino. Moreover, it features a sports lounge where you can enjoy live games with your friends and enjoy cold beers.
- M&T Bank Stadium
Home to the Baltimore Ravens, the multi-purpose stadium is located in Baltimore, Maryland. This football arena hosts several games, pop-culture events, entertainment events, etc. The stadium is known for its amenities and the ability to cater to the needs of the people attending the events properly plus Maryland offers a wide variety of sportsbooks with eye catching promo codes.
There are several restaurants nearby that you can visit and enjoy delicious food. Moreover, you can explore several other top attractions like Maryland Science Center, Babe Ruth Museum, Gameday Warehouse, American Visionary Art Museum, etc., when you visit The Bank.
Final verdict
The event focuses on promoting the role of travel in the overall growth of the state. From the iconic scavenger hunt to top places that promote travel and tourism, the event encompasses several activities for the people to explore the top destinations evolved in the tourism industry of the state. Moreover, there are several other places to visit in the state of Maryland where you can enjoy a memorable experience with your family and friends on vacation.
