MARYLAND — The Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) is proud to announce its annual Spring Seminar, Inclusive Journeys — a forward-looking professional development event designed to equip tourism professionals, destination leaders, hospitality providers, and experience designers with the tools to create travel environments that meaningfully serve individuals with both visible and invisible disabilities.
The Spring Seminar will be held on Thursday, June 25 at Dove Pointe in Salisbury Maryland from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm, located at 1225 Mt. Hermon Road. Dove Pointe, is a non-profit organization that has serves individuals with disabilities to achieve independence and community inclusion.
From mobility and sensory considerations to neurodiversity, chronic illness, and mental health conditions, Inclusive Journeys expands the accessibility conversation beyond regulatory compliance toward intentional, human-centered design. The seminar challenges the hospitality industry to rethink accessibility not as a niche accommodation, but as a competitive advantage and core business imperative — one grounded in equity, empathy, and innovation.
This seminar is ideal for destination management organizations (DMOs), attractions, lodging providers, tour operators, event planners, and policymakers committed to building a more welcoming and resilient tourism ecosystem. Speakers include Dominique Sessa, known as “The Girl in the Pink Wheelchair”, Amanda Powers, Wheel the World, Maria McDonald, Greenwell Foundation , Jenni Pastusak, D3 and a representative from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport to speak about the accessibility programs at the airport.
The full agenda is available at mdtourism.org/spring-seminar/spring-seminar-agenda/.
Registration & Pricing
Early Registration (through June 11, 2026): $75 (MTC Members) | $100 (Non-Members)
Late Registration (after June 11, 2026): $100 (MTC Members) | $125 (Non-Members)
Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For complete event details and to register, visit mdtourism.org/spring-seminar/.
