2026 Tourism Day | Maryland Tourism Coalition

Thank You for a SOLD OUT Tourism Day 2026!

Nearly 250 tourism industry professionals joined the Maryland Tourism Coalition for our annual Maryland Tourism Day, demonstrating the strength and unity of Maryland’s visitor economy.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our Presenting Sponsor, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, for hosting registration and networking. Attendees were welcomed with an engaging balloon-art selfie station followed with word art that reminded us that while it was Friday the 13th, we are Lucky in Maryland, and that set an energetic theme for the day.

Following productive door-to-door meetings with legislators, participants reconvened at Rams Head On Stage for the formal program. This year’s legislative engagement was exceptional—members of the General Assembly were as eager to participate as our attendees, lining up to share why tourism matters in their districts and across Maryland.

We were honored to be joined by Jarred Littmann, Mayor of Annapolis; Kevin Atticks, Secretary of Agriculture; Brooke Lierman, Comptroller of Maryland; and Ian Fitzpatrick, representing the Office of the Secretary of State.

A special thank you to Rams Head On Stage for their continued partnership as our host venue, and to our lunch sponsors, Southern Maryland National Heritage Area and Discover Ocean City MD / Maryland’s Coast. If you are hosting an event and in need of an event space, please consider Rams Head on Stage as a venue option!

MTC is deeply grateful to all of our sponsors whose support makes this premier legislative advocacy event possible as we work to protect and advance Maryland’s tourism budget.

Tourism Day 2026 Photos

Testimonials

What Our 2026 Attendees Had to Say……..

Tourism Day left me feeling inspired and proud to be a Marylander. So many regions, one shared mission: helping out our state thrive. Thank you to the Maryland Tourism Coalition for organizing such a meaningful day of advocacy and connection.
– Christina Kelley, Strategic Partnership Manager, Better Business Bureau – Greater Maryland

It was a wonderful day of advocacy, sharing the impacts of tourism, and seeing friends! Kudos to you and MTC for another amazing event!
– Michael Bellis, Director, Advancement & Communications, Historic St. Mary’s City Commission

Hats off to a great event today. Just officially joined!
– Jeremiah Batucan, Peake Social

Amazing day with so much awesome participation from the elected officials!
– Bobby Cardoni, Strategic Factory