How Brand USA Promotes
Maryland
Advancing the growth of legitimate inbound travel to strengthen the U.S. economy, bolster exports, and create quality jobs.
Brand USA Marketing & Promotional Activity
Economic Impact from Travel and Tourism
International travel to Maryland boosts spending in the state’s travel and tourism sector, supports job growth, and increases economic activity. – Source: Tourism Economics
State Jobs Supported
Travel Spending
Tax Receipts
Through Cooperative Marketing
Maryland destinations participated in Brand USA programs to engage key international markets and drive bookings.
- Canada
- United Kingdom
Through Media and Digital Engagement
Brand USA featured Maryland experiences through:
Social Media Features
Stories
Brand USA Partners with 13 Organizations in Maryland
- Allegany County Tourism
- Annapolis & Anne Arundel County CVB
- Assateague Island National Seashore Visitors Services
- Caroline County
- El Monte RV
- Howard County Tourism and Promotion
- Kent County Tourism Development Office
- Kent Narrows Maryland
- Visit Baltimore
- Visit Frederick
- Visit Maryland
- Visit St. Mary’s MD
- Wicomico County Maryland
Travel Trade Engagement
Brand USA partners with international tour operators and travel advisors to expand offerings, promote new experiences, and train sales teams to drive bookings to communities across the country.
– Source: The National Travel and Tourism Office
International Travelers Use a Travel Advisor
Sales Missions & Trade Shows
In FY24–FY25, Maryland destinations participated in Brand USA sales missions and trade shows in key global markets.
- Brand USA Travel Week (UK and Europe)
- Canada Connect East
Destination Immersions
Destination Immersions brings international tour operators to the U.S. to experience destinations and create new itineraries. In FY24-FY25, Maryland was featured in several of these programs.
2024 Destination Immersions:
- Canada – Annapolis
2025 Destination Immersions:
- Latin America – Baltimore, Frederick

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