News Releases & Press Mentions
Rasheeda Martin Joins VAAAC in New Role
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is excited to announce the appointment of Rasheeda Martin as its new Senior Director of External Relations, effective September 9, 2024. Martin, previously the Director of Sales at Explore York, brings a wealth of experience and...
USA BMX East Coast Nationals Rides into Severn
Hundreds of professional and amateur BMX riders from around the world will descend on Severn, MD this weekend, Oct. 11-13, 2024 for the USA BMX East Coast Nationals.
Thinking About a Chicas’ Getaway This Fall? We Found the Perfect Trip in Maryland!
Ready for the ultimate chicas’ getaway? mitú and Visit Maryland have teamed up to bring you the perfect fall trip that’s got everything your girl squad needs. From Insta-worthy views to mouthwatering eats, Maryland is calling, and it’s time to answer.
How to Spend a Day in Annapolis
Once the capital of the United States and now known as the capital of sailing, Annapolis, Maryland, is positively brimming in history. With a busy waterfront made for leisurely cruises on the Chesapeake Bay, the maritime town boasts a vibrant dining scene heavy on seafood and Old...
The 31 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
We’re not quite into fall yet, but this weekend brings chances to explore D.C. during WalkingTown DC’s guided tours; celebrate Oktoberfest; check out neighborhood festivals in Hyattsville, Petworth and Van Ness; delve into music in venues across Annapolis; watch “Forrest Gump” on...
State, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis officials map out travel to Sweden for environmental research
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County elected officials will travel to Sweden at the end of September to study sustainable infrastructure, alternative transportation solutions and environmental research.
Chesapeake Bay Ferry Consortium - Feasibility Results Press Release
Ocean City, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium, comprising representatives from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties, released the findings of a feasibility study for a Chesapeake Bay passenger ferry system at this year’s Maryland...
Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Feasibility Study findings to be unveiled at Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference
The Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium, consisting of representatives from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties, will release the findings of a feasibility study for a Chesapeake Bay passenger ferry system at this year’s Maryland...
'Visit Annapolis' Out of Home Campaign Dominates Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) as Record-Breaking Summer Travel Season Kicks Off
Clear Channel Outdoor, Airports Division, the Americas-based airports business of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCO), today announced a new partnership and sponsorship with Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC), a nonprofit Destination Marketing/Management...
Things to Do July-August 2024
Get outside and enjoy Anne Arundel County’s best summer events, including Wednesday night sailboat racing live music at City Dock, and if you’re looking to dine outside (and maybe play some Pickleball), Dinner Under the Stars will be calling your name. Nobody celebrates the...
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Celebrates the Industry and Its Workforce During National Travel & Tourism Week
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is proud to join in the nationwide celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) from May 19 - May 25, 2024, celebrating the theme of “TRAVEL. Powering the Economy. Connecting America,” by announcing the Anchored in...
VISIT ANNAPOLIS & ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY PUBLISHES CIVIL RIGHTS GUIDE
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) announces the release of its Civil Rights Guide for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, spotlighting 60 historically-significant sites across the region that played pivotal roles during America's Civil Rights Movement. The guide...
Winter in Annapolis
Explore all the winter wonder in historic Annapolis this holiday season!
Winner Announced in 2023 Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County 2023 Photo Contest
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC), the tourism marketing and management organization for the City of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, announced the winner of its inaugural Photo Contest.
Annapolis Hosts International Travel Industry Leaders at Capital Region USA Global Travel Exchange
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) and Capital Region USA (CRUSA) proudly joined forces in Maryland’s Capital City for the Second Annual Global Travel Exchange (GTE) from September 17 to 20, 2023.
October Things to Do
The crisp, cool weather blowing in from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay brings to mind Navy Football, the Annapolis Boat Shows, and Halloween and fall activities for everyone to enjoy in Annapolis & Anne Arundel County!.
2023 Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Photo Contest
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is soliciting the creative community to submit photography captured throughout the destination to be considered for inclusion in its signature 2024 Visitor Guide through a promotional contest. Winning images may be included in the...
Governor Moore Announces $5 Million in Heritage Project Grants Through the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority
Today, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) was awarded a grant through Gov. Wes Moore's Heritage Project funded by the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. "Heritage tourism boosts local economies, connects people to their past, and elevates them in the present," said...
Things to Do in July!
Get outside and enjoy Anne Arundel County’s best summer events including Wednesday night sailboat racing, live music at City Dock,; andif you’re looking to dine outside(and maybe play some Pickleball), Dinner Under the Stars will be calling your name. And nobodycelebrates the...
Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show Parking Alert-City of Annapolis
Parking and boating restrictions from the City of Annapolis during the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show.
Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Feasibility Study
On January 3, 2023, a five-county tourism consortium spearheaded by Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) began accepting proposals to determine the feasibility of initiating sustainable passenger ferry service to connect key Maryland destinations along the Chesapeake...
Things to Do This Holiday Season in Annpolis & Anne Arundel County
To make it easy for visitors to craft unique holiday experiences, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) has compiled a handy list featuring activities from the shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the heart of the Arundel Mills gaming and entertainment district.
Job Fairs provide Support to Maryland Hospitality & Tourism Industry Employers
A statewide virtual job fair and a regional in-person job fair to benefit the future of the travel industry in Maryland will take place during National Travel & Tourism Week (NTTW) May 1 – 7, 2022
