Howard County Tourism Council Annual Report FY2016
Tourism is a vital industry to Howard County’s economic health and the well-being of its citizens.
The Ever-Evolving Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) prides itself on being innovative. Even its name change earlier this year — from Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau — speaks of an organization in sync with the changing times.
Howard County Events
There are many events held in Howard County throughout the year that can entertain tourists and natives alike. Here’s a sampling.
2016 ManneqART Competition Winners
The themes for the 2016 ManneqART Competition were Flora, Fauna, Action and Android. More than 50 entries were received from artists in 12 states.
ManneqART Sculptural Art Exhibition Sites Have Been Named
Every year since its founding in 2013, ManneqART has been collecting sculptural artwork from artists around the nation and bringing them to Howard County for its annual Sculptural Artwork competition.
The Mid-Atlantic Expo Comes Alive for the Foodservice Industry
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) will host approximately 10,000 attendees at the Maryland State Fairgrounds, in Timonium, for the Mid-Atlantic Food, Beverage & Lodging Expo.
In Brief
Mobile Passport Control App Expands to BWI Marshall
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) has come to Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). MPC is the...
Industry Perspective: Howard County, Where Maryland Comes Together for Sports
As the executive director of Maryland Sports – The Sports Commission for the State of Maryland, and the former chair of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC)
Enchanted Forest Comes Back to Life at Clark’s Elioak Farm
As a child, Martha Clark visited the Enchanted Forest in Ellicott City, Md., at least once a year — but she would have gone more often if she had her childhood wish. “I always wanted to have a birthday party there, but my birthday was in December [and the park wasn’t open],” said Clark.
Industry Perspective: Amateur Sports: It’s Gold and Highly Competitive
Are you one of those people who think sporting events will happen anywhere and everywhere, no matter what happens? Do you think kids’ games are just for fun and recreation?
