January 31, 2026
VisitMontgomery.com; @VisitMoCo
“Planners love Montgomery County’s energy, proximity to Washington, D.C., and diversity,” says Kelly Groff, CDME, president and CEO of Visit Montgomery. According to Groff, Germantown, Rockville, and Gaithersburg are some of the most diverse areas in the county. “We …
January 31, 2026
VisitHowardCounty.com; @VisitHoCoMD
Howard County is anchored by its largest community, Columbia, and is a 10-minute drive from Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport. For events, Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City features more than 40,000 square feet …
January 31, 2026
VisitDeepCreek.com; @DeepCreekGroups
Home to Deep Creek Lake—Maryland’s largest freshwater lake—Garrett County offers planners a blend of natural beauty, modern amenities, and year-round accessibility. “Planners appreciate the variety of venues, from state-of-the-art facilities and lakeside lodges to spacious resorts and unique cultural spaces—all surrounded by …
January 31, 2026
VisitFrederick.org; @VisitFrederickMD
Home to the famous U.S. presidential retreat, Camp David, Frederick County is less than an hour’s drive from Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport and Dulles International Airport (IAD).
“Besides our outstanding venues and guest accommodations, we offer groups many other bonuses: …
January 31, 2026
Baltimore offers event planners a mix of conventional spaces, stunning historic venues, and a vibrant, accessible downtown. Baltimore Convention Center (BCC) boasts 300,000 square feet of contiguous expo space and 50 meeting rooms; its largest space can accommodate up to 1,600 people, …
January 31, 2026
VisitAnnapolis.org; @VisitAnnapolis
“One thing that sets Annapolis and Anne Arundel County apart from other places is our ability to pair business with leisure,” says Rasheeda Martin, senior director of external relations for Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County. “Planners love how groups can walk …
January 31, 2026
MDMountainside.com; @Mountain_Maryland; @Mountain_MD
“The Mountain Side of Maryland,” Allegany County offers groups stunning scenery, historic landmarks, and diverse amenities, easily accessible via Interstate 68. Key venues include Rocky Gap Casino Resort & Golf in Flintstone, 10 minutes from the …
September 3, 2024
Named by Southern Living magazine in 2024 as one of the “South’s Best Cities on the Rise” and one of the “15 Friendliest Cities in the South,” Franklin’s historic 16-block Main Street is filled with local shops and restaurants, live-music venues, art galleries, a boutique hotel, and more, “all of …
September 3, 2024
Johnson City offers planners a vibrant downtown, with local shops, restaurants, breweries, seasonal events, world-class outdoor recreation, and urban amenities backed with Southern hospitality, says Alec Castro, director of sales and public relations for Visit Johnson City. “We have 360-degree mountain views with trails adjacent to downtown for hiking, walking, …
September 3, 2024
Wild and beautiful Cameron Parish offers 26 miles of beaches, ideal for shelling, swimming, fishing, birding, and sunbathing. Four wildlife refuges in the parish provide excellent fishing, exploring, hunting, and relaxation for visitors. Lighthouse Bend includes a restaurant serving authentic Louisiana cuisine, a marina with fueling and …
