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People are Talking About Baltimore

"Knowing that the entire Baltimore 'team' was looking out for our best interest and was excited about delivering a superior outcome helped me get through some sleepless nights!! They are fantastic and I would put them up against any city in the United States!! Bravo Baltimore!!"

Jayne K. Ayers, President, J. Ayers & Associates, Inc. (Rite Aid Convention, August 2007)

"Our experience with the entire organization has been nothing less than outstanding"

Martin Schwartz, President, Vehicles for Change (NCAA Lacrosse Championship, May 2007)


"This city of more than 250 neighborhoods is bursting at the seams. From its vibrant, happening Inner Harbor, it is stretching along the waterfront east to the former cannery district of Canton and southwest to historic Federal Hill"

Bill Reid, Philadelphia Inquirer



"M&T was a huge success and our numbers were higher than what was forecasted. Your attention to detail was incredible and the time that you took out of your schedule to come visit us in our office was very much appreciated.I look forward to bringing more ASAE functions to your fine city!"

Pamela A. Troop, CMP Director of Meetings Operations, American Society of Association Executives


"With your help and partnership, we were able to put on the greatest event in the history of Baltimore. Our 1.5 million visitors to Baltimore were able to take advantage of the visiting ships and cultural exchange opportunities fromnations around the world. Your folks were most professional, helpful, and efficient. We look forward to working with you again on future events."

Laura Stevenson, Executive Director, Sail Baltimore


"From my initial visit to your office for information, a visit that was unplanned and pure happenstance, you and the rest of the staff did everything you could to help me. I have done this convention in four other major cities and not one was prepared to assist a convention committee the way your office has."

Judity Nicosia, Convention Program Editor, The American Choral Directors Association


"Our recent World Fire Safety Congress & Exposition in Baltimore was an overwhelming success. We recorded our second highest attendance ever and received many accolades for our choice of destination. The proximity of highquality hotels, restaurants and entertainment; the beauty of your waterfront; and the outstanding service and design of the Convention Center contributed mightily to an outstanding conference experience for attendees and staff alike."

Catherine E. Phillips, CMP Director, Conferences & Expositions, National Fire Protection Association


"Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and enthusiasm in producing the Army-Navy game celebration. Your efforts helped to make the festivities a tremendous success for the City, the region and the state and provided Baltimore with a rare opportunity for pride and patriotism along with tremendous economic value."

Nancy Roberts, Co-Chair, Friends of Army Navy


"Thank you for all the assistance in making the Motor Trend Auto Expo a huge success. This would not have been possible without you and your qualified staff! You were able to keep a cool head even when most of us were showing signs of frustration with the ever-changing schedule."

Susan Weltmer, Event Coordinator, International Auto Show


"Thanks so much for all your help to ensure the success of the 26TH Annual DHI Convention and Exposition in Baltimore. Baltimore is a beautiful city full of history, culture, and most certainly charm! It was such a pleasure to work with the staff at Visit Baltimore. It certainly made our jobs a lot easier!"

Mindy M. McAllister, CMP, Director of Meetings and Conventions, Door & Hardware Institute


"Please pass along the sincere gratitude for the wonderful supportgenerated by Visit Baltimore during our recent Affordable Meetings event. We really appreciated a host city that appreciates the value of the impression of ourattendees and is willing to partner with us to produce a successful event. We had nearly 1,700 meeting planners in attendance that were clearly favorably impressed by all that Baltimore has to offer."

Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA, President & CEO, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International


"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvementin the 2000 ADSA - ASAS Joint Annual Meeting. The Meeting was a tremendous success from all aspects. I would like to commend you on your professionalism during both the pre-planning stages as well as the on-site activities."

Lorena K. Nicholas, Director, Meetings and Marketing, American Dairy Science Association, American Society of Animal Science