Visit Baltimore generates economic benefits for Baltimore City through the attraction of convention, group and leisure visitors, and works to provide a positive experience for all guests.
Visit Baltimore is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Baltimore. Established in 1982, we are a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation.
Visit Baltimore serves as the liaison between customers and stakeholders. Customers include meeting planners, tour operators, individual tourists and media. Stakeholders include government, citizens and member organizations. Member organizations represented include lodging, dining, arts, attractions, shopping, transportation, associations and government agencies.
Visit Baltimore helps generate economic benefits for the Greater Baltimore region through the power of collaboration and partnership.
Visit Baltimore inspires people to visit our great destination and to experience the products and services offered by our stakeholders.
Visit Baltimore provides stakeholders with the necessary tools and information to make their products and services competitive in the marketplace.
Our vision is for all stakeholders and citizens of Greater Baltimore to support the local tourism industry because they understand how the economic benefits generated – jobs and revenues – improve their quality of life.
Al HutchinsonPresident and CEO |
Charles H. Jeffers IIChief Operating Officer |
Sarah SchafferChief Marketing Officer |
Craig D. VayVice President of Finance and Administration |
Bon WhitingVice President of Membership |
Dustin ArnheimVice President of Convention Sales and Services |
John FrischPrincipal and Executive Leadership Coach |
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Margot AmeliaSenior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, National Aquarium |
Jerry EdwardsPresident and Corporate Chef, Chef’s Expression |
Shawn KingDirector of Design – OUR HOUSE, Under Armour |
Rob ArthurGeneral Manager, The Ivy Hotel |
Vanessa A. FinneyPresident, Quercus Management |
Chris MadooGeneral Manager, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel |
Greg BaderSenior VP, Administration & Experience, Baltimore Orioles |
Tony ForemanOwner, Foreman Wolf |
Donna MarquezGeneral Manager, Hyatt Regency Baltimore |
Michael BarrettRegional Vice President, Centerplate |
Kirby FowlerPresident & CEO |
Dr. Redonda MillerPresident, The Johns Hopkins Hospital |
Firkremariam BoghossianDean, Earl G. Graves School of Business & Management, Morgan State University |
Michael FrenzExecutive Director, Maryland Stadium Authority |
Eleni MoniosGroup VP & Mid-Atlantic Market Manager, M&T Bank |
Greg BrownGeneral Manager, Hilton Baltimore |
Donald FryPresident and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee |
Frank RemeschGeneral Manager, Royal Farms Arena |
Randall ConroySenior VP & General Manger, Horseshoe Casino |
Bob HaislipGeneral Manager, Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore |
Onahlea ShimunekGeneral Manager, Lord Baltimore Hotel |
Jason CurtisGeneral Manager, Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown |
Delegate Keith Haynes44th District |
Alex SmithOwner, Atlas Restaurant Group |
Peggy DaidakisExecutive Director, Baltimore Convention Center |
J. Howard HendersonPrincipal, Henderson Advisory Group LLC |
Ricky SmithExecutive Director/CEO, Maryland Department of Transportation |
Lester DavisChief of Communications and Government Relations, Officer of the Mayor |
Al HutchinsonPresident & CEO, Visit Baltimore |
Marcus StephensEVP of Brand Marketing, Sagamore Spirit |
Terry DonahueGeneral Manager, Marriott Waterfront Hotel |
Ted JabaraManaging Director |
Colin TarbetPresident & CEO, Baltimore Development Corporation |
Wanda DraperCommunity Leader |
Alison JonesGeneral Manager, Days Inn Inner Harbor |
Chuck TildonVP External Affairs University of Maryland Medical Center |
Juan WebsterGeneral Manager, Montage International – Sagamore Pendry Baltimore |
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Barry GlassmanHarford County Executive |
Johnny Olszewski, Jr.Baltimore County Executive |
Steuart Pittman, Jr.Anne Arundel County Executive |
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Stephen WantzCarroll County Commissioner |
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Steve BersWhiteford, Taylor & Preston |
Elena DiPietroChief Solicitor, General Counsel |
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2020 Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Baltimore Convention & Tourism Board:
June 17
12-1:30 p.m.
Please check back for more information about location
November 18
12-1:30 p.m.
Please check back for more information about location
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at 12 p.m., noon, in the Visit Baltimore offices located at 400 East Pratt Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Lunch will be served.
If you are interested in hosting one of the above meetings please contact Deborah W. Ivory at 410-659-8340 or divory@baltimore.org.
Board meetings may occasionally be closed if and as permitted in accordance with the Maryland Open Meetings Act.
