From Harford County government: County Executive Barry Glassman is pleased to announce that 29 local nonprofits will receive a total of $1.5 million in funding to plan and implement a variety of tourism related activities including historical, cultural, agricultural, heritage, and eco-tourism operations in fiscal year 2018. This is the third consecutive year of awards […]
Destination Digital: Visit Harford Presents New App for County Activities and Attractions
From Visit Harford: Harford County has gone digital with its “Destination Harford” app, announced this week by Visit Harford, the county’s destination marketing organization. Available in the app store on most Smartphone devices and tablets, “Destination Harford” is the visitor’s all-in-one guide to everything Harford – from outdoor activities and festivals to quiet dining. “The […]
Havre de Grace to Hold 10th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on Feb. 28
From the City of Havre de Grace: The Havre de Grace Office of Tourism announced today the Historic Preservation Commission will be holding its 10th Annual Family-Friendly Mardi Gras Parade on Fat Tuesday, February 28, 2017. The parade route begins along Bourbon Street and ends at the American Legion. Along the route, spectators will receive […]
Harford County’s Tourism-Related Funding Program Accepting Applications for FY 2018
From Harford County government: Harford County’s tourism-related competitive funding program is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofit organizations seeking support in the 2018 fiscal year. The funding program aids cultural, historical, museum, eco-tourism and sports-tourism activities, with revenue generated by the county’s hotel lodging fee. Funding application workshops are planned for February 22 and March […]
Joint Cecil/Harford County Marketing Effort Leads to “Upper Bay Best Bets” Tourism Promotion
From Visit Harford!: Partnership shapes the new marketing initiative developed between Cecil County Tourism and Visit Harford. While each office will continue to market their own unique tourism industry, they have joined forces to promote “Upper Bay Best Bets”. Together they’ll tout fun things to see and do weekly in Harford and Cecil County thanks […]
Play with Pirates and Frolic with Faeries at Summer Festivals in Harford County
From Visit Harford! Fans of everything from folklore to farm life will find a festival to suit their interest in Harford County this summer. The area is hosting a wide array of events that begin in June and continue through August. Among the attractions this summer: · Havre de Grace Celtic Culture and Fiber Festival, […]
Maryland Tourism Coalition Names Wini Roche New Executive Director
From The Maryland Tourism Coalition: The Maryland Tourism Coalition has named Wini Roche as the organization’s new executive director The leading advocacy organization for Maryland’s tourism industry, MTC is a non-profit membership association that represents the state’s tourism industry and supports the efforts of the Maryland Office of Tourism Development. Roche will administer day-to-day operations […]
Harford County Tourism-Related Grant Program Accepting Applications for FY 2017; Grant Workshops Planned
From Harford County government: Beginning on January 19, 2016, eligible organizations are invited to apply to Harford County’s tourism-related grant program for funding in the fiscal year 2017. The county government grants support cultural, historical, museum, eco-tourism and sports-tourism activities that draw visitors from outside the county and generate economic benefits through admissions, dining, gas, […]
