Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County

The Go Bowling Military Bowl is roaring into Annapolis - and we can’t wait to welcome the thousands of fans from North Carolina State University and East Carolina University. Kickoff is tomorrow evening!

⛄️ When we unite, big things happen, and together with our partners, we make the season brighter for our visitors. We’re grateful for the incredible work of our industry and the joy it brings to so many. Wishing you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons! 🎁 -The Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County team.

🏈 🎁 ‘Tis the season for the Military Bowl, winter chills, and all the holiday feels of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Karen, one of our talented team members, recently shared these festive highlights on a broadcast, showcasing the spirit and charm that make our destination unforgettable this time of year.

🍪 And the winner is… everyone! ⛄️ Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is honored to annually sponsor The Great Annapolis Gingerbread Houses competition, bringing our industry partners and community together for some sweet holiday fun! ✨ Stop by our Visitors Center at 26 West Street to see these amazing creations up close. Trust us—you don’t want to miss them!

Exciting news from Connect Travel’s Winter Marketplace in #DC! Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, alongside four other destinations and the State of Maryland, unveiled the new #MeetInMaryland brand to a packed house of 50 meeting planners at an exclusive breakfast. The day continued with individual appointments on the trade show floor, showcasing this bold initiative to strengthen Maryland’s meetings market. Learn more about this exciting launch through the link below!

A heartfelt #ThankYou to the Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Board of Directors and the VAAAC Foundation Board of Trustees for their service and vision, and to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport for their collaborative partnership. In addition, a special shout out to our host, The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, for assisting in creating an impactful joint retreat yesterday. The shared time, effort, and insights into our strategic initiatives are invaluable as we work together to make Annapolis and Anne Arundel County a welcoming destination for all. #Tourism #Partnership #BoardLeadership

Today, the Sports Events & Tourism Association (SportsETA) announced that Annapolis and Anne Arundel County will proudly host the #4SSummit and its many sports event rights holders and industry professionals in Fall 2025. #WelcomeToMaryland

Our Director of Sales, Elizabeth Joyner is looking forward to a successful week! Great Work! 💙

Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County was well represented at the Maryland Travel & Tourism Summit (MTTS) by Kristen Pironis, Shannon Harcum, Rasheeda Martin, Heather Ersts, and Sarah Wade. 🌟 MTTS is Maryland’s premier annual tourism industry conference, bringing together leaders from both the public and private sectors to network, share insights, and discover new strategies for advancing Maryland’s tourism industry. 🌍✨ We are thrilled to announce that VAAAC's Senior Director of Finance and Administration, Shannon Harcum, was elected as a new board member of the Maryland Tourism Coalition! 🎉👏 Additionally, the Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Feasibility Study Consortium received the 2024 Cooperative Partnership Award! 🚢🏆 #TourismExcellence #MarylandTourism #VAAAC #AnnapolisMaryland

✨ Hot off the presses! ✨ We’re thrilled to share that Annapolis Pride has been recognized as the Best Local Pride by the editors of Washington Blade, the leading LGBTQIA+ publication in the Nation’s Capital! To top it off, #Annapolis has also been named the Best Local Day Trip destination by its many readers—just in time for World Pride coming to DC next June! 🏳️🌈 As we gear up for next year, we can’t wait to welcome even more visitors to experience the unique charm and vibrant pride of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. #AnnapolisPride #WashingtonBlade #WorldPride2024 #LGBTQIA+ #VisitAnnapolis #BestDayTrip