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The 32nd Annual Tourism & Travel Summit

was held recently at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort & Spa from November 14th through November 16th, 2012.

**See MTTS 2012 in Pictures! *Password: MTTS2012**

Here's more great scenes from MTTS 2012 from K.R.R. Photography.

Showcase of 2012 Speakers & Summit Highlights

Hannah Paramore: Digital Marketing 2.0

Geoff Freeman: Why Travel Matters

Bruce Turkel: Truth Behind Motivation

Anirban Basu: Economic Forecast

Victoria Isley: Trends in Destination Marketing

This three-day event attracts 250-300 tourism and hospitality industry leaders from throughout the State of Maryland to learn the latest techniques in marketing, sales, public relations, social media, grassroots advocacy, and to hear about the economic outlook for the industry / the country.

The Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit is the year’s best opportunity to meet and to share with industry peers during the general sessions, award luncheons, networking breaks, receptions, mobile workshops and MTC's annual awards gala celebrating the achievements of our tourism professionals.

Formally, guests of the Summit have the opportunity to be recognized in front of their peers and win professional and marketing awards for their organizations' successes or their personal achievements. Informally, the Summit also has wonderful raffle prize opportunities for Summit participants to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences, VIP tickets, posh getaways, great golf outings, and feasts for foodies.

This year marks the 33rd anniversary and promises record-breaking attendance, an influx of new sponsors, several exciting program changes and a line-up of speakers that is truly second-to-none. Be a part of the 2013 Summit!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available (early bird rates through August 30th, 2013). The 2013 Summit will be held at the The Hotel at Arundel Preserve, a full-service, luxury boutique green hotel in Arundel Mills, Maryland.

Sponsor the Summit in 2013!

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Platinum, Gold, Bronze and Silver Sponsorships are just the start of the excitement, events, keynotes, workshops, networking, tourism awards, and professional development opportunities that are all part of Maryland Tourism's most prestigious industry gathering. Professionals from across the state will attend. You don't want to miss this event!

Start now to get involved in a meaningful way to promote your business and show off your products and services to Maryland's top tourism professionals.

See what Summit attendees had to say:

“Thank you so much for making me feel so welcome this week. I know Hearst's investment was well made in the Gold Sponsorship. I have gone to many state meetings over the years and this was one of the best. Look forward to working with MTC in the future and hoping for success with the coop set for the May issues.”

—Nick Romano
Hearst Women's Travel Group (Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, Country Living)

“The Tourism and Travel Summit is a great networking event. As well as seeing and visiting with many of our friends, partners and valued advertisers, we can directly attribute a $10,000 sale for a promotional piece to a conversation at the conference’s closing day breakfast. This is a MUST go-to-event every year and we are proud our publication serves as a sponsor.”

—Ross Peddicord
Co-Publisher, VP Marketing, Maryland Life Magazine

"My first experience at the Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit was an experience I will not soon forget. It was nice to be around a group of individuals who have so much passion for their state and work so hard at the marketing of it. Since I'm new to Maryland in my job as Marketing Director for Hollywood Casino, Perryville, attending helped me understand all the reasons people visit Maryland and how we can tie those activities and attractions into the selling of our product as a destination. Also, attendees really enjoyed spending time with one another, and everything Loews Annapolis did was first class! This event gave me the opportunity to meet many people including the representatives of each county."

—Marc DeLeo
Hollywood Casino Perryville

"I attended the MTTS Summit Meeting in 2010 in Annapolis, MD and was able to recruit three new members with all of the wonderful networking possibilities available during the meeting. I would certainly encourage anyone seriously interested in learning about business and doing business in the State of Maryland to attend. I certainly will be there!"

—Mary Presley
Executive Administrator
Maryland Motorcoach Association

Thank You to Our 2012 Summit Sponsors!

Please support our sponsors. They make it possible to continue our excellent educational programs and special events at the Summit.

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