MDMO

Maryland Association of Destination
Marketing Organizations

WHO WE ARE

The vision of MDMO is to advance tourism as a cornerstone of Maryland's economic growth and community vitality.

As a unified body of Maryland's officially designated Destination Marketing Organizations, MDMO leads with vision and purpose to elevate the state's tourism industry, strengthen strategic partnerships, and champion tourism as a driving force for economic opportunity and quality of life.

What is a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO)? A DMO is the principal organization responsible for leadership in the development and marketing of the tourism industry within their jurisdiction. The Maryland Tourism Development Board has authorized one DMO per 23 Maryland Counties, Baltimore City and Ocean City.

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ADVOCACY

Tourism is a Growth Strategy for Maryland

193,845 MARYLANDERS ARE EMPLOYED BY THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

THE MARYLAND TOURISM INDUSTRY IS STRONG WITH VISITORS SPENDING $21.2 BILLION

TOURISM TRANSACTIONS GENERATE $1.4 BILLION IN STATE TAXE REVENUE

Visitor spending in Maryland funds government priorities and citizen services, including transportation, education, and public safety. Every dollar spent on tourism results in an increase in state and local tax revenue, jobs, and economic impact.

Every household would pay $1,051 more if not for the state and local taxes generated by tourism.

Maryland’s Destination Marketing Organizations leverage the state’s investment in tourism marketing with municipal, county, and private partnership funds.