Tag Archives: Baltimore tourism

Baltimore Business Journal: Broker: ‘Developer with ties to Baltimore’ could take ownership of Harborplace

Posted on July 16, 2021
Baltimore Harborplace
"A new owner with local roots, a long-term commitment and a transformational vision would provide an excellent opportunity to take the tarnish off this jewel."--GBC's Don Fry
Read More...

The Center Club: Public Safety in Baltimore from an Equity Perspective [Video]

Posted on February 8, 2021
Center Club Social Justice
On Feb. 5, The Center Club held a discussion on Public Safety in Baltimore from an Equity Perspective with Mayor Brandon Scott, State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and Greater Baltimore Committee President & CEO Donald Fry.
Read More...

World Cup Host Organizing Committee kicks-off campaign to bring 2026 event to Baltimore region

Posted on August 27, 2020
World Cup 2026
The Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup Host Organizing Committee kicked-off a campaign on August 26, 2020, to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the Greater Baltimore Region.
Read More...

Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, regarding bringing the 2026 World Cup to Baltimore-Maryland

Posted on August 27, 2020
Statement of Donald C. Fry, President and CEO, Greater Baltimore Committee, regarding bringing the 2026 World Cup to Baltimore-Maryland: “With its world class sports facilities, waterfront and accessible transportation, Baltimore makes for a very attractive host venue for the 2026 World Cup. Having previously hosted major soccer events such as...
Read More...

BBJ: Pimlico redevelopment leaders confident that project will move ahead despite Covid-19

Posted on August 26, 2020
Pimlico rendering
In an August 26 webinar hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee, Senate President Bill Ferguson said he's less anxious about the Pimlico's prospects than he was earlier this spring.
Read More...

What’s next for Lexington Market?

Posted on August 20, 2020
Transform Lexington Market
On August 20, 2020, representatives from Seawall Development joined the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) for a discussion on the redevelopment of Lexington Market -- the nation’s oldest continuously operating market.
Read More...

BBJ: Racanelli, other industry leaders share insights during GBC panel

Posted on July 16, 2020
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium, along with attractions and businesses across Baltimore, shut down in March as cases of the novel coronavirus rose in Maryland. It reopened July 1 after Gov. Larry Hogan moved the state into the second phase of a three-part reopening plan.
Read More...

The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore business leaders detail ongoing fallout from coronavirus pandemic

Posted on July 15, 2020
National Aquarium
Business leaders took part in a virtual forum July 15 hosted by the Greater Baltimore Committee to discuss the state of the city’s restaurant, tourism and travel industries.
Read More...

What does the future hold for the hospitality and tourism industry?

Posted on July 15, 2020
National Aquarium and Hotel Pendry
Al Hutchinson, President & CEO of Visit Baltimore; Jim Kinney, Managing Partner of The Capital Grille; John Racanelli, President & CEO of the National Aquarium; and Juan Webster, General Manager of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore participated in the conversation.
Read More...