Join us for our Annual Tourism Summit on Thursday, August 3rd at the Evergreen Heritage Center in Allegany County, Maryland.

This year’s summit will focus on improving visitor experience for sustainable tourism. Concurrent sessions will feature presentations on Maryland examples of best practices and tools and examples for improving visitor experience. There will also be networking opportunities and local tours. This event is FREE to attend (lunch included) and is open to anyone interested or involved in the tourism, lodging, and hospitality industries: business owners, CVBs, local leaders, and tourist attractions. All in the AFNHA region are invited to attend!

The Keynote Address by Dr. Susan Williams (Concord University) will discuss “Maximizing experience for sustainable tourism”. Other session topics will include a tour of educational programs at Evergreen Heritage Center, Promotion at the State and Local Level, Trail Development from Proposal to Established Initiative, Maryland Heritage Areas, Accessibility, and more.

We will also host tours of attractions in downtown Cumberland on Wednesday, August 2nd.

Want to explore the area? See our recommended list of local attractions, or see https://www.mdmountainside.com/ for other local info.