ExPGC Tourism News & Notes
is presented by Experience Prince George's, the official Destination Marketing Organization of Prince George's County, Maryland.
|
|
A Message from Experience Prince George’s President & CEO |
Dear Partners,
It was wonderful to see so many of you during our recent Partner Connection!
We appreciated your participation and hearing from you firsthand about the impact of the pandemic, the ways you adjusted, and your plans for moving forward.
As we ease into the month, I reflect on the word sacrifice and the sacrifices we’ve made to emerge stronger, together.
This coming Veterans Day we celebrate and honor the many service members who exemplified courage, heart, fortitude and sacrifice.
We observe Native American Heritage Month by recognizing the contributions, different cultures, languages, and traditions of Native Americans throughout the state and across the nation, as well as the many sacrifices endured by tribes and reservations.
Thanksgiving reminds us to cherish our family and friends; our neighbors and communities and the diversity that makes our county stand apart.
Our county is special. As a destination, we take great pride in welcoming everyone to our experiences, away from home.
When we roll out the red carpet with great service, kindness, and appreciation, visitors will not only remember how good we made them feel; they will also return.
Your tourism and hospitality champion,
Leslie W. Graves
|
|
|
|
Prince George’s County is providing grants to assist businesses that have been verified to be within the Purple Line Impacted Corridor.
The grant will be for $5,000 and applications are now open.
|
|
|
|
When you know where to look, help for your small business is there for the taking.
Times are tough for small business, but help is available, from both the government—federal, state or local—and the private sector. It may be in the form of a grant, a loan or a leg up competing in a difficult business environment. Here’s a breakdown to help with available resources.
|
|
|
|
Experience Prince George's continues to promote Prince George’s County as a desired destination for hospitality and tourism and your membership is key to the success of our community. ExPGC aggressively markets to enhance awareness of our businesses, attractions and assets and there’s no better way to highlight our destination than with your partnership! Join ExPGC and partner with us for the future! Application available by visiting: https://www.experienceprincegeorges.com/member/
|
|
|
|
Visit Prince George's County and dine on an array of delectable dishes. Introduce your tastebuds to a new dining experience. Whether it's brunch, lunch, dinner, or something sweet, there are many restaurants with unique and tasty option on the menus.
Please call or visit respective restaurants websites for hours of operations and online ordering.
|
Shop at one of the many boutiques and businesses within Prince George's! Enhance your signature style, pamper yourself or someone special, find a new product, or unique gift. Small businesses throughout the county need our support!
|
|
|
|
Congratulations to our President & CEO, Leslie W. Graves, who was awarded a 2021 APEX Award by Black Meetings & Tourism.
Leslie is one of only four African-American women who leads a DMO/CVB in the industry. Her leadership and impact in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry continues to enhance partnerships that influence key stakeholders. We are thankful for her dedication and advocacy for Prince George’s County, MD and tourism overall. We are grateful for her distinguished service!
|
|
|
|
A new analysis by GlobalData’s Social Media Analytics Platform has discovered the top five most trending types of tourism on social networking sites like Twitter and Reddit this year.
The most popular type of tourism people online are talking about is virtual tourism. Through the use of augmented reality, virtual reality or video tours, attractions and destinations are getting creative, offering these virtual tourism alternatives to traditional travel while countries continue to grapple with the pandemic.
|
|
|
|
According to the CDC’s official website, the government agency suggests those who have not received an approved COVID-19 vaccination should avoid domestic travel until they’ve received a full inoculation.
|
|
|
|
Latest GBTA poll also reports increased industry optimism, a rise in business travel bookings, support for vaccine programs and an eagerness to get back to traveling for work.
|
|
|
|
The Maryland Travel & Tourism Summit (MTTS) will be held November 8-10, 2021 in Hanover, MD. It is Maryland’s annual tourism industry conference that brings together all sectors of the hospitality industry where business and public sector leaders convene, network, and learn new strategies to advance Maryland’s Tourism industry. Register
|
|
|
|
The Hall CP is a restaurant, bar and event space venue that is ideal for meetings, brainstorming, networking events, and much more. Multiple spaces both indoor and outdoor offer unlimited opportunity for business partners and colleagues to meet and connect. Located in the heart of College Park, the Hall CP team is ready to assist you with your vision and needs. Click here for more information.
|
|
|
|
Meeting planning has always been a pressure-cooker of a job, but the challenges of the pandemic may be creating a mental health crisis for many event professionals. Getting mental health support is crucial, but where and how can event professionals get it?
|
|
|
|
Incorporating the destination’s local culture into your event agenda is a great way to get attendees interested and immersed in the experience of your event.
|
|
Accommodations & Hospitality |
|
|
|
Paychex and IHS Markit shared the latest jobs and wage data as part of the release of its monthly Small Business Employment Watch, and findings show that the leisure and hospitality sectors rank first for the first time since 2012. Leisure and hospitality jobs were up 3.86 percent during the past quarter.
|
|
|
|
– In the meantime, luxury hotels in city centers have been busy with creative promotions and packages.
"After Covid-19, experiences are the No. 1 priority," said Kasey Conner, director of sales and marketing at the Nines. "Celebrations are very big right now -- weddings, birthdays, social gatherings of all sorts. Our packages for anniversaries and honeymoons have been popular. And more and more people are looking for interesting experiences."
|
|
|
|
Expedia Group Media Solutions: “We’re seeing positive signals continue into the fall.” A report just published follows the survey of 2,200 Americans conducted in collaboration with Morning Consult. Expedia Group Media Solutions finds the majority (58%) of respondents have travel plans during the fall with Millennials in leading (67%) compared to Gen Z (61%), Gen X (53%), and Boomers (53%).
|
|
What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
|
|
"Stories My Father Told Me"
Artist Helen Zughaib shares artwork based on her father's stories of his childhood in Syria and Lebanon in the 1930s and 40s, and the family's immigration to the United States. The Greenbelt Community Center Art Gallery, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD. All ages welcome. Masks required. Hours: M-F, 9:00am - 9:00pm; Sat, 9:00am - 6:00pm; Sun, 9:00am - 7:00pm. Enjoy an interview with the artist.
|
|
|
|
Davies creates short time-lapse videos documenting the creation of her paintings. Three of her pieces, “Crossroads,” “Labyrinth of Life,” and “Dazzling: Geneva at 90” were selected for the Utopia Film Festival, and they will be shown at the Old Greenbelt Theatre on November 20-21 this year. See the schedule. Davies is a Greenbelt Recreation ARTS instructor; look for her watercolor class in the winter 2022 Activity Guide, coming soon!
|
|
|
|
Join us for this year's Heritage Film Festival. Four one-week programs of short films from local, national and international directors will be showcased -- including films from India, France, Puerto Rico, France, and Turkey.
|
|
|
|
It was the love for people and the love of art that Bradley Gillian always admired about his late wife Lorraine. To keep her spirit alive, Bradley recently decided to donate artwork valued at over $150,000 to Prince George’s Community College (PGCC).
|
|
Muralists sought to design, fabricate, and install a permanent mural within the county. For more information please visit: www.pgahc.org/calls-for-artists
|
|
November 26 - December 31, 2021
There is no better way to celebrate Christmas than gathering your family at Gaylord National. Explore acres of twinkling lights and decorations and hours of exciting holiday activities, shows, and events, including our Gaylord Hotels Original Experience, I Love Christmas Movies™ featuring five beloved films.
|
|
December 4 & 5, 2021
See Bruno Mars Live at The Theater at MGM National Harbor On 12/4 and 12/5. Don't miss one of the hottest live concerts happening before the end of the year!
|
|
|
|
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks joined leaders in celebrating the construction of the new Liberty Sports Park located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
The park, which is slated to open by Spring 2022, will include multi-use fields and was touted by Alsobrooks as the mid-Atlantic region’s premier sports complex.
|
|
|
|
Maryland Milestones, a brand established in 2012 by Anacostia Trails Heritage Area Inc., highlights the first and unique moments which have occurred (or are occurring) in the Maryland Certified Anacostia Trails Heritage Area. This program brings information about these milestones to the public and makes connections between the history, culture, and nature of the region.
|
|
|
|
More than 150 high school athletes from 15 schools will compete in the Unified Tennis High School State Championships held at JTCC on November 9. Attracting players from schools statewide, the event will feature a Unified Tennis format with teams comprised of participants with and without disabilities. The event will range from an individual skills division which grades athletes based on the tennis strokes to full-court yellow ball matches for more advanced competitors.
The event is free to attend, and spectators are welcome. If you are interested in volunteering, please email ghesse@jtcc.org.
|
|
|
|
Raised in an environment where her parents emphasized health, Lisa Harris took inspiration from her parents and opened up her own juice shop called the WaterHole.
“In 2013, my father passed from cancer and it kind of inspired me to just fulfill my dreams and start a business,” the owner of the Mount Rainier juice shop said.
The WaterHole is a juice bar located in Mount Rainier, Maryland, that provides fresh-pressed juices, plant-based organic food, fresh produce and the company’s line of organic supplements.
|
|
|
|
The annual and bilingual environmental celebration of the Anacostia River is back! There will be activities for the whole family. Come learn about the river and enjoy boat tours, fishing, tree planting and activities for the entire family. Saturday, October 9th from 9:00am to 4:00pm
|
|
|
|
Get your thinking caps on! PG Parks and Recreation invites youth to showcase their inner STEAM power through engaging and fun programming designed to build confidence and a better understanding in the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
|
|
|
|
The former first lady will appear Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. with “Black-ish” actor Yara Shahidi for a livestream conversation with students from 22 schools throughout the country, from Cal Poly Pomona to Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, from where Obama and Shahidi will speak. BET plans to televise the event at a later date, to be determined.
|
|
|
|
In a ceremony marked by traditional songs and a ground blessing, the University of Maryland on Monday announced the name of its new dining hall: Yahentamitsi, named in honor of the state’s Piscataway Conoy Tribe. Yahentamitsi (yah-HEN-tuh-MEET-see) will become the campus’s first new dining hall in nearly 50 years when it opens next fall, officials said.
|
|
EXPERIENCE PRINCE GEORGE'S
9200 Basil Court, Suite 101, Largo, MD 20774
301.925.8300 | info@experiencepgc.com
Visit us online at:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
