ExPGC Tourism News & Notes
is presented by Experience Prince George's, the official Destination Marketing Organization of Prince George's County, Maryland.
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A Message from Experience Prince George’s President & CEO |
Hello everyone and welcome to September!
I love this time of year. For me, this month signifies change and growth as we close the splendor of summer, to open the renewed energy of fall.
This time last year, we were glued to our devices looking for things to do, unaware of how soon we would return to in-person events.
Well, if you’ve been waiting to get out, there are many choices this month from live concerts and outdoor entertainment, to food and drink venues hosting special events.
We honor International Underground Railroad month and encourage you to learn about the county’s history, involvement, and the people who brought about change.
We also celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month – from mid-September until mid-October – and the cultural fabric and contributions of our Hispanic communities.
It’s a great time to be living in, working in, and exploring Prince George’s County!
Let’s continue to do our part to maintain the safety and wellness of all.
Your tourism and hospitality champion,
Leslie W. Graves
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If you’re a Maryland-based small business in need of support, this new grant from BGE may be for you!
BGE is awarding $20,000 Energizing Small Business Grants to power small businesses in Maryland that are pivoting in response to the pandemic, and will prioritize companies owned by historically underrepresented groups.
Apply from September 1 - October 13, 2021!
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Operating under EPG's Covid-19 Workforce Development Recovery Program, the goal of the Rapid Re-Employment Grants is to put thousands of Prince George's County's residents back to work while providing financial support to struggling businesses.
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Hospitality and Tourism
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.
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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!
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Throughout the past month, many international airlines have begun to require surgical masks. Several of these are often traveling between Europe in Asia. Lufthansa, Swiss Air Lines, Air France, and Croatia Airlines have had this policy for a while now but airlines like Finnair have recently adapted these airlines.
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The majority (98%) of clients working with American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) expect travel to return before the end of 2021.
But the emergence of new Covid-19 variants and an increase in cases in some regions have pushed back some restarts from the third quarter of the year to the final three months.
More than half (55%) of travel managers polled have lifted or relaxed booking restrictions, more than double the level recorded in May.
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EVENTalks is an event industry podcast dedicated to supporting meeting and event professionals and the industry at large with hot topics, panel discussions and industry insider viewpoints.
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Preventing The Spread of Covid-19 during In-Person Events
Of the 2 million people clogging airport security lines and gate areas again each day, one crowd is still largely missing: business travelers.
Their absence is noteworthy because they are a key source of revenue and profit, underpinning a record-breaking stretch of financial gain for U.S. airlines that ended with the coronavirus.
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Team's '21 will be held in Atlantic City, NJ! This is an event for organizations that are in the sports industry. Many organizations will be there like 3v3 Live National, Soccer Tour, A&P Commission Jonesboro Arkansas, AC Sports, Adrenaline Special Events, Akitua, Albuquerque Sports Commission, and Alliance Reservations Network.
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Accommodations & Hospitality |
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The widespread staffing shortages plaguing hospitality enterprises are not solely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Sure, the pandemic has intensified them, but the shortages are more so a direct byproduct of ineffective labor structures that fail to align with the needs of a new generation of workers.
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A majority of key decisionmakers in APAC's travel industry expect recovery will not come until 2023, although quarantine requirements may phase out sooner than that, according to a recent report published by Collinson, the travel company behind the Priority Pass lounge programme, in partnership with CAPA.
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Get ready for the big game with the IHG Meet with Confidence offer. Whether you're traveling for a championship game or a regional tournament, book your next group or event with peace of mind knowing cleanliness and well-being is a priority.
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US weekly hotel occupancy reached its highest level since October 2019, while room rates hit an all time high according to STR's latest data through July 24th.
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September is International Underground Railroad Month and Maryland is home to leaders like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, and many other. So if you want to explore the sights and history of the undergrad rail road Maryland is a great place to be.
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These unique two-day events have panel discussions, conversations circles where we discuss topics related to lasting legacies of chattel slavery, public archaeological experiences, and overnight camping at the sites where enslaved ancestors once lived.
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The Biggest, Most Terrifying Halloween Celebration on the Planet is Baaack
This year, the company’s signature Halloween celebration returns in all of its glory with miles of haunted mazes; new, spooktacular Halloween-themed shows, and live band performances; creepy scareactors prowling the midways; and thrilling, monster rides…in the dark.
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Willy K's in the Holiday Inn Greenbelt is hosting a Sip & Paint
Bring out your artistic side on September 7th and 28th for this creative gathering and starting September 12th, you can start to watch your favorite football games when they open on Sundays for this great sport!
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Upcoming Concerts:
Chaka Khan and Erykah Badu
MGM National Harbor welcomes legendary artist Chaka Khan on stage Sunday, September 19th and neo-soul artist Erykah Badu on Saturday, September 25th. Tickets can be purchased in the links above. |
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Rock Your Body, Move Your Body, Bounce Bounce! The SocaBounce Fitness is great for building endurance while increasing your metabolism and is a tremendous workout for your core. According to Okeemah, new students can learn how to use the “rebound” boots in under ten minutes but have so much fun in the classes that they often return for several more hours of these high-intensity – low impact dance/aerobic classes.
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A new $28 million, state-of-the-art ice rink will replace a rink destroyed by fire. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins got a first look.
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The 2021 Bedford Cup Mid-Atlantic Championships is right around the corner! The Division I collegiate tournament returns to JTCC in College Park for its fifth year after the tournament was cancelled in 2020.
From September 24 - 26 the tournament will feature exciting competition among 13 universities: University of Maryland, Towson University, Georgetown University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Howard University, George Mason University, James Madison University, University of Richmond, George Washington University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, Loyola University Maryland and University of Delaware.
The Bedford Cup is supported through the charitable donations of the Edward T. Bedford Foundation.
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On September 25th, attend this World-Class, Waterfront, Culinary Event. Join in the excitement of the 12th Annual National Wine and Food Festival in DC; bringing together world-renowned chefs, artisanal craftsmen, and culinary pioneers with thousands of Metro DC’s foodies.
Over 100 different international and local wines, craft beers, and craft spirits in an "all you care to taste" affair. The title says wine but there are all types of adult beverages offered, sampled, and compared.
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La Flor de Puebla in Riverdale Park offers a wide range of breads, pastries and cakes, with specialties such as pan de Manteca, a type of Cuban bread, and mantecadas, a sweet muffin popular in Mexico.
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The new Entrepreneurship Hub at Bowie State University is not just a new campus facility, it’s a community; better yet it’s a $42 million enterprise for aspiring business owners and the gateway for innovation and creativity. This will be the first university to do this in Maryland and The first HBCU to do this also.
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The 32nd Annual Susan Mona and John Denison - Christmas in April Prince George’s County Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on September 27 at the Courses at Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs. Over the years, the event has caught the attention of golfers at all levels. The event is already sold out this year but organizers are still in need of silent auction items and sponsors. All profits for the tournament will go towards the organization’s programs for 2023.
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Prince George’s County Del. Erek Barron slated to take the U.S. Attorney for Maryland Seat; First Democrat Selected in 20 Years. A resident of Bowie, Barron is a defense attorney and has been a member of the House of Delegates since 2015. Before that, he had a brief career as a federal prosecutor and as an assistant state’s attorney in Prince George’s and Baltimore. Barron is also the Chairman of the Prince George’s County House Delegation.
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Three PGC sites made the list of Top 20 places to take kids in the D.C. Metro area, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey.
Bowie Ice Arena was ranked #9, Montpelier Farms #10, and College Park Aviation Museum #12. Congratulation to all these amazing family-friendly sites!
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