Maryland Tourism Development Board

The Maryland Tourism Development Board helps guide efforts to grow Maryland's tourism industry and market the state as a travel destination.

Created in 1993, the Board brings together leaders from across Maryland's tourism and hospitality industries, including attractions, lodging, restaurants, retail and transportation.

Explore more information about the Maryland Tourism Development Board on the Office of Tourism's industry website.

Members

Ben Seidel (Chair) - Founder, President, and CEO, Real Hospitality Group
Robert Arthur - General Manager, The Ivy Hotel and Magdalena, a Maryland Bistro
Todd Burbage - CEO, Blue Water - Vice Chair/Lodging
Tonya Fitzpatrick - Esq. CEO, World Footprints
Andy Frank - Principal, Cap Ex Advisory
The Honorable Wayne Hartman - Maryland House of Delegates, District 38C - Vice Chair/Food Service
Melonie Johnson - President & COO, MGM National Harbor
The Honorable Nancy J. King - Maryland State Senator, District 39
Gerardo Martinez - CEO, Wild Kid Acres, LLC - Vice Chair/Attractions
The Honorable James N. Mathias, Jr. - Secretary-Treasurer
The Honorable Johnny Mautz - Maryland State Senator, District 37
LeVern McElveen - LeVern McElveen and Associates LLC
Chris Riehl - President, Rent-A-Tour
Al Spence - President/CEO, A.S. Midway Tours - Vice Chair/Transportation
Shelonda Stokes - President & CEO, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore - Vice Chair / Retail
Sandy Maruchi-Turner - Manager of Cecil County Tourism
The Honorable Melissa Wells - Maryland House of Delegates, District 40

Contact

Cassandra Vanhooser, Managing Director

Lisa Hansen Terhune, Destination Development Manager

Office of Tourism and Film
Maryland Department of Commerce
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Meetings

October 2, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Agenda

Via Zoom Teleconferencing

Past meetings, agenda and minutes are also archived on the Office of Tourism's industry website.

Maryland Tourism Development Board

Members

Contact

Meetings

Meeting Archive