National Travel And Tourism Week Celebrated In Annapolis

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY— May 3-9 happens to be the 37th annual National Travel and Tourism Week, but no one is traveling very far right now. Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County is instead using this designated week to recognize Annapolis and Anne Arundel County residents and businesses for their resiliency, selflessness, ingenuity and determination in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We’re a Navy town with a ‘Don’t give up the ship’ mentality. In the face of COVID-19, friends and neighbors are working together with elected officials and community leaders to help ensure no
families, no businesses are left behind. Our eyes are fixed on the goal of emerging from the pandemic stronger and better than ever before, said VAAAC Chairman of the Board Gary Jobson in a statement.

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley said it’s important to remind people during Travel and Tourism Week that Annapolis will continue to thrive after travel bans are lifted.

“We are a city with a long and rich history. We are a one-of-a-kind vacation destination as the state capital and home to the U.S. Naval Academy. It is important to remember, though, that
our strength has always been in the people of Annapolis. They’ve been working tirelessly to help preserve, protect, and enhance the destination, to strengthen it from the core, so that when people are ready once again to travel, we’ll be ready to welcome them with open arms," said Buckley in a statement.

VAAAC will be sharing stories of community collaboration daily via its social media channels, and the organization invites individuals and organizations to share their unique stories with the hashtag #WeAreAnnapolis, and tagging @VisitAnnapolis.