We hope you can join us for a special networking opportunity with industry partners at our “Red Hot For Travel” breakfast event to officially kick off Maryland Tourism Day 2025. What better way to celebrate our shared love of the tourism industry, and its impact across the state, than on Valentine's Day!
VAAAC Industry Connect
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, the official destination marketing and management organization for Anne Arundel County, and the City of Annapolis, Maryland, operates as a 501c (6) nonprofit.
Guided by core values of inclusivity, audacity, and stewardship, our mission is to foster a welcoming destination and promote tourism for the benefit of visitors, partners, and the community.
Our approach is nothing short of transformative, creating a visitor experience that surpasses expectations with holistic and intentional strategies. We create dynamic opportunities for our partners through tailored marketing initiatives, as well as focus on increased accessibility and mobility across the entire region.
Partnering with us not only opens doors for growth but allows for collaboration with tourism businesses and organizations throughout the region. And the best part? There's no cost to join us, and you choose the opportunities that best align with your priorities or budget.
The new year brings new upcoming events, partnership opportunities, and key travel dates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, stay up to date!
Who We Are
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (VAAAC) is managed by an experienced staff of tourism professionals and supported by a dedicated board of directors.
What We Do
Fueled by lodging taxes, cooperative advertising, and grants, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County promotes and develops the region as a premier vacation, meeting, sport, and group destination.
How We Do It
Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County uses a variety of marketing, public relations, and sales strategies to promote the destination in an inclusive and welcoming way.
The Foundation
In 2023, Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County launched a nonprofit charitable arm to invest in and sustain the tourism and hospitality industry through mission-adjacent work.