Hospitality
The Underlying Foundation of an LESMD Economic Engine
Since the 19th Century the primary natural, physical assets such as beach and bay have represented the basis for tourism in the LESMD Region. The later development of associated activities such as sponsored events and attractions such as golf have served as an additional draw. In turn, a robust hotel and restaurant, or “hospitality”, base has provided the underlying support allowing for optimization of the entire range of tourism and travel tourism-related assets and activities in the LESMD Region.
How the LESMD hotel/restaurant (hospitality) industry supports and optimizes tourism related assets:
Hotel, restaurant, (Hospitality base)
Provides underlying support for all tourism and travel related assets
Associated activities and attractions leveraging primary assets
Boardwalk, marina, golf courses, amusement parks, shopping, state and national parks, hunting fish excursions, sponsored events
Primary assets (natural and cultural)
Beach, bay
The impact of Tourism on LESMD
Source Tourism Economics: 2019 Economic Impact of Tourism in Maryland
Somerset County Tourism
Located along the Chesapeake Bay and close to the Atlantic Ocean. With miles of tidal bays, rivers, and lush woodlands, this is nature’s masterpiece, a paradise for outdoor sportsmen, recreationists, nature lovers, and the ideal backdrop for family entertainment.
Tourism Website
Wicomico County Tourism
Wicomico County’s hospitality industry continues to see new growth. Nationally recognized events like the National Folk Festival and RunSBY (Boston Marathon qualifier) have made their way to the region ushering in thousands of new visitors and dramatically impacting the local economy.
Tourism Website
Maryland’s Coast
Tourism and Hospitality are a driving force in Worcester and a tremendous contributor to the economy. There are more than 11,500 hotel rooms, and 35,000 vacation rentals/Condominiums predominately in Ocean City and Ocean Pines, over 250 restaurants, and 17 championship Golf Courses.
Worcester County Tourism