Wicomico Tourism Recognizes Community Members & Businesses For Their Support

(Salisbury, MD) Wicomico Tourism recognized its strongest supporters during a reception and awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 14 at the Wicomico County Visitor’s Center. Held annually since 2000, the reception recognizes community members and businesses who have dedicated themselves to supporting tourism initiatives in Wicomico County.

Over the past year, Tourism has sold and held 33 events (7 regional/national), generating 33,000 hotel room nights, 286,000 attendees and an estimated economic impact of $17.6 million. The department also staged four signature events (including ten year anniversary celebrations for Pork in the Park and the Autumn Wine Festival) which attracted over 24,000 attendees. Support received from community members and businesses played a vital role in these accomplishments.

Tourism Manger Steve Miller elaborates, “Tourism has become an economic engine for Wicomico County and it truly is a community-wide effort. From hotels to local businesses and restaurants, this community has bought in and demonstrates on a daily basis what makes Wicomico County so special. We’re excited about the future of tourism in Wicomico County and we’re tremendously grateful for the contributions that these individuals and organizations have made.”

Tourism awards were presented to the Business, Restaurant, Hotelier and Hospitality Person of the Year. The Betty K. Gardner Tourism Personof the Year was also revealed. This award, named in honor of the late Betty K. Gardner, honors an individual who has proven instrumental in the promotion of tourism in Wicomico County.