2024 Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 25
QUALITY OF LIFE
EVENTS & OUTREACH
TRAVEL & TOURISM REVENUE
Visitors to Charles County are crucial for generating revenue because they drive sales, increase
brand awareness, and foster community engagement, all of which contribute to success.
The county continues to experience growth in revenues generated by travel and tourism initiatives. In 2023 (most current data),
Charles County realized $240,800,000 in tourism industry
sales (industry sales include lodging, food and beverage, retail,
recreation, transportation).
The Tourism Division plans and develops many
events for not only our local community, but also
to attract visitors from other areas.
Over 1 million visitors stayed in hotels and/or spent money at
local businesses, restaurants, and other local amenities in 2023.
This data was produced by Tourism Economics and D.K. Shifflet.
WELCOME CENTER
The Crain Memorial Welcome Center located in Newburg served
more than 104,600 customers in 2023. Travel Counselors help
visitors develop a custom itinerary, learn about local events, get
directions to their next stop or reser ve lodging. This is a great
resource to plan a staycation, weekend outing, or vacation to
Charles County.
The Shops at Waldorf Center's
CLASSIC CAR SHOW Meets the
Charles County CLASSIC CARB SHOW
featuring your favorite
local food trucks!
1,061,500 Vacationers!
626,600
434,900
Day Visits
Overnight Stays
2.5% Growth in 2022
1% Growth in 2022
SAT • MAY 11
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Shops at Waldorf Center
2952 Festival Way, Waldorf, MD
(Lot adjacent to Cava)
FREE ENTRANCE TO THIS
FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT
ExploreCharlesCounty.com
8190 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacfco, MD
301-932-3470 (MD Relay: 7-1-1)
CLASSIC CARB SHOW
In 2024 staff produced the Charles County Classic
Carb Show in par tnership with The Shops at
Waldorf and DMV Rods & Classics Car Club. This
family friendly event featured a food truck festival
and classic car show. The event yielded an estimated 4,500 attendees. Staff will continue to
produce signature events that both benefit residents and attract overnight visitors.
• Maryland Association
of Counties Summer
Conference with our
first RPT COLORING
BOOK.
• Launched first
BLACK BUSINESS
MONTH that
featured 26 participating businesses.
Charles County Government Annual Report • 2024
The Charles
County Department
of Recreation, Parks,
& Tourism is proud
to partner with the
Shops at Waldorf
Center.
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• Sponsored local community and
tourism events including SMADC “BUY LOCAL”
CHALLENGE AND TRIOFEST.
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