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42 B M & T ••• July/August 2025 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com Post-event leisure programming includes harbor cruises, art strolls, and pri- vate museum nights. Dining options reflect Baltimore's flavor and resilience. The Land of Kush, a Black-owned vegan soul food establishment, is a local favorite for corporate catering and community engagement sessions. Other highlights include Ida B's Table, known for its con- temporary Southern cuisine and poetic ambience, and Foraged, a chef-dominat- ed space perfect for intimate leadership dinners. Group cooking workshops and culinary diplomacy experiences with local chefs further extend networking beyond the boardroom, introducing guests to Baltimore's food heritage. Baltimore's transportation network includes easy connections via BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, and the Charm City Circulator for free downtown mobility. The city's urban fabric and planner-ready infrastructure make it ideal for events focused on equity, innovation, and dynamic exchange. Baltimore does not polish its truth. It presents it with depth. For planners ready to serve substance with style, this city answers. • • PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY • • Just minutes from Washington DC, Prince George's County stands as one of the most affluent majority-Black counties in the United States and a rising force in the national meetings scene. Home to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, the county offers more than 500,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space along the Potomac River in National Harbor. The venue includes a 180,000 square foot exhibit hall, mul- tiple ballrooms, breakout spaces, and a 19-story atrium with waterfront views that combine scale with ele- gance. The convention center also features an outdoor pavilion and landscaped terraces suited for recep- tions and open-air networking. Its in- house catering emphasizes regional fare sourced from Black-owned farms. Accommodations span well beyond Gaylord, with over 3,000 hotel rooms countywide including The Westin National Harbor, AC Hotel by Marriott, and the Harborside Hotel, each offering modern ameni- ties and planner flexibility. Prince George's County's adjacency to Capitol Hill makes it an ideal destina- tion for policy-driven, educational, or nonprofit meetings with national sig- nificance. Metro access and shuttle networks simplify logistics for region- al and fly-in groups alike. The county tourism board provides complimenta- ry destination site visits for planners, including access to historic properties and local cultural venues. The College Park Aviation Museum and the African American Heritage Preservation Program offer planners options to embed cultural storytelling into their programming. For post- event experiences, the National Harbor Waterfront District features over 40 restaurants, art installations, and rooftop venues ideal for receptions and team building. Black-owned busi- nesses such as Savor at Studio X and KitchenCray Cafe bring flavor and story to the table. Additional cultural AREA GUIDES National Harbor - Prince George's County • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor 752 SpringHill Suites Baltimore ST Convention Center Area 157 Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor 208 Springhill Suites by Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor 99 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Baltimore Convention Center Total Meeting Space 300,000 sq. ft. Largest Hall 85,000 sq. ft. Largest Ballroom 36,672 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 50 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit Baltimore – (410) 659-7300 www.baltimore.org ••••••••••••••