Join Baltimore Tourism Association for our September meeting on Thursday, September 11th, from 8:30 - 10:30am at the Sagamore Pendry Hotel in Baltimore.

We are excited to have Mia Blom, Visit Baltimore's Senior Director of Government & Community Affairs/Executive Director & Training Foundation, Visit Baltimore, speak about the Visit Baltimore Education and Training Foundation. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit is dedicated to developing Baltimore’s workforce and strengthening its tourism community, is proud to announce the launch of Charm City Certified, a new training course designed to strengthen the city’s visitor experience and empower the hospitality workers who bring it to life.

Charm City Certified is the first offering from Visit Baltimore Education and Training Foundation’s new Tourism Academy platform, a flexible, on-demand learning hub built to support the city’s tourism and hospitality workforce.

The course offers training in tourism fundamentals and best practices, giving frontline teams, volunteers and community partners the tools to welcome visitors with confidence and pride. Upon completion of the Charm City Certified course, participants will unlock access to an Insider Pass—a curated collection of special offers from local businesses and attractions that encourages exploration and deeper connection with the city.

“Our mission at the Visit Baltimore Education & Training Foundation is to highlight the role that tourism plays in Baltimore’s economy and invest in the people pushing it forward,” says Mia Blom, Executive Director of the Visit Baltimore Education & Training Foundation. “Tourism has the power to positively impact the quality of life for the people who live and work in Baltimore by attracting visitor spending that creates jobs, generates revenue for our city and supports local businesses and attractions. By launching Charm City Certified, we are providing resources for those who are on the front lines of the visitor experience while investing in long-term programs that create a stronger, more welcoming Baltimore for all travelers.”

Tourism Academy - https://tourismacademy.baltimore.org/

About our Host -Built proudly on the 1914 Recreation Pier, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is an iconic and storied former port of entry into the United States that has since been re-imagined as a luxury hotel and community centerpiece for the iconic Fells Point neighborhood.

Parking:

Valet Event Parking - $28.00 per vehicle (for up to 4 hours)

Self Parking - The closest covered garage is located at 915 S. Wolfe St, which is just a short walk from the hotel for those that may prefer to self-park (pricing varies).

Metered Street Parking - Based on availability, enforced by the City of Baltimore. Many of these spots are very close to the Hotel.

Reminder – If you have not already paid OR renewed your 2025 dues – Please pay at the meeting or online – include link. If not renewed, you will not have a presence on the BTA website, baltimoretourism.com.

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Baltimore Tourism Association September 2025 Member Meeting