Group Tour Operators Explore Baltimore County’s Waterfront

Towson, Md  (July 21, 2010) – Tour operators and BRAC coordinators from the region toured Baltimore County’s waterfront on a familiarization trip organized by the Baltimore County Department of Economic Development.. 

“Bus tours are important to the growth of Baltimore County’s tourism industry. Organized groups stay in our hotels, eat at our restaurants, shop at our stores, and visit our attractions,” said Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith.   

The American Bus Association (ABA) estimates the economic impact of one-day bus trips to be $3,240-$4,400 per coach and $7,000-$11,000 per coach for multi-day trips.   

The guided tour, billed as “Discover Baltimore County’s Waterfront,” took guests on a sample day tour that included visits to the White Marsh Hampton Inn and Fairfield Inn hotels, Ultimate Watersports, Marshy Point Nature Center, Carson’s Creekside Restaurant, Middle River Water Taxi,  the Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum, and the Island View Waterfront Café. 

“We are excited to showcase Baltimore County’s 175 miles of waterfront and introduce tour operators to the wonderful resources and attractions,” said Baltimore County Tourism Director Jill Feinberg.

Beth Huber, owner of the Middle River Water Taxi echoed these comments, “Visitors do not need to drive too far to enjoy the Chesapeake Bay. Our guided water taxi rides, along with tours offered by my counterparts, provide affordable, convenient, and wonderful ways to explore the Bay.” 

County Council Chairman John Olszewski, Sr. added, “Baltimore County’s geography offers so many wonderful opportunities. What better way to enjoy a summer day than on Baltimore County’s waterfront?”