The Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD
What's New
VisitAnnapolis, the CVB for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, launched a new, independent website in spring 2015,
naptownlocals.com, that is powered by the insights, commentary and recommendations of local bloggers. The new site provides the latest information on events, attrac- tions, and happenings, and introduces readers to Annapolis’ hidden gems, local traditions and insider favorites.
Once individuals have mined the
naptownlocals.com site for information, they’ll be just a click away from the
visitannapolis.org,
weddingsinannapolis.com,
meetinannapolis.com and
thehotelsatbwi.com websites.
Aloft and Element Hotels Arundel Mills held an open house tour in October 2015 to introduce their newly refurbished hotels. Located under a single roof, the properties offer two distinctly different experiences for guests.
In October 2015, the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel converted to become Crowne Plaza Annapolis.
The Annapolis Marriott Waterfront is now the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel. In September 2015, the property became part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, a group of independent hotels where
guests can enjoy a unique travel experience and still earn and redeem their Marriott Rewards points. The property is still owned and operated by Thayer Lodging, and has changed its look to reflect more of the Annapolis community.
The Fairfield Inn celebrated its grand opening in Hanover in March of 2015, offering 96 guest rooms and meeting space on site.
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club began welcoming guests to its newest property – The Inn at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club – in October 2015. Located just steps from the Beach Club, the Inn offers 54 luxury boutique guest rooms and suites bringing an innovative concept to Kent Island.
Part of the U.S. Naval Academy, The Clubs at Akerson Tower opened in spring 2015. Located in the new nearly $9-million Akerson Tower at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, the North and South clubs offer a combined total of 3,600-square feet of meeting space with large screen televisions, projection screens and a complete audio system that connects the two clubs, so they can be used in conjunction with one another. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide amazing views, as well.
In January 2015, the Treaty of Paris Center opened next to the Treaty of Paris Restaurant at the Maryland Inn in Annapolis. The Treaty of Paris
Center brings to life the 1783-1787 period through reenactments, films, exhibits, and walking tours.
After three years of renovations, the Old Senate Chamber at the Maryland State House reopened to the public in July 2015. It has been restored to how it would have architecturally appeared in 1783-1784.
The State of Maryland purchased the James Brice House from the International Masonry Institute and asked Historic Annapolis, Inc. to manage, preserve and share the national treas- ure built 1767-1773. The Georgian mansion is considered one of the top ten houses from Colonial America because of its architectural importance, and it is available for rental for events and corporate gatherings.
In January 2015, the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights (near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport) completed a renova- tion of its conference center.
Food and Drink
In summer 2015, Firkin and Flyer opened at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. Modeled after a tradi- tional neighborhood British Pub, the new restau- rant includes a 3,700-square foot dining area and bar, along with a separate lounge.
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