Tourism on the upswing in Baltimore, though challenges remain, officials say

Baltimore’s tourism industry, badly battered by pandemic shutdowns, is gaining ground, tourism officials said Thursday. Though visitation has not returned to pre-pandemic levels and the tourism sector remains in recovery, the city is poised to emerge as an urban retreat, industry leaders said during Visit Baltimore’s annual meeting, held this year in person at Horseshoe Casino. Officials said they see new opportunities ahead thanks to several planned developments and investments, recently formed key partnerships and advertising campaigns aimed at elevating the city’s profile and showcasing a more diverse sector of its people and neighborhoods.