maryland office of tourism development fy 2003 annual report dear partner a healthy industry drives the economic well being our communities this is primary reason that ehrlich steele administration committed to aggressive promotion as world class destination in big business whether it s baltimore inner harbor and surrounding neighbor hoods beaches ocean city bustle capital region mountains western or time tides southern each year more than 20 million people select their travel traits encourage visitors come are same guarantee quality life residents enjoy living state offers wealth recreational cultural opportunities like gathering with friends family feast steamed crabs from chesapeake bay cheering hometown heroes at minor league baseball stadiums college sporting facilities professional teams home turf rich history opportunity reflect many sites were turning points