Sector Information

The research conducted by the Governor's Workforce Investment Board's (GWIB) Hospitality and Tourism Industry Steering Committee between March 2005 and December, 2006 began with this initial industry and workforce profile. The profile was produced by the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR).

Hospitality and Tourism Industry Monograph 2007 - available in Adobe Acrobat format

An updated industry and workforce profile in included in the industry monograph published in January 2007. This is an excerpt from the executive summary:

The Maryland hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the state. In 2005, the state welcomed more than 27 million visitors, and the most recent figures show that the industry contributed $10 billion to Maryland's economy that year.

The 7.2% employment increase between 2001 and 2004 was more than four times the rate for total private sector employment, resulting in a net increase of 15,464 jobs. The industry is forecasted to continue this rate of growth over the next several years. An estimated 1,068,525 openings (growth combined with replacement demand) will be added to the Maryland economy through 2012.