2010 Annual Report - Downtown Baltimore

marketing & eventsBaltimore Restaurant WeekSince Downtown Partnership and Visit Baltimorecreated Baltimore Restaurant Week five years ago,we have expanded it to twice a year, and havegrown the number of participating restaurants andthe number of diners who take advantage of thepromotion. We’ve also inspired a host of similarpromotions throughout the region. The event isnow one of the leading restaurant weeks in thecountry, and has done much to promote the diverserange and skill of Baltimore chefs.Dining promotionsIn addition to Restaurant week, The Partnership runsthe DineDowntownBaltimore.com website andcreates ads and events, such as Oyster Week andDine on Charles Street, that help restaurants attractcustomers, and that lead diners to new fooddestinations in neighborhoods across Downtown.Kids Love DowntownWith a variety of cultural and educationalattractions that appeal to kids, Downtown hasalways been a destination for parents andeducators from around the region. More andmore, these resources are also being enjoyed bythe growing number of Downtown families whoappreciate having so many kid-friendly optionsright in their back yard.Wherever they live, our website,KidsLoveDowntownBaltimore.com, can betterconnect parents with exhibits, activities, andspecial discounts on kid-friendly happenings –particularly during October, which is officially Kids’Month in Downtown.