August 24, 2018
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Several conventions have announced departures from Baltimore, dealing a blow to the city's hospitality industry.
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July 24, 2015
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Thousands of costumed convention attendees have taken over downtown Baltimore for Otakon 2015. The 3 day event, focusing on East Asian pop-culture, has been held annually at the Baltimore convention Center since1999 but will be moving to Washington, DC in ...
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The convention, held Friday through Sunday at the Baltimore Convention Center, celebrates elements of Asian pop culture, including anime, manga, video games and movies.
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August 15, 2013
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Despite its annual report noting some areas of concern, Visit Baltimore’s yearly business meeting Wednesday celebrated a successful year of “continued rebound” for the tourism industry.
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August 9, 2013
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The 20th annual Otakon, the three-day convention celebrating all things anime and manga, is back in Baltimore. The city's tourism agency projects the roughly 30,000 attendees with have about a $10 million economic impact on the city this year. (Maximilian Franz/The Daily Record)
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Read More »Do you like taking photos? The Daily Record wants your photos for print and online. Send us your Maryland Moment. Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the Day from The Daily Record’s staff photographers. We also have ...
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August 18, 2011
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Next to Otakon, this may be the second most interesting weekend of the year in Baltimore. Stan Lee will be the guest of honor at the 12th annual Comic-Con at the Baltimore Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets to ...
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July 29, 2011
Comments Off on Thousands gather in garb for Otakon at Baltimore Convention Center
Nearly 30,000 people — many dressed in colorful costumes — flocked to the Baltimore Convention Center Friday, July 29, 2011 for Otakon, a convention for fans of Asian popular culture.
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