(Washington, DC) … Destination DC, the official tourism and marketing office for the nation’s capital, announces 22 dedicated hotel partners in time to welcome springtime visitors. These best addresses offer exceptional room rates March 1-May 31, 2013, vacation-perfect weeks when DC’s world-class cultural calendar springs to life with events, many inspired by the 2013 National Cherry Blossom Festival. Hotel reservations can be secured online: Washington.org/spring and by phone: 1-877-44BLOOM (1-877-442-5666).
Organization focuses on IAPCO, China and new market segments for opportunities
(Washington, DC) – Destination DC (DDC) is expanding its strategies to capitalize on opportunities to win international business in cooperation with Events DC. Washington, DC will host the International Association of Professional Congress Organizers (IAPCO) Council Meeting, Oct. 13-16, 2016, expand its efforts targeting the Chinese MICE market and position DC to attract new market segments.
“With 21 major citywide events and conventions in 2017, bringing an estimated impact of $357 million and 45,565 total room nights, we’re poised to have one of the strongest years for business in recent history,” said Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of DDC. “However, as we constantly look at new ways to attract business to the nation’s capital, we see major opportunities for growth in international business.”
Washington, DC Announces Special Events During IPW 2017 Held in DC for the first time, IPW will generate $1.7 billion for the city within three years
(Washington, DC) – Destination DC (DDC), announced plans today for an incredible lineup of special events to showcase DC during the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2017, which will be held in the nation’s capital for the first time, June 3-7, 2017. Washington, DC will welcome 6,000 delegates from 70 countries for the travel industry’s premier international marketplace, which is the single largest generator of travel to the U.S.
The international audience of thousands will experience the city in a new way during IPW, whether they’re first-time or repeat visitors. DDC is working with the National Park Service and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum to hold a spectacular indoor/outdoor Opening Ceremony on Sunday, June 4. The Press Brunch, also on June 4, will be at the Newseum, giving hundreds of in
26 January 2021
Destination DC has launched a redesigned website.
The new mobile-first site provides an immersive experience for users while maintaining its status as a go-to hub to discover Washington, DC neighbourhoods, art, culture, shopping and sports.
Developer MMGY Global provided expertise on the official visitor website for the United States capital.
“Our website is one of the most important ways we communicate with potential visitors and locals, and after a year where travel has been decimated, it’s fitting to start off 2021 with a fresh look at the destination as we have an eye toward recovery,” said Elliott Ferguson, president of Destination DC (DDC).