DC economy expected to take a hit as inaugural committee encourages public to stay home on Jan. 20
By Tom Fitzgerald and FOX 5 DC Digital Team
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DC economy expected to take hit amid inauguration COVID-19 precautions
President-elect Joe Biden s inaugural committee is making it clear that they don t want large crowds to gather in the District on Jan. 20. However, that decision also means D.C. could take a big hit to its economy on top of what it has already suffered.
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - Stay home, and stay safe: that s the message from President-elect Joe Biden s inaugural committee, which is making it clear that they don t want large crowds to gather in the District on Jan. 20.
Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. The hospitality industry really looks forward to inauguration every four years, said Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC, which markets the city for tourism.
But although inauguration will be smaller, Ferguson said hotels are still holding out hope that customers will come. People just want to be around and near events like that, he said. It’s similar to going to whatever city is hosting the Super Bowl.
The Rosewood Hotel in Georgetown is offering an inaugural ball package, with rates starting at $4,000 a night. The hotel says even with the capacity limits for inauguration, they still expect to sell out.