Destination DC
Destination DC makes capital connection at IMEX Frankfurt
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for the US capital, is showcasing its commitment to attracting international groups again at IMEX Frankfurt. “As we continue to focus on selling DC differently, our ‘Connected’ sales positioning enables us to tap into international insights from DC’s numerous associations while providing experts and experiences that can elevate ...
Capital re-connecting
CMW’s Iain Stirling spent some time at the recent PCMA Convening Leaders event in Las Vegas with Destination DC president and CEO Elliott Ferguson (pictured). Click here to read the feature in the CMW March/ April 2022 Magazine. How challenging have the last couple of years been for you in DC? Any time you’re in an industry where you rely on numbers and historical data and you have trends tied t...
US Capitol reopening first phase to begin by end of March
A phased reopening of the US Capitol is to begin by the end of the month. The complex has been shut to the public since 12 March, 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A draft plan for the reopening lays out a three-phase plan for reopening, with the first phase beginning 28 March. It would allow for the return of staff-led tours, with a limit of 15 people per tour. Visitors on official business also...
Capital re-connecting
CMW’s Iain Stirling spent some time at the recent PCMA Convening Leaders event in Las Vegas with Destination DC president and CEO Elliott Ferguson (pictured) How challenging have the last couple of years been for you in DC? Any time you’re in an industry where you rely on numbers and historical data and you have trends tied to success it’s very difficult when all that is thrown out of the water an...
Destination DC welcomes 14 DEI fellowship business members and two apprentices
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, has continued its commitment to the diversity, equity and inclusion agenda by supporting small minority-owned local businesses and working to further expose students of colour to hospitality careers. “As we look at rebuilding the tourism and hospitality industry that has been severely impacted during the pand...
Destination DC tells Convening Leaders it is ‘optimistic about recovery’
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, has provided an update on the citywide outlook for 2022 and the organisation’s strategies to attract meetings and conventions to Washington, DC. The DMO delivered a presentation at PCMA Convening Leaders in Las Vegas (CL22 runs at Caesars Forum until 12 January and has attracted 2,500 in-person attendees). ...