Destination DC's (DDC) team of over 100 "Redcoats" are skilled local experts committed to making your meeting a success.
With more than 30 years of meeing and convention expereince, our team helps ensure your event runs seamlessly with skilled local professionals. DDC's meeting staff team serve the Greater Washington, DC Metro area to keep your conference, convention, meeting or event running smoothly.
Our Services
Pre-registration and on-site staff • Cashiers and room monitors • Coat check • Data entry and typing professionals • Host and directional staff • Information and restaurant specialists • Convention and show staff • Airport, hotel and event greeters • Brand ambassador
FAQs
Most likely, yes. Destination DC maintains a large, experienced team of event professionals and can staff events ranging from a single registration attendant to large-scale conventions requiring dozens of team members. If your event has unique staffing needs, we'll work with you to develop a customized staffing plan.
Yes. Every Red Coat receives training in customer service, professionalism and event operations to ensure they represent both your organization and Destination DC with excellence.
Not at all. While our signature Red Coat uniform is our standard uniform, we are happy to accommodate your event's needs. Staff can work in all-black attire, business professional clothing or another approved dress code.
While we recommend booking as early as possible, we understand events change quickly and can often accommodate last-minute staffing requests based on availability.
Absolutely. While we're best known for staffing events at the convention center, our team regularly supports events throughout the Washington metropolitan area, including hotels, museums, corporate offices, universities, and sports venues in National Harbor, Arlington, Alexandria and other regional locations.
Yes, when applicable. We believe in fairly compensating our team for their hard work. Overtime is billed only when an individual staff member works more than 40 hours during the workweek, in accordance with applicable labor laws. Our scheduling team works diligently to minimize overtime whenever possible.
Yes. Whenever possible, we'll assign returning staff who are already familiar with your event to provide continuity.
Lisa Astorga, Director of Meetings, ISTH 2025
"We received overwhelmingly positive feedback about the Redcoats. Their attentiveness, proactive attitudes and willingness to jump in wherever needed made a lasting impression on both our staff and attendees."
Meet the Team
Justin Estevez leads the recruitment, training, scheduling and management of the Redcoat team.
With over 10 years of experience in hospitality, event operations and workforce development, Justin has managed teams and events in New York City, Miami and Washington, DC. He is passionate about developing hospitality talent and helping clients create memorable events in the nation's capital. Outside of work, he trains in Muay Thai and kickboxing.
