Destination DC, WCCA Cater to Planners with New Packaging Options

Planning a meeting or event in DC just got easier, thanks to new packaging options developed by Destination DC and the Washington Convention Center Authority.

Connecticut Avenue Collection

Destination DC has partnered with the Hilton Washington, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and the Omni Shoreham Hotel to promote the Connecticut Avenue Collection, a new way of packaging three of DC's leading convention hotels into one meeting solution. The joint venture is designed to appeal to planners that want the intimate setting, personalized service and inclusive price structure of a first-class hotel but need the space of a larger convention facility.

Packaged together, these three properties offer more than 3,600 guest rooms, some 200,000 square feet of meeting space, 124 meeting rooms, 180,000 square feet of exhibit space and 8 on-site restaurants.

"We're promoting the Connecticut Avenue Collection to planners that would like to meet in a hotel but need the space of a larger convention facility," said Elliot Ferguson, senior VP, sales and services, Destination DC. "This joint marketing concept shows that there's a lot of flexibility in the meeting options that are available to planners here in DC."

Planners who choose the Connecticut Avenue Collection can take advantage of exclusive benefits including*:

• Free shuttle bus service between the three hotels
• Complimentary meeting space
• Complimentary VIP welcome reception for up to 100 people
• Welcome signs and buttons
• A dedicated team of convention services professionals who are ready to help create a memorable event
• Easy access to DC's world-famous attractions and hip neighborhoods via two Metro stations located just steps away
• Dozens of unique special events venues, including parks, historic homes, embassies and galleries, within easy reach.

*Minimum guest room requirements apply.

For more information, contact Destination DC's convention sales team.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center: Distinctive Meetings Package

The Walter E. Washington Convention Center has introduced a new Distinctive Meetings Package, offering one-stop shopping for value-minded planners looking for space for 50-200 guests. The all-inclusive package is priced per person and includes meeting space and services, catering, audio visual services and insurance, with optional upgrades and custom solutions available.

The following are included with the Distinctive Meetings Package:

Meeting Space & Services:

• Single point of contact to manage meeting needs
• One-time standard set-up in theater, classroom, conference or banquet style
• Customized place setting for each attendee
• Skirted head table
• Skirted speakers' riser in rooms set for 100 or more
• Water service for speaker's platform
• Two skirted tables with chairs and easels outside room
• Daily cleaning of meeting rooms
• Radio to communicate with your point of contact
• One parking space for meeting planner
• Convention Center and Washington, DC photography selection for use in printed materials
• State-of-the-art concierge services to assist with restaurant reservations, directions and information about the city
• Complimentary WiFi in Grand Lobby
• Access to on-site, full-service business center for copying, office supplies, faxing, shipping and more (billed separately)

Catering:

• Continental breakfast
• Coffee, juice, soda service
• Deli-style lunch
• Afternoon break

Audio Visual Services:

• Skilled technicians to set up and support audio visual needs
• LCD projector
• Flip chart with markers
• Projection screen
• One standard lectern
• One wired microphone (lectern, table top or aisle)

For complete pricing information, contact Chet Rice at (202) 249-3311 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .