Washington, DC’s Travel and Tourism Industry Reports Modest Gains in 2008- July 23, 2009
Washington, DC posted a 3% increase in visitation and a modest increase in visitor spending in 2008. Despite the global economic downturn, international visitation rose 22%, driving visitor spending past $5.6 billion and generating $618 million in tax revenue for the District.

Elliott Ferguson Named President of Destination DC- July 8, 2009
Ferguson, who has been the Senior Vice President of Convention Sales and Services for Destination DC, was named President & CEO after a national search process conducted by the executive committee of the organization.

Destination DC Announces New Slate of Officers- June 3, 2009 
Washington, DC hospitality industry veteran Sheila Stampfli assumed the role of chairwoman of Destination DC, the city’s official convention and tourism corporation, at the organization’s May 28 board meeting.

Destination DC Teams Up with Bon Appétit and Epitourean.com to Create Ultimate Foodie Weekend in Washington, DC- May 20, 2009
This fall, food and wine lovers will discover why DC’s dining scene has captured the attention of world-famous chefs, restaurant critics and even the new First Family during an exclusive weekend experience.

Cookie and Gourmet Launch First-Ever Kids' Restaurant Week in DC- May 20, 2009
Two Condé Nast publications jointly announced that they will unveil the first-ever Kids’ Restaurant Week in Washington, DC June 13-21 to celebrate the joys of eating out as a family. Destination DC sponsors this inaugural Kids’ Restaurant Week.

DC Targets Meetings and Convention Clients With Obama-Inspired Incentives - May 15, 2009
To capitalize on the buzz and interest in Washington, DC that’s been building since Barack Obama took the oath of office, Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for the nation’s capital, and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center have teamed up to court qualifying citywide meetings with a value-packed offer inspired by the 44th President of the United States. 

Medical Conferences and Conventions Exempt from DC SafeRx Licensing Requirements - May 15, 2009
After lobbying efforts by the Washington, DC Hospitality Alliance, the District of Columbia Department of Health announced that pharmaceutical industry employees who travel to DC do not need to be licensed in the District to staff booths or speak at medical conferences and conventions.

Destination DC Targets Travelers with Powerful Summer Marketing Campaign - May 5, 2009
With the summer travel season right around the corner, Destination DC has launched a multi-platform marketing campaign designed to target key audiences, including regional travelers, urban explorers and families.

DC's Starring Role in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian" Inspires Summer Travel Promotion - May 5, 2009
To leverage the city’s starring role in the film, Destination DC is launching a promotion highlighting locations featured in the movie, themed hotel packages and special evening programs.

Destination DC Generated $3.7 Million in Tax Dollars for the District in 2008 with Powerful Marketing Campaign - April 17, 2009
Washington, DC’s $1.3 million “POWER” marketing campaign generated an additional $53.4 million in visitor spending and $3.7 million in tax revenues for the District, according to an independent study.

William A. Hanbury, President & CEO of Destination DC Tapped to Lead United Way of the National Capital Area - April 3, 2009
William A. Hanbury announced he will be departing as President & CEO of Destination DC, the city’s destination marketing organization, to become President & CEO of the United Way of the National Capital Area effective July 1.

Post-Inaugural Fun Facts: Hotels, Chili & More - Feb. 9, 2009
A roundup of facts and figures surrounding the historic inauguration of Barack Obama.

DC Gears Up for Inauguration - Nov. 3, 2008
The presidential inauguration means big business for Washington, DC's $5.4 billion hospitality industry.

Washington, DC Convention Outlook: September-October 2008 - Sept. 12, 2008
As the summer heat cools, DC’s fall convention calendar is warming up.  In the next two weeks, DC will play host to two major gatherings attracting more than 23,000 African-American leaders and professionals, leading off a fall convention calendar that also includes major medical, military and international events.

Destination DC Courts Mid-Size Meetings with Connecticut Avenue Collection - Sept.12, 2008
In a bid to capture more mid-size meeting and convention business, Destination DC has partnered with the Hilton Washington, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and the Omni Shoreham Hotel to promote the Connecticut Avenue Collection, an all-inclusive meeting package that combines the guest rooms, meeting and exhibit space of three hotels in one convenient neighborhood.

Hospitality Businesses Step Up to Support Destination DC - July 17, 2008
In order to attract additional financial resources to build and strengthen DC’s $5.2 billion hospitality industry, Destination DC has launched a Signature Partner program designed to develop marketing alliances with local businesses, media and key players in the worldwide hospitality industry.

Destination DC Announces New Board of Directors - June 26, 2008
Today Grand Hyatt Washington General Manager Daniel J. Amato stepped in to the role of chairman of Destination DC, the city’s official convention and tourism corporation. As a member of Destination DC’s board of directors and executive committee since 2004, Amato has long supported the organization’s efforts in its role as an economic development engine for the city.

DC’s Summer Convention Calendar Sizzles with Anniversaries and Events - June 25, 2008
DC’s summer meetings calendar is hopping with landmark gatherings, media meetings and corporate events, including major conventions that will take place during the Independence Day and Labor Day holidays.

Washington, DC Meetings, Conventions & Events Outlook: May 2008 - May 1, 2008
DC’s travel and tourism sector is entering one of the busiest months of the year, packed with meetings, trade shows, graduations and other special events.

DC Welcomes 19,000 Psychiatrists for Annual Meeting - May 1, 2008
Grab a seat on the couch; the doctors are in. The American Psychiatric Association (APA)’s Annual Meeting comes to Washington, DC next week, May 3-8, bringing 19,000 psychiatrists, social workers and mental health professionals from around the globe to the nation’s capital.

Fancy Food Show Chooses DC for 2011 - April 4, 2008
Washington, DC landed one of the food industry’s most prestigious trade shows for 2011, Destination DC officials announced today. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will welcome thousands of chefs, retailers, restaurateurs and foodies for the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT)’s Summer Fancy Food Show, July 10-12, 2011.

Mayor Fenty and DC Tourism Officials Launch A New Way to See DC - April 2, 2008
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty joined officials from Destination DC, the official convention and tourism corporation for Washington, DC, to launch a new brand strategy designed to promote the city and bolster its largest private sector industry, travel and tourism...

Destination DC Calls on Residents to Build City’s First Comprehensive Brand Strategy and New Integrated Marketing Campaign - April 2, 2008
DC residents and businesses played key roles in developing the city’s first comprehensive brand strategy and the new $2 million integrated marketing campaign unveiled today by Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and officials from Destination DC...

Washington, DC’s Official Tourism Organization to Capitalize on New Name - March 24, 2008
The Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation announced today that it is changing its name to a shorter and snappier phrase: Destination DC.

Washington, DC Meetings & Conventions Outlook: March 2008 - February 26, 2008
More than 52,000 delegates will gather in the District of Columbia in March for nearly 35 meetings, conventions and other major events. Attendees, including health and medical professionals, engineers, environmentalists, financial and education experts, theologians, attorneys, governments, and business gurus, represent an estimated 70,000 hotel room nights...

WCTC Reports Record-Breaking Year for DC's $5.2 Billion Travel & Tourism Sector - October 29, 2007
The Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation (WCTC), the official destination marketing organization for the District of Columbia, posted the strongest performance figures in its history as it closed the fiscal year September 30, 2007...