November 10, 2010
City Officials Break Ground on the Washington Marriott Marquis
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (WCSA) broke ground on the much-anticipated Washington Marriott Marquis at Ninth Street and Massachusetts Avenue, directly adjacent to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.  The hotel is scheduled to open in spring 2014.

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November 4, 2010
DC Launches “Civil War to Civil Rights” Promotion to Mark 150th Commemoration of the Civil War & City’s Role in Civil Rights Movement
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the war and to explore DC’s unique role in the civil rights movement, cultural attractions, historic landmarks, cultural organizations and historic sites throughout the capital region have joined together for a unique promotion, “Civil War to Civil Rights.”

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September 7, 2010
Fall Events & Happenings
A new home for Arena Stage, fantastic performances and must-see exhibitions abound for fall visitors...

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August 5, 2010
Destination DC Forecasts Economic Improvements in 2011
Strong demand for leisure vacations has bolstered the $5 billion tourism industry in the District so far in 2010, while DC’s convention business has been relatively soft this year despite a flurry of recent significant citywide conventions.

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Medical Conferences and Conventions Exempt from DC SafeRx Licensing Requirements
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...

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Browse 100 Free and Nearly Free Activities
Power up your DC meeting, event or group tour with dozens of free and only-in-DC experiences...

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Civil War to Civil Rights: Sample Itineraries
Follow in the steps of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and other luminaries with these themed itineraries...

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