Find out what's happening in the Washington, DC tourism and hospitality industry.
Staff Highlights
In August, convention sales & services welcomed two new convention sales assistants: Fritza Camille and Lauren Frantz. Our partnerships & alliances department gained membership apprentice Delaney Faile.
Member Highlights
DC’s Bag Law requires a 5-cent fee for single-use carryout bags to reduce plastic pollution in the Anacostia River and fund environmental cleanup efforts.
Upgrades Coming to National Mall for America’s 250th Celebration
The National Mall will receive an estimated $500 million in improvements ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. Sites include the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial and the Tidal Basin.
Journal Tour & Travels Awarded 2025 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” by Tripadvisor
DDC member Journal Tour & Travels won the 2025 Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” by Tripadvisor, representing Washington, DC in this category. This prestigious award honors the top 1% of businesses worldwide on Tripadvisor, recognized annually for consistently earning excellent traveler reviews and being the “Best of the Best.”
New DDC Members
Convention Services
World-class magician blending sleight-of-hand and mentalism to turn corporate events into unforgettable, conversation-sparking experiences.
Full-service audio visual company delivering top-tier solutions for events of all scales and types.
DC's video production specialists. Events and meeting videography, corporate video production, animation and editing, event photography and more.
Restaurants
A place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul.
The closest restaurant to the U.S. Capitol Building and Union Station and a favorite for members of Congress and visitors to our nation’s capital.
An award-winning, chef-driven restaurant serving food reflecting today’s lifestyles, without losing what makes a diner special – our hospitality!
Silver New American Brasserie Cathedral
Silver combines the heart of a diner and style of a brasserie, offering familiar American favorites and updating them for today’s palate.
See & Do
The most unique and exciting way to integrate wellness activities into your DC-based meetings and events.
Refreshments provided for all types of events, no matter how big or small. You can book our carts or trucks through our website.
Produces bold, culturally diverse theater that illuminates critical issues, elevates fresh voices and sparks connection.
From individual to multi-national operators, Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is your trusted partner to grow your business and share your passion with the world.
Transportation
Streamline event logistics with Martz Bus charter service. From weddings to corporate outings, we'll get your guests there comfortably and on time.
Offers group rentals, leases and sales – ideal for seamless event, meeting and conference transportation in DC.
NEXTDC (American Experience Foundation)
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Careers
DDC Careers
Check out DDC's job openings and share with your networks and colleagues.
Are you currently hiring? Interested in discovering who else is hiring within the industry? Increase your visibility by featuring your job openings on Destination DC’s Job Board. Submit the following details to [email protected]:
- Company name
- Job title
- Job description
- Link to job posting
Connect with top candidates and grow your team. Submit your listing today!
Positions will be posted for 30 days. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Additionally, visit the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's foodjobsdc.com for more hospitality jobs.
Check out the full Destination DC Member News to learn more about what's going on this month.
