Find out what's happening in the Washington, DC tourism and hospitality industry.
Resources
Don't forget to inform your teams about Destination DC's free training resources to enhance their knowledge of the city.
Member Highlights
Instagram Growth Workshop at Arts Club of Washington on Nov. 17
Learn alongside Torpedo Factory Art Center resident artist, Sam Shelton, about how artists and small businesses can employ practical strategies to grow their social media presence. Drawing on her experience building an audience of more than 50,000 followers across Instagram, Facebook and Threads, Shelton will cover content creation, engagement tactics, monetization, collaborations and personalized account reviews.
RAMW’s DC Cocktail Week: Nov. 30 – Dec. 6
Registration is now open for DC Cocktail Week! This program is built to drive foot traffic as the holiday season kicks off, bringing guests straight to your bar and dining room tables. Participating venues receive a listing on DCCocktailWeek.com, social media promotion, email exposure and opportunities for media coverage. Registration ends Nov. 15.
DC Climate Week Returns April 12-16
DC Climate Week brings together organizations, businesses and community members to advance climate action across the Washington, DC region. Explore the challenges of the climate crisis, discover the solutions that give us hope and build a community that drives climate action this spring.
Dionne’s Good Food Receives Support Through $500,000 Small Business Investment
Dionne’s Good Food is among four small businesses selected for the Seed to Storefront Pilot, a 12-month initiative led by the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) and supported by a $500,000 Wells Fargo Foundation grant. The program provides participating entrepreneurs with retail space, capital, legal assistance and business support to help strengthen local businesses and expand economic opportunity in Wards 7 and 8.
Amy Austin Named One of DC’s 25 Influential Women
Theatre Washington President & CEO Amy Austin was recognized by Silke Endress International as one of 25 influential women in the DC area for her leadership, impact and legacy. Congratulations to Amy on this well-deserved honor.
A Tour of Her Own Offers Women’s History FAM Tour for Guides
A Tour of Her Own invites tour guides to explore the women’s history of the nation’s capital through a four-day familiarization tour, taking place Jan. 27-30, 2027. Step away from your traditional work environment and learn from colleagues within the industry how to better engage clientele and deepen new perspectives in your own tours.
New DDC Members
Convention Services
We offer travelers a home to gather in, not just a room to sleep in. Boutique DC homes with all the essentials stocked for a comfortable stay.
Custom French macarons for meetings, conferences, corporate gifting and events, with branded colors, flavors and edible logo printing.
Restaurants
Four beautifully appointed private dining rooms offer distinct decor and ambiance for your event, with capacities ranging from 8 to 120 guests.
See & Do
51 Steps to Freedom – The Largest Outdoor Museum
Turn downtime into a one-of-a-kind DC adventure. Explore history where it happened and hunt for hidden digital collectibles across the city. Free!
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Former home of Dr. Woodson, who helped establish Negro History Week, celebrated today as Black History Month. Operated by the National Park Service.
Explore Georgetown's dark history on a 90-minute tour filled with true stories of ghosts, vampires and witches.
Private, custom sports history tours for corporate groups, conference attendees, teams and more. Licensed local guide; unforgettable DC stories.
NEXTDC
Check out the What's Next newsletter to learn the latest happenings at NEXTDC (formerly the American Experience Foundation).
Careers
DDC Careers
Check out DDC's job openings and share with your networks and colleagues.
Destination DC's Job Board
Are you currently hiring? Interested in discovering who else is hiring within the industry? Increase your visibility by featuring your job openings on DDC’s Job Board. Submit the following details to jobboard@washington.org:
- 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 jobboard@washington.org. 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.
