Read the latest updates from Destination DC's tourism team
Brand USA Canada Connect (June 3-7, Calgary, Montreal & Toronto, Canada)
Attendee: Lindsay Hill
The tourism team partnered with Brand USA on its first sales mission to Canada. The itinerary included appointments across the three cities with travel agents, tour operators and Canadian press.
Destination Training: Smithsonian National Zoo (June 6, Washington, DC)
Attendee: Georgia Lucas
The visitor experience team met with visitor service staff from the Smithsonian National Zoo to review upcoming DC events, tourism data and DDC resources for further training.
Capital Pride Parade (June 8, Washington, DC)
Attendees: Theresa Belpulsi, Lindsay Hill, Nick Price, Holly Rattanakone, Halia Ellis, Noah Rosendorf
DDC again partnered with Big Bus Tours of Washington, DC as well as Linder Global Events to lead the Capital Pride Parade.
Capital Pride Festival Activation (June 9, Washington, DC)
Attendees: Lindsay Hill, Georgia Lucas, Jennifer Porter
The visitor experience team participated in the Capital Pride Alliance’s 2024 Festival with a booth, giveaways and interactive elements for attendees. Members on hand highlighted Pride-specific deals and included Linder Global Events, Arlington Court Suites Hotel, ARTECHOUSE, DCBX, DC Shadow, Hyatt Place Washington DC/White House, Punch Bowl Social, TeRiBelBlue Catering and USA Guided Tours.
LA Pride (June 9, Los Angeles, CA)
Attendees: Nick Price, Bianca Corallo, Erika Jones, Macy Dolton, Kiersten Jefferson
To promote WorldPride 2025 in our nation’s capital, DDC in partnership with Capital Pride Alliance, Events DC and Interpride joined the LA Pride Parade and Block Party.
UK and Ireland Sales Mission (June 10-14, Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester)
Attendee: Letizia Sirtori
The tourism team is heading to Ireland and Northern England to connect with key customers before the summer. Focus of this mission are destination trainings, cooperative marketing plan discussion for FY25 and the introduction of our upcoming bespoke itineraries for luxury tour operators.
Destination Training: Smithsonian Visitor Services (June 11, Washington, DC)
Attendee: Georgia Lucas
The visitor experience team met with visitor service staff from across the Smithsonian Institution to share the latest visitor information, promote DDC’s resources for frontline teams and discuss collaboration opportunities.
Japan RTO-US Partner Mixer (June 18, New York City, NY)
Attendee: Darren Gan
DDC will take part in this event to connect with Japanese receptive tour operators, the 2024 Japan Sales Mission delegates and government leaders. DDC aims to engage key industry players, explore collaborative ventures and strengthen its connections in the dynamic U.S.-Japan tourism market.
Madrid World Pride Reception (June 20, Madrid, Spain)
Attendee: Letizia Sirtori
DDC joins Brand USA at an evening reception with government officials, travel trade associates, influencers, media and airlines to share information on WorldPride 2025.
Clipper Around the World Activation (June 21-23, Washington, DC)
Attendees: Lindsay Hill, Georgia Lucas, Jennifer Porter
Find DDC, in partnership with Events DC, at our booth in the Clipper Around the World Fanzone at The Wharf, one of the host ports of the 2024 race. Register now to take advantage of the FREE opportunity to meet yacht racers and enthusiasts face-to-face with an event deal to get visitors to your business.
London World Pride Reception (June 26, London, UK)
Attendee: Letizia Sirtori
To promote WorldPride 2025, DDC will be in London sponsoring a table at the Attitude Pride Awards luncheon followed by a VIP evening reception at the US Deputy Chief of Mission’s Residence.
Pride Toronto (June 28-30, Toronto, Canada)
Attendees: Lindsay Hill, Holly Rattanakone, Georgia Lucas
To promote WorldPride 2025 in our nation’s capital, DDC, in partnership with Capital Pride Alliance, Events DC and Interpride, is joining the Pride Toronto Festival.
NYC Pride (June 30, New York City, NY)
Attendees: Robin McClain, Theresa Belpulsi, Nick Price, Halia Ellis, Molly Szmak, Jennifer Rodrigues, John Sklencar
DDC, in collaboration with the Capital Pride Alliance, Events DC and Interpride, is joining the NYC Pride March and PrideFest to generate buzz around WorldPride 2025 taking place in our nation’s capital.
June Visitor Experience Stats
Publications distributed: 30,628
Online Requests: 5,423
Calls: 468
Chatbot engagements: 0 (Note: chatbot is currently inactive)
What three major questions have visitors asked
- Are there any RV/campground parks near DC?
- What is the most unique museum in Washington, DC?
- Are there any boat tours of the monuments?
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