Press Releases

The latest news from Destination DC. Browse consumer, tourism and convention sales & services news. For press releases from previous years, please visit our press release archives.

March 5, 2020
Discover the Real DC This Spring When Memorable Experiences Bloom
February 14, 2020
Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic presented by Adidas returns to DC Feb. 15-17
January 6, 2020
Destination DC Announces New ‘Connected Campus’ Sales Initiative at PCMA Convening Leaders
November 22, 2019
STAY LOCAL DC
November 8, 2019
Destination DC Launches Double 11 Promotion with Tuniu and WeChat
November 8, 2019
Julie Marshall Joins Destination DC as Domestic Media Relations Manager
October 20, 2019
2019 World Series to Generate $6.5 Million in Economic Impact to the Nation’s Capital Over Two Days
September 10, 2019
Destination DC Previews Year Ahead and Expanding Sales Initiatives at IMEX America
August 26, 2019
Destination DC Announces Record 23.8 Million Visitors to Washington, DC in 2018
June 3, 2019
American Experience Foundation Awards First David Iselin Scholarship for Community Service Among Other 2019 Scholarships
May 28, 2019
Destination DC Thanks Travel Industry Professionals with Discounts throughout the Summer
May 22, 2019
For Unforgettable Summer Vacations, Discover the Real DC
May 20, 2019
Destination DC Expands ‘Connected Capital’ Positioning and International Sales Initiatives at IMEX Frankfurt
May 10, 2019
Destination DC’s American Experience Foundation and the National Law Enforcement Museum Announce the “SEE, HEAR, SAVE” Campaign
May 7, 2019
Destination DC Announces 1.1 Million More Domestic Visitors to Washington, DC in 2018
May 2, 2019
Washington, DC Offers Two-Day Stopover Program for UK Market for Second Year
April 25, 2019
American Experience Foundation Hosts ‘First Impressions Matter’ Workshop and Fashion Event for Students from DC’s Four Academies of Hospitality and Tourism
April 9, 2019
Destination DC Hosts Sales & Media Mission in India
March 26, 2019
Destination DC Hosts Sales & Media Mission in China
March 15, 2019
American Experience Foundation Welcomes 30 Youth from Harrisburg, PA for Seventh Annual Rite of Passage Field Trip to Washington, DC, March 15-17
March 7, 2019
Cherry Blossoms and Beyond: Washington, DC Delights Visitors throughout Spring
February 22, 2019
U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Destination DC President and CEO Elliott L. Ferguson II as National Chair
February 15, 2019
Mizuno Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic returns to DC Feb. 16-18, 2019 welcoming 968 teams
January 31, 2019
Date Nights DC’s Sweetheart Deals Inspire Romantic Winter Getaways in Washington, DC
January 24, 2019
Destination DC Holds Global Marketplace to Focus on Driving Overseas Visitation
January 22, 2019
American Experience Foundation Awards First Overnight Two-Day Backyard Bound Field Trip
January 7, 2019
Destination DC Announces New Sectors as Part of ‘Connected Capital’ Sales Positioning at PCMA Convening Leaders
January 3, 2019
Destination DC Continues its ‘DC is Open’ Campaign During Partial Government Shutdown