Media Coverage

Find out where DC has been in the news this month.

Domestic Media

DC was featured in an Essence article that focused on last-minute Labor Day destinations.
Essence, Aug. 29: 8 Last Minute Labor Day Destinations You Can Still Book Today

New York Lifestyles Magazine showcased shopping, restaurants, hotels and culture in the District in their September issue. The magazine has a circulation of roughly 200,000.
New York Lifestyles Magazine, Sept. 2019: Destination D.C.

WAMU.org discussed iconic DC food and where to find it. Members mentioned include Ben’s Chili Bowl, BLT Steak and Succotash.
WAMU.org, Sept. 5: Half-Smokes, Pupusas And Mumbo – Oh My! D.C.’s Iconic Foods And Where To Find Them

Travel + Leisure ran an outstanding piece on lesser known “corners” (think: neighborhoods) of DC, including Columbia Heights, Anacostia, Cleveland Park and more. Members mentioned include the International Spy Museum, The Line DC and Officina.
Travel + Leisure, Sept. 24: Venture Beyond the National Mall to See Some of Washington D.C.’s Most Compelling Corners

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International Media

Latte Luxury News, an Australian publication, ran this article on DDC’s recent street activation in Sydney, which enticed consumers and excited travel agents.
Latte Luxury News, Sept. 6: Washington DC Brings The Lincoln Memorial To Sydney’s CBD

Italian publication Modalita Demode ran this feature on all there is to see in the nation’s capital. Members mentioned include the Hirshhorn Museum, the Library of Congress, The Wharf and the National Air & Space Museum.
Modalita Demode, Sept. 8: Cosa vedere nella capitale degli USA

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Industry Clips

Group Tour Magazine highlighted an array of free and lesser known things to do in the nation’s capital.
Group Tour Magazine, Sept. 2019: Washington, D.C.

Venue improvements that make hosting conferences in DC even easier were discussed in Conference & Meetings World. DDC president and CEO Elliott Ferguson was quoted.
Conference & Meetings World, Sept. 2019: DC: Developing for Conferences

DC’s appeal to SMERF meeting planners was showcased in Association Convention & Facilities Magazine.
Association Convention & Facilities Magazine, Sept. 12: SMERF Numbers Add up to Big Business for Destinations, Hotels and Venues

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