Media Coverage

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

Domestic Media

DC was included in Robb Report’s rundown of 11 exciting summer destinations.
Robb Report, May 8: From Peru to Puglia, These Are the Best Places to Travel This Summer

Architectural Digest marveled at the design of the new International Spy Museum in L’Enfant Plaza.
Architectural Digest, May 13: Richard Rogers’s All-New International Spy Museum Opens in Washington, D.C.

Washington Business Journal highlighted the positive impact that the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC has had on DC’s hospitality industry. The cover story featured DDC President and CEO Elliott Ferguson along with industry partners.
Washington Business Journal, May 23: What the Marriott Marquis means to the city's convention business

Passport Magazine showcases what’s new in the District in its June issue. Members mentioned include the Watergate Hotel, the International Spy Museum, Eaton Hotel, Union Market and ARTECHOUSE.
Passport Magazine, June 2019: What’s New in….Washington, DC (pages 15-17 of PDF)

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International Media

Verve India showcased DC in an article in its April-May issue. Members mentioned include the Hay-Adams hotel, SEI, Espita Mezcaleria, the National Gallery of Art and the National Air and Space Museum.
Verve India, April-May 2019: History in Stone

Spanish publication De Viajes published an extensive feature on the District. Members in the piece include the National Portrait Gallery, the Willard InterContinental Hotel, Old Ebbitt Grill, Newseum and Occidental Grill & Seafood.
De Viajes, May 2019: WASHINGTON: Ocio, diversión y cultura

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Industry Clips

Smart Meetings featured an article that discussed how new DC properties welcome groups.
Smart Meetings, May 2019: Art of Meeting in DC: New properties creatively welcome groups (page 100)

Connect Sports showcased Hamm Camp, a free basketball camp in Pennsylvania that supports 300 Harrisburg kids each summer founded by DDC’s senior manager of sports development and strategy, Lawrence Hamm II.
Connect Sports, May 23: Hamm Camp Offers Memorable Experiences to Youth

Meetings & Conventions highlighted wellness options for groups in the Eaton Hotel, the Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. and the Park Hyatt Washington, DC.
Meetings & Conventions, May 24: 3 D.C. Hotels With Wellness Options for Groups

Check out the full Destination DC Member eNews to learn more about what's going on this month.