Vendas e serviços de convenções

Murray Ryan has joined the convention sales and services Chicago office as the national account director. Murray handles association and SMERF leads with 1,350+ rooms on peak for Midwest and West markets. 
Patrícia Najar, Global Sales Manager will now handle 10-2,499 rooms on peak international based and or globally rotating business, while Tara Miller, Director of Global Sales will now handle 2,500+ rooms on peak international based and or globally rotating business.

 

VENDAS DE CONVENÇÕES DOMÉSTICAS: Promoções, Chamadas de Vendas, Feiras e Eventos

The team’s proactive efforts resulted in 94 presentations, client sales calls and in-person meetings throughout the month of April. Highlights included:

• Associação Americana para o Estudo das Doenças do Fígado
• Colégio Americano de Cirurgiões
• American Hotel & Lodging Association 
• Sociedade Americana de Genética Humana 
• Associação de Profissionais de Reuniões 
• Representantes de destino
• HLTH Inc.
• Associação Internacional de Profissionais de Privacidade 
• Associação Internacional de Jovens Advogados 
• Kellen
• Eventos Globais da Linder 
• Pickleball da Liga Principal
• Marine Military Expositions
• Meeting Professionals Internacional 
• Momentum Events 
• Associação Nacional da Cooperativa Elétrica Rural
• National Association of Realtors 
• Sociedade de Enfermagem Oncológica 
• Online News Association
• Conselho de Turismo de Singapura
• Skift
• Sociedade de Medicina Nuclear e Imagem Molecular
• Visite Alexandria

Washington Nationals Opening Day Event (April 1, Washington, DC)
Attendees: Bill Adams, Jared Kolleh, Brandon Murray, Courtney Scott & Ariana Hines
While taking in the Nats’ opening day game, the sales team networked with clients, showed appreciation for partners and also generated new leads. 
A DDC teve como alvo os seguintes clientes: 

• Associação Americana de Fisioterapia
• Associação do Exército dos Estados Unidos
• Elite Parties & Events
• EventNoire
• Indústrias Nacionais para Cegos
• The Brand Xperience Lounge
• Conselho de Pesquisa de Transporte

Conferência Anual de Parceiros Prestige (1 a 3 de abril, Frisco, TX)

Participante: Jenna Wiese
The conference was a three-day gathering attended by leading Prestige associates and supplier partners. DDC’s participation emphasized the city's exceptional venues, amenities and infrastructure tailored to hosting successful business events. Through targeted discussions and networking, the team aimed to bolster Prestige’s presence in DC and promote the District as a premier destination for corporate gatherings and conventions.
A DDC teve como alvo os seguintes clientes: 

• Hashicorp
• Medtronic
• Federação Nacional dos Cegos
• Out and Equal

 

Destinations International Sales & Service Summit (April 8-9, Washington, DC)

Attendees: Bill Adams, Dianna Waldroup, Tara Miller, Katherine Russo & Jerry Joseph
The Summit was a cross-functional gathering of sales and services professionals dedicated to helping clients plan and execute successful meetings and events. It was set to provide opportunities for professional development within education, mentorship and peer-to-peer networking.

Reunião anual de parceiros da ConferenceDirect (8 a 10 de abril, Arlington, TX)

Attendee: Priscilla Alvarez 
ConferenceDirect offers suppliers in the hospitality industry opportunities to connect with associates who plan thousands of meetings and events annually. This year’s Annual Partner Meeting provided an opportunity to meet and conduct business with more than 200 qualified ConferenceDirect Associates. DDC also met with a handful of representatives to go over new happenings in DC. 

 

Business Event Industry Week & Destination Showcase (April 9-11, Washington, DC)
Attendee: Bill Adams
The annual event gathers professionals from various sectors to explore, discuss and innovate within the events industry. Throughout the week, attendees engaged in workshops, seminars, panel discussions and showcases, all aimed at addressing the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in the rapidly evolving landscape of business events.

 

Missão de Vendas da Carolina do Norte (11 de abril, Charlotte, NC)
Participante: Brandon Murray
Brandon attended the Meeting Professionals International Carolinas Chapter 2024 Business Exchange and Global Meetings Industry Day event. The annual trade show provides opportunities for suppliers to meet with meeting planners from all over the Carolinas. Educational sessions included “Airlines and the Economic Impact of Meetings Travel” and “AI Revolution: Elevating Events with Smart Strategies for Planners and Suppliers.” Designed breakouts and receptions offered networking opportunities.

 

Amy Martell (Helmsbriscoe) Spa Event (April 17, Washington, DC)
Attendees: Bill Adams, Shirley Del Carpio & Jerry Joseph
Shirley, Bill and Jerry networked with members of Amy Martell’s team as well as their DC area-based customers and shared the latest happenings/developments in the District including new hotels, attractions and restaurants.

 

Missão de Vendas de Boston (18 a 20 de abril, Boston, MA)
Attendees: Dianna Waldroup, Shirley Del Carpio & John Sklencar
DDC connected with the American College of Physicians (ACP) during their annual conference at the Boston Convention Center. Having last met in DC in 2016 and with plans set for 2028, ACP is eyeing the District as a potential venue for their 2033 conference (projection: roughly 18,000 room nights).
A DDC teve como alvo os seguintes clientes: 

• Sociedade Meteorológica Americana
• Fundação Internacional OCD
• Grupo de Mercados

Cúpula de Marketing Experiencial (24 a 26 de abril, Las Vegas, NV)
Participante: Jenna Wiese
During the three-day summit, Jenna engaged with brand-side event executives, exchanged ideas in the Hall of Ideas and addressed challenges to thrive in the evolving landscape of experiential marketing. By joining discussions on the forefront of industry innovation, DDC demonstrated its commitment to the best possible meeting and convention experience for its clients.
A DDC teve como alvo os seguintes clientes: 

• American Speech Language Hearing Association
• ConocoPhillips
• DICK'S Sporting Goods
• Isolved
• JLL

Maritz Elevate (29 de abril a 2 de maio, Vancouver, Canadá)
Attendees: Jenna Wiese & John Sklencar
DDC aligned with Maritz as partners to envision and enable change within the events industry. Together, the two teams explored dynamics shaping event adaptation, emphasized community collaboration for innovation and strategized on sustainability and inclusivity for future events. DDC also engaged in strategic discussions with Maritz account executives during the learning excursions and immersive workshops, fostering peer-to-peer dialogue to develop actionable strategies for advancing event portfolios.
A DDC teve como alvo os seguintes clientes: 

• Farmácia da Academia de Cuidados Gerenciados
• Academia Americana de Oftalmologia
• American Dental Association
• Edward Jones
• Red Hat, Inc.

 

Visitas Definidas ao Site

The Institute of Internal Auditors (July 14-16, 2024)

• 1,048 peak rooms; 4,021 total room nights; 2,500 attendees per year
• Walter E. Washington Convention Center e vários locais 
• American Society of Landscape Architects (Oct. 5-8, 2024) 
• 2,082 peak rooms; 10,604 total room nights; 6,000 attendees per year

Centro de Convenções Walter E. Washington

Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE) (March 31-April 1, 2025)

• 100 peak rooms; 260 total room nights; 1,000 attendees per year
• Centro de Convenções Walter E. Washington
• The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (April 30-May 2, 2025)
• 842 peak rooms; 3,032 total room nights; 2,000 attendees per year

Walter E. Washington Convention Center e vários locais 

 

Visitas provisórias ao local

American Psychological Association (March 13-15, 2025)

• 185 peak rooms; 512 total room nights; 250 attendees
• Vários locais

Greenbook (May 13-14, 2025)

• 415 peak rooms; 1,075 total room nights; 1,000 attendees
• Vários locais

American Bar Association (April 14-15, 2026)

• 160 peak rooms; 350 total room nights; 250 attendees
• Vários locais

National Guardianship Association (Oct. 24-26, 2026)

• 356 peak rooms; 1,327 total room nights; 500 attendees
• Vários locais

 

VENDAS DE CONVENÇÕES INTERNACIONAIS: Chamadas de Vendas, Desenvolvimento de Licitações, Programação Estratégica, Visitas de Familiarização e Visitas ao Local

 

Cherry Blossom Activation & Lunch and Learn (April 12, London, United Kingdom)
Attendee: Natalie Beagle 
Event agencies were treated to an exclusive lunch at RAILS restaurant as part of DDC’s cherry blossom consumer activation in the highly visible Kings Cross station. Springtime in Washington, DC offered the perfect theme for networking, a destination presentation and an #Only1DC-inspired game of Bingo to showcase the city for business events and incentive travel. These new client connections will lead to more opportunities and further strengthen DDC’s presence within the United Kingdom events market.
A DDC teve como alvo os seguintes clientes: 

• CI Group
• CWT
• IQPC Ltd. 
• Legacy Events
• Nova Prive
• Shore Events Limited Shore Events Limited
• Parede branca
• Your Event Solutions

Destination Discovery: Springtime in Washington, DC United Kingdom Client Familiarization Trip (April 18-21, Washington, DC)
Attendees: Tara Miller, Emma Stubblefield & Natalie Beagle
Familiarization trips and destination discovery tours offer a valuable opportunity to showcase DC to prospective clients. In partnership with All About Flights, the Global Sales team welcomed eight meeting and event planners from the United Kingdom for a customized three-day itinerary. Clients experienced #Only1DC firsthand, learning why they should place future meetings, events and incentive travel programs in the nation’s capital.
A DDC teve como alvo os seguintes clientes: 

• Agiito
• DRPG
• EMC3
• Financial Times Live
• Lime Blue Solutions
• Rockitfish
• The Event Book
• veSpace International
• ZiaBia
• Visitas provisórias ao local
• National Homeland Security Association (Aug. 24-27, 2025)
• 900 peak rooms; 3,700 total room nights; 1,600 attendees
• Walter E. Washington Convention Center e vários locais 

 

Próximas atividades:

Vendas de convenções domésticas

• Association of Meeting Professionals Golf Tournament (May 3, Woodbridge, VA)
• Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) National Education Conference (May 7-9, Omaha, NE) 
• Atlanta Sales Mission (May 8-10, Atlanta, GA) 
• City Nation Place Americas (May 14-15, Houston, TX) 
• HelmsBriscoe ABC (May 14-17, Las Vegas, NV)
• Unique Venue Fam (May 15, Washington, DC)
• Rooftop Event (May 16, Washington, DC) 
• Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress (May 21-23, Louisville, KY)
• Professional Convention Management Association Philadelphia Event (May 23, Philadelphia, PA)
• Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (May 29, Washington, DC)

Vendas de convenções internacionais

• City Nation Place Americas (May 14-15, Houston, TX)
• IMEX Frankfurt (14 a 16 de maio, Frankfurt, Alemanha)
• Congresso Mundial de Associações (9 a 11 de junho, Graz, Áustria)
• FIEXPO Latin America (June 10-13, Panamá City, Panamá)
• The Meetings Show (19 a 20 de junho, Londres, Reino Unido)

 

Confira o pleno Notícias de membros do Destination DC para saber mais sobre o que está acontecendo neste mês.