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Save the date! 🗓️ #DestinationDC's Senior Vice President of Convention Sales & Services, Melissa Riley, will join Meeting Professionals International's Chief Revenue Officer, Rachel Benedick, for a LinkedIn Live discussion on April 23 at 1 p.m. EST. 🗣️ 💭 Dive into the #Only1DC campaign, highlighting sustainability, DEI and #ConnectedCapital initiatives. ➡️ Register now to be a part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ePqxNzXu #MPIPartners #EventProfs #WashingtonDC

🏆 Shoutout to #DestinationDC's creative and advertising teams for bringing home the hardware this award season! In total, the team won: ⭐ 6 MUSE Awards ⭐ 2 American Advertising Federation ADDYs ⭐ 1 HSMAI Adrian Award The award-winning campaigns include the DC by Design Lookbook, our Philadelphia 30th Street Station Takeover and #Only1DC commercials and photography. 👏 Bravo!

🌐✨ Happy Global Meetings Industry Day from #DestinationDC! Today we celebrate the profound impact of gatherings that foster connection, innovation and growth worldwide. Our Convention Sales & Services team stands ready to facilitate meetings that not only benefit our clients, but also empower communities. 🤝 From conventions to small meetings and incentive travel programs, we recognize the vital role these events play in driving economic and social progress. Every conference, tradeshow or exhibition has the potential to spark ideas, forge partnerships and leave a lasting legacy. 🙌 We are committed to creating meetings in #WashingtonDC that make a difference for our clients while leaving a positive imprint on the communities we serve. ➡️ Learn more about meeting in the nation's capital: washington.org/meetings #GMID2024 #MeetingsMatter #Only1DC #Conventions #CommunityImpact #ConnectedCapital #GMID

On Wednesdays, #DestinationDC wears pink ... especially on International Day of Pink today, April 10. 🩷 International Day of Pink is a worldwide initiative to raise awareness about the harms of bullying, discrimination and homophobia. Join in wearing pink to show solidarity and stand against these issues, promoting safe and inclusive environments for everyone. #DayOfPink2024

#DestinationDC has been nominated for a Northstar Meetings Group #StellaAward2024 for the best DMO in the northeast region! 🌟 We are asking for your support to advance to the next round – vote now through May 3: https://bit.ly/43QvEFG #StellaAwards2024 #Only1DC

📢 #DestinationDC member Mangia DC Food Tours is nominated for USA TODAY's 10 Best Food Tours and needs your votes! 🗳️ Mangia DC Food Tours highlights #WashingtonDC as a foodie destination, serving up global flavors and local favorites with a side of history, culture and city charm. 🍽️ ➡️ VOTE daily through 12 p.m. on April 15: https://lnkd.in/eapCTAnB

Congratulations to #DestinationDC's latest Employee of the Quarter, Newaye Beyene! 🎉 In her role as Convention Sales Assistant, Newaye is a true champion for her team as she shines with compassion, dedication and knowledge (plus masterful baking skills). 👏

A moment for the cherry blossoms ... 🌸😍 Although peak bloom came early, the National Cherry Blossom Festival continues through April 14. 🎉 Join the citywide celebration of spring with signature events like the Blossom Kite Festival (March 30), Petalpalooza (April 6) and the Parade (April 13). 🙌 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eewnD-9y

Congratulations to #DestinationDC’s Global Sales Manager Patricia Najar, CICE for earning her ICCASkills Global Certification! 👏 Patricia embarked on this educational journey during the inception of ICCASkills, becoming one of the early recipients of the Certified International Convention Executive (CICE) designation, and her commitment to professional development is commendable. 🎉 #ICCASkills #CICE

That's a wrap on #DestinationDC's Operation Cherry Pie 2024! 🙌🍒 Team members hand delivered cherry pies to clients and partners in celebration of the arrival of spring and the #WashingtonDC cherry blossom season. 🌸 There is #Only1DC, where development and opportunity bloom! 🥧 385 cherry pies from Dog Tag Bakery 🏢 250+ businesses and clients 📍 Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia 🤝 Four co-op partners: Kimpton Hotel Monaco and Hotel George, Capital Hilton, Visit Alexandria and AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard