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#DestinationDC celebrates three staff milestone anniversaries this April! 🎉 Congratulations to: ⭐ Carlie Smith, 1 year ⭐ Casey Paul, 1 year ⭐ Georgia Lucas, 1 year

#WashingtonDC will welcome the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) 75th Anniversary Summit this July 9-11! 🙌 To fuel the excitement, #DestinationDC joined Events DC, the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, NATO leaders and four acclaimed DC chefs in Brussels, Belgium to offer a taste of the nation's capital. 🎉 Thanks to our chefs: 🍴 Chef Daniella Senior Alvarez, CEO & founder of Colada Shop 🍴 Chef Jerome Grant, three-time James Beard Award nominee 🍴 Chef Johnny Spero, of the Michelin-starred Reverie and Bar Spero 🍴Chef Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit, a five-time James Beard Award nominee and 2023 RAMMYS Chef of the Year The chefs, all members of the Culinary Diplomacy Program, participated in community engagement and service projects while there. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3W5jYgE

Congratulations to #DestinationDC's Content Marketing Specialist, Macy Dolton, on being named to Destinations International’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2024! 🎉 Macy works within our Marketing & Communications department to elevate our brand voice on industry social and inspire travel to #WashingtonDC through compelling advertising, web and email content. Macy also co-leads our Employee Action Committee to balance the needs of our employees and organization. Way to go, Macy! 👏 Meet all of the recipients: https://bit.ly/3U4SV2p

Today, April 16, #DestinationDC celebrates DC Emancipation Day to commemorate the Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862, which freed over 3,100 enslaved persons in #WashingtonDC. As we honor our history, we look forward to a hopeful future with statehood for the nation's capital.

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