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Industry Buzz

Find out what's happening in the Washington, DC tourism and hospitality industry.

DDC Staff Highlights

Destination DC welcomed the enthusiasm of four new interns in February. Global media intern Connor Chomicki, creative services intern Lauren Adams and social media intern Hannah Tedesco will sharpen their skills in the marketing and communications department. Theodora Greco joined convention sales and services as the global sales intern.

 

Member Highlights 

U.S. Institute of Peace: Peace Teachers Program application
At a time when violent conflict regularly dominates headlines, the Peace Teachers Program empowers educators to support students in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to envision a more peaceful world and manage violent conflict. Through this virtual professional development opportunity, educators are equipped with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to effectively teach about international conflict and the possibilities of peace.
Apply online
 

Ana Lopez is now president of Skål International Greater Washington DC
Skål International is a prestigious organization dedicated to fostering global tourism and friendship. Congratulations to Ana on her new role!
Ana's LinkedIn

 

Congratulations to Sustainability District Award winners
The District Sustainability Awards highlight businesses, individuals and organizations that are working towards a more sustainable DC.

  • Catholic U: Clean Energy DC Award
  • Rocklands: District Sustainability Award
  • Oyster Oyster: Although not currently a DDC member, the organization cast its vote for the restaurant as an outstanding example of sustainability among DC’s hospitality industry.

 

Homemade in DC: Runner-Up on RealLIST Startups 2024
“Mackenzie Loy launched this ecommerce platform to connect predominantly women-, LGBTQ- and/or people of color-owned food ventures with corporate catering and custom gifting opportunities. Loy’s venture, through which she aims to combat wealth disparities through culinary entrepreneurship, finished the Halcyon incubator last year and became a Destination DC DEI Business Fellow this year: DC RealLIST Startups 2024: Meet 20 capital region upstarts (technical.ly)

 

Mozzeria Washington D.C. has been featured in Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil”
From Mozzeria: “This feature isn’t just about our delicious food; it’s a spotlight on what makes us truly unique – our commitment to an equitable dining experience for all and our diverse team’s dedication.

At Mozzeria, we believe in the power of community and inclusivity. Our team, which includes many members who are deaf or hard of hearing, is a testament to our mission of creating a welcoming space for everyone. This moment on Netflix allows us to showcase our efforts towards building an equitable dining table where diversity is celebrated and every guest feels valued.”

 

New DDC Members

Convention Services
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Iconic event venue located directly next to the National Mall featuring dramatic architecture, space for large events and outstanding catering.

 

Caandor Labs
Award-winning creative agency delivering impactful content production with purpose. Partnering with brands for transformative, authentic content.

 

Chip Dizard Studios
Photographer teaching skills to thrive in business through educational videos, in-depth training, mentoring programs and consulting.
    
GCG Event Partners
A premier source of professional on-site meeting management services.
    
Kinetic Event Staffing
Temporary staffing for conferences, conventions and trade shows of all sizes. Our local staff is friendly, tech-savvy, organized and reliable.

 

Professional Image Event Production
Your sole-source multimedia production and logistics team supplying audio visual, video, streaming, photography and event management.

 

Virgin Experience Gifts
We believe that life’s about collecting more stories, not more stuff. We’re on a mission to spread the magic of experience gifting across the U.S.

 

White House Nannies
#1 recommended hotel & event childcare provider with more than three decades of experience.

 

Restaurants     

El Tamarindo
DC's iconic meeting venue since 1982. Elevate your gatherings with authentic cuisine, vibrant ambiance and expert event planning.
    
Gogi Yogi Korean Steakhouse & Bar
Has a total of 18 tabletop grills. 10 tables have a single grill for up to five guests and four have two grills for up to 10 guests.

 

Nando’s Peri-Peri
Every party needs some spice. Order our catering for any occasion. It's a meal everyone can agree on.

 

Sports & Social
DC's premier sports bar and event venue.    

 

See and Do
Fresh Food Factory
A retail incubator market that serves as a catalyst for food equity and economic development.
    
Here’s the Scoop
Located in the lower Georgia Avenue corridor, Here's the Scoop DC is a one-stop shop for ice cream, desserts, snacks and more!

 

Public Bar Live
Elevate your private gatherings in an atmosphere that sparks creativity. Our adaptable spaces provide the ideal space for every kind of event. 

   

Transportation
A La Carte Transportation
Chauffeurs trained to ensure that they will be able to bring clients on the most efficient and safest routes possible.

 

American Experience Foundation

Get Your Tickets Now for July 4th VIP Celebration! 
Join DDC and our affiliated 501(c)(3) charity, the American Experience Foundation (AEF), for an exclusive Washington, DC celebration this July 4th! With a perfect view of the fireworks, this event is the best place to celebrate and give back to DC students.The private rooftop party will have food, drinks, music and access to air conditioning. Bring your friends and family and celebrate with us!
Individual, family, and party packs of tickets are available.

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DDC Careers

Check out DDC's latest job openings and share with your networks and colleagues.

 

Industry Careers

Search or add your job openings to the DC travel, tourism and hospitality careers page. Email your company name, job title and link to [email protected]. Positions will be posted for 30 days. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. Additionally, visit the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington's foodjobsdc.com for more hospitality jobs. 

 

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

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