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NEWSLETTER

Fall 2020

DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Connect to Local Innovation, Global Leadership

Washington, DC is where local innovation meets global leadership. Adaptability during this time is key, and Washington, DC is on the forefront of virtual and hybrid meetings. The city features the assets that will make groups succeed: knowledge, access, and world-class technology to connect your attendees to industry experts and policy makers you can only find here. Contact us to learn more. 

COVID-19 Resources

As Washington, DC progresses in its phased reopening designated by Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, Destination DC (DDC) is communicating the latest on washington.org including a Travel Status Update and Coronavirus-Related Reopenings, Closures and Canceled Events In Washington, DC. As DC reopens, Mayor Bowser is considering recommendations from several ReOpen DC committees on new procedures to minimize risk. View the guidance on coronavirus.dc.gov/reopendc.

Message on Equality

This summer, DDC’s Elliott L. Ferguson, II has addressed racism and equality through many channels. He shared a video message to members, led two webinars with U.S. Travel Association and prominent Black leaders and has participated in several interviews resulting in a cover story for Meetings & Conventions and coverage in Meetings Today and MPI. He joined tourism professionals to answer “5 Questions About Race” and encourage open dialogue. DDC has also signed on as part of an industry-wide letter from Black destination leaders to colleagues published in Black Meetings and Tourism and USAE.

Destinations International: ‘We’re Here to Help’

Destinations International has launched a campaign to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. The “We’re Here to Help” initiative helps meeting planners understand the value of working with tourism bureaus and how they can help facilitate what meetings and events look like moving forward.

#DCTogether

DDC continues to support local businesses and provide inspiration about the city. Visit  washington.org/dctogether to view DC Hotels That Are Open, a DC Restaurant and Carryout Guide, How to Show Your Support for DC & Local Businesses, Virtual DC Museum Exhibits and How to Enjoy Washington’s Iconic Food Scene from Home.

Get to Know Your Convention Sales and Services Team

Find out how the staff at DDC is approaching life during the pandemic, from maximizing home offices to new hobbies and personal inspiration.