MEETINGS NEWS

Spring 2021

Debuting the New washington.org

Destination DC (DDC) has just launched the redesigned washington.org. The new mobile-first site provides an immersive experience for users to discover DC neighborhoods, art, culture, shopping, sports, theaters, museums, hotels, deals and more. Users will also experience optimized navigation and search and dynamic long-form stories. For the convention audience, washington.org/meetings is a hub of resources. Business event strategists will find enhanced meetings and convention tools, as well as information on DC’s thriving sectors, hosting hybrid meetings and unique studios for virtual events.

Covid-19 Resources

Find the latest pandemic-related updates on attractions, museums, venues, festivals, events and more by visiting What’s Open, Reopening, Closed and Canceled in Washington, DC on washington.org. The page also details current travel requirements for visiting Washington, DC, including information on testing, gathering size limits and masks. 

Incentive Travel Thrives in DC

Get inspired by itineraries and exciting possibilities for your next corporate retreat, incentive program or recognition event. Groups will create lasting connections in a city where history is made, and monumental moments abound. Find more information about distinguished hotels, unique venues and exclusive experiences on washington.org or by checking out a digital brochure.

Infuse DC in Your Virtual Events

DDC’s convention services team is helping customers creatively bring the destination to life for attendees. Choose from a vast array of destination touches, from a “Discover the Real DC” playlist featuring local artists and Go-Go, the official music of DC, to iconic virtual backgrounds and video and photography assets. DDC is also ready to help customers understand the current guidelines about meeting face-to-face and facilitate the perfect venue for virtual and hybrid meetings, including full-service studios and non-traditional options.

Get to Know Gather by Events DC

Events DC has been working to develop safe, innovative and quality event experiences for business event strategists and guests. As part of PCMA’s “Get to Know” series, learn how to host virtual and hybrid events with GATHER by Events DC, a virtual venue that leverages the new state-of-the-art production studio in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. GATHER also houses compelling, on-demand content. You’ll hear from Events DC leaders about the new virtual platform, as well as how they are helping planners think globally, with enhanced safety and wellness for the guest experience.

DC in the News

DDC’s Elliott Ferguson has been named board chair of Tourism Diversity Matters, a new organization focused on creating diversity, equity and inclusion opportunities at all levels of the workforce. Skift, USAE and Northstar Meetings Group are among the many outlets that have covered the initiative.

Smart Meetings also honored DDC’s own Melissa Riley, vice president of convention sales and services, recognizing her contributions to the meetings industry through its 2021 Smart Women in Meetings Award. Finally, a recent report from Gaining Edge analyzed the strongest cities from around the globe utilizing intellectual capital to benefit meetings and conventions, and Washington, DC is in the top 10 and one of the three hottest cities to watch.