MEMBER NEWS

Dear Members, 

Elliott L. Ferguson, II
President & CEO
Destination DC

Finding Your Competitive Advantage in Sustainable Meetings Webinar | March 21, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Building Your Workforce Pipeline | March 22, 8-10 a.m.

Learn more about building your workforce at this free breakfast seminar. Our panel of experts will share practical insights and actionable advice for recruiting and retaining early-career colleagues, expectations and challenges of early-career job seekers and the impact of early-career hiring on personal and professional growth.

Where: Washington Marriott Capitol Hill/NoMa

Speed Networking | April 20, 8:30-11 a.m.

Save the date for Speed Networking. This signature Destination DC (DDC) event is returning to Nationals Park this year for you to refresh your contacts and connect with industry peers.

Where: Nationals Park

3 Ways to Celebrate July 4th with AEF | July 4, 7-10 p.m.

Join DDC for our VIP rooftop celebration.

• Enjoy great food, drinks and music.
• Experience DC’s spectacular fireworks show from a private rooftop.
• Give back to DC students – your ticket supports the American Experience Foundation.

Where: The American Pharmacist Association

Washington Wizards March Home Games

Visit the Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Stage March 18 through April 2

Take in the iconic cherry blossoms during peak bloom and enjoy live performances and entertainment representing Japanese, American and other cultures.

• Destination USA (France) featured over 55 members in its DC city guide. DDC’s executive team promotions generated coverage in several publications including Conference & Meetings World. U.S. News & World Report covered Black History Month events in DC.  
  
  
• Building upon DDC's current campaign, summer advertising is underway with paid social, digital display, video and audio ads, as well as new custom content advertorials and email campaigns with premium publishers such as The New Yorker, AFAR and Food & Wine.
  
  
• DDC’s social media channels showcased free date night ideas in the city, Black History Month inspiration and upcoming spring events like National Gallery Nights. The team reconnected with members at the Member Volleyball Tournament and Open House, which attracted 326 attendees across four sessions at the DDC offices.
  
  
• Share your b-roll and visual assets with us via the Member Asset Uploader. Help us discover quality content from your business by uploading photography and vertical and horizontal video footage. Content may be used in marketing to promote Washington, DC. Please do not include low-res photography or images with graphics or text.

In February, the team tracked over 46 presentations, virtual client sales calls and in-person meetings.

Recent Activities:

• PCMA Convening Leaders (Jan. 8-11, Columbus, OH)
• Travel and Tourism Research Association Marketing Outlook Forum (Feb. 6-8, Houston, TX)
• Black History Month Client Event/Alvin Ailey Performance (Feb. 9, Washington, DC)
• New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE) MEET and Sales Calls (Feb. 21-23, New York City, NY)
• HelmsBriscoe Florida Roadshow (Feb. 21-24, Tampa & Orlando, FL)
  
  

DDC’s tourism team continues to host FAMs and client visits from around the world to highlight travel to DC. The team will welcome UK tour operators and French travel agents this month and will also represent Washington, DC at hospitality forums and sporting events. Finally, the international team partners with Brand USA on a mission to South America. 

What are visitors asking about?

1. When will the National Cherry Blossom Festival event tickets go on sale?
2. What are the requirements for visiting the White House?
3. Can you rent electric wheelchairs from DC attractions or hotels?
   
   

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