Dear Members,
Thank you to everyone who participated in Destination DC’s (DDC’s) annual 4th of July fundraiser on the roof of the American Pharmacists Association, where we celebrated students and enjoyed a spectacular view of the fireworks. As always, proceeds from the event supports hospitality and tourism education for local public school students through our affiliated nonprofit, the American Experience Foundation (AEF). Please consider supporting the Foundation.
This year’s July 4 celebration also continued our countdown to honoring America’s 250th – and DC250 – throughout 2026.
From June 14-18 at U.S. Travel Association’s IPW in Chicago, the team met with international customers and journalists to remind everyone that there’s #Only1DC. IPW is the premier travel trade show driving international visitation to the U.S.
Summer brings lots of reasons to visit DC, and the season continues with the Mubadala Citi DC Open from July 21-27, the Broccoli City music festival from Aug. 8-10 and the much loved DC JazzFest, which brings a stunning range of jazz music across the city from Aug. 27-31. Savor summer even more with Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s Summer Restaurant Week, running Aug. 18-24.
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Elliott L. Ferguson, II
President & CEO
Destination DC
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Join us at Capital Turnaround to receive important industry updates. Attendees will:
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- Celebrate wins from 2025
- Look ahead to DC250 – how your business can benefit from this year-long, historic occasion
- Discover how DDC is deepening the personal story of #Only1DC
- Get the latest DC visitor data and STR hotel stats
- Hear from city leaders
- Connect with industry peers
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DDC's popular roundtable discussions are back – this time with a special focus on the intersection of accessibility and sustainability.
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Hiring? Gain visibility through DDC's industry careers job board. Send your job listing to jobboard@washington.org and include:
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- Company name
- Job title
- Description
- Link to the posting
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Volunteer your expertise with AEF this summer. We're seeking judges to provide feedback to high school interns studying hospitality and media every Thursday afternoon in July.
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Show off your space to DDC members, staff, clients and AEF students by hosting an event. Member hosts contribute by providing space, AV, catering and/or exclusive experiences. DDC brings the right audience.
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The events and hospitality industry is evolving fast. Are you ready for what's next?
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Watch this highly anticipated annual webinar as we reveal the transformative trends, expert predictions, practical tips and resources to help you lead with confidence and plan with insight.
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Make Nats Park your next stop and experience the thrill of Nationals baseball, great food and unforgettable memories.
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You're invited to celebrate all things jazz this Labor Day weekend. You won't want to miss our all-star headliners on the main stages at DC JazzFest at The Wharf on Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31.
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- DC250 Content Update: In coordination with local partners and stakeholders, the content team has created a set of 3-day themed itineraries that incorporate elements throughout the District that reflect DC’s – and America’s – past, present and future.
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- Popular with Leisure Audiences:
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- Industry Updates from DDC:
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In June, the team tracked over 103 presentations, virtual client sales calls and in-person meetings.
Recent activities:
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- Professional Convention Management Association Educon (June 1-4, Louisville, KY)
- World Pride DC Sales Client Event (June 7-8, Washington, DC)
- Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives – Accesse (June 23-25, Philadelphia, PA)
- Helmsbriscoe ABC (June 28-30, Toronto, Canada)
- Associations World Congress (June 29 – July 1, Hamburg, Germany)
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The TSVE team continues to engage with partners across key national and international markets.
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Top visitor questions last month:
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- Where can I park a motorcoach or charter bus in the city?
- Accessibility: How can I rent a scooter during my trip in Washington, DC?
- What will be open and accessible during the Army’s 250th celebration?
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Industry Social Channels: @DestinationDC
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Leisure Social Channels: @visitwashingtondc
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