Dear Members, 

As 2025 wraps up, I thank you for your continued membership and support of Destination DC as we work together to attract more visitors to the nation’s capital. We’re excited for 2026 with a strong citywide calendar and the unique slew of activities and visitation opportunities across DC’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, major anniversaries and new development. Remember to also check our DC250 microsite and upload your deals and offers to the member extranet. 

It’s a great time to celebrate the incredible work of our affiliated charity, which revealed its wonderful rebrand from the American Experience Foundation to NEXTDC this year. Please consider a year-end donation, and know that your gift will help change the lives and careers of DC hospitality students as the organization works to give them Networking, Education, eXperience and Travel opportunities. 

Remember to bookmark and share our winter content on washington.org, which highlights the city’s markets, theaters, light displays and sparkling events this holiday season.

Join DDC for a festive breakfast and student showcase at The Square. This event benefits NEXTDC (formerly known as the American Experience Foundation), DDC’s official partner non-profit that helps open doors for the city’s next generation of hospitality professionals.

Learn how to optimize your TripAdvisor profile with Miles Partnership. Experts will review your profile in-person and go over ways to increase its value and boost its visibility to consumers. 

Start the new year with DDC's Sustainability Roundtables. This informative event will support your business as we tackle the hospitality industry’s most relevant sustainability challenges.

Join us at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for the return of our signature seminar about international tourism and travel to Washington, DC.

Join DDC at our offices and meet the entire team. Delve into the key ingredients shaping DDC’s priorities, strategies and sales and marketing initiatives to promote Washington, DC.

This year's theme is "A Recipe For Success: What's Cooking in FY26."

For the first time, members can sponsor the only event that connects you directly with decision-makers from 180+ unique organizations – all in one high-impact morning. Event date: April 29.

Shining new light on the creativity, hope and community in the paintings of one of our most beloved artists. On view this holiday season at Smithsonian American Art Museum. Admission is free.

The meetings and events landscape is shifting fast. Are you prepared for what planners expect in 2026?

Download Cvent’s latest global report based on insights from more than 1,650 planners worldwide. Uncover how technology, space preferences and buying behavior are evolving, and what venues must do to stay competitive.

Celebrate your team at Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park! Winter games, lights and a 21+ chalet await. 

Use code VISITDC for discounted tickets.

In November, the team tracked over 31 presentations, virtual client sales calls and in-person meetings.

Recent activities: 

This month, DDC's tourism team continues to promote travel to DC by:

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