Dear Members,
DC’s famed springtime has officially sprung! The cherry blossoms hit peak bloom early on March 26. The National Cherry Blossom Festival® continues through this weekend, with events like the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented by Events DC on Saturday, April 11 and the Downtown DC BID’s Jazz & Blossoms in Franklin Park on Sunday, April 12. Enjoy celebrations across the city.
Please save the date for Destination DC’s (DDC) annual Travel Rally on Wednesday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. This event is when we announce 2025 visitation to Washington, DC and celebrate our industry’s economic impact for DC. Look for a formal invitation soon.
On May 14, DDC celebrates DC Loves Buses Day to appreciate and thank the motorcoach drivers who bring visitors to the nation’s capital. Check washington.org for Memorial Day holiday weekend suggestions. This year the holiday falls on Monday, May 25 and features a full array of DC250 activities.
DDC hosted our third annual Sustainability Summit in partnership with DC’s Department of Energy and Environment on at Howard Theatre on March 25. The event focused on placemaking and highlighted the shared commitment to maintain the District’s standing as one of the most sustainable cities in the U.S. We carry this commitment into Earth Day (April 22) and beyond.
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Connect with DDC members at Nationals Park for our annual Speed Networking event. Hit a networking home run with industry peers and key players in travel and tourism. Don't forget your business cards!
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Get ready to putt, play and par-tee.
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The Annual Building Futures Scholarship Celebration returns this May. At this event at the Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, NEXTDC awards thousands of dollars in scholarships for college-bound students in Washington, DC.
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General tickets are sold out. A limited number of tickets remain exclusively through sponsorship. Celebrate America's 250th and support NEXTDC from the best rooftop view of the fireworks in the city.
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This new hire training program introduces DC as a tourist destination. It includes a 10-minute visitor orientation video, ideal for new hire onboarding, and the in-depth Special Agent Academy series, created to help deepen your staff's knowledge about DC.
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The 2025 UFL Champion returns to the field on April 11. Defend the District and welcome our DC Defenders home with a Championship Celebration, red out at Audi Field and live Halftime Performance by hometown star Wale.
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Revolution Event Design and Production creates immersive events by designing the look, managing technical production and executing seamless live experiences.
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June 11-14, DC comes alive with four days of powerful global cinema, provocative filmmaker talks and special events. Get your pass for priority access.
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- Popular Leisure Content
- Popular Industry Content
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In March, the team tracked 98 presentations, virtual client sales calls and in-person meetings.
Recent activities:
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- In-Person Convention Committee Meeting – March 5, Washington, DC
- International Business Events Council (IBEC) and Annual Meeting Alliance (AMA) Global Pulse Check – March 12, Virtual
- Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Northern CA ACE & Sales Mission – March 31 – April 1, San Francisco, CA
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This month, DDC's tourism team continues to promote travel to DC. The team will:
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- Meet with travel agents, sports organizers and receptive tour operators in Canada and the U.S.
- Host a travel agent from Japan to network and explore the city
- Share The Washington, DC Welcome program with frontline staff
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- How can I purchase tickets to the National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony?
- How can I purchase tickets to the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade?
- What events are happening in Washington, DC for America's 250th anniversary?
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Industry Social: @DestinationDC
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Leisure Social: @visitwashingtondc
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