Dear Members,
On July 4, we will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary milestone as a country and as the capital city. At Destination DC (DDC), we’ve been supporting and preparing for this moment, with your invaluable engagement, for more than two years.
We have a special event to mark the occasion: DDC’s annual July 4th Celebration on the Potomac View Terrace of the American Pharmacists Association. Sponsorships are available, and proceeds support DDC’s partner nonprofit, NEXTDC, to bring unmatched industry experience to DC’s next generation of hospitality leaders.
There are many additional opportunities this summer:
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Find information on all this and on many other events, including block parties, museum openings, festivals and more at washington.org and on DC250.us.
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Join the DDC Visitor Experience team for an overview of the signature events and exhibitions planned in Washington, DC for America’s 250th anniversary celebration.
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This summer, NEXTDC will host 15 high school interns from DC’s Academies of Hospitality & Tourism and Mass Media through the Career Ready Internship Program. Volunteers are needed to support presentation judging and host behind-the-scenes tours.
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Your time and expertise can help inspire and prepare the next generation of hospitality, tourism and media professionals.
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DDC Members have donated over $44,000 in prizes. Silent auction prize packages include hotel stays, gift certificates to DC's hottest restaurants and Only1DC experiences. Enter for your chance to win.
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Network with over 500+ industry professionals and gain insights into visitation data, industry updates and travel forecasts for 2027, including a presentation by Elliott Ferguson.
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The Giant Barbecue Battle returns June 27-28 with world-class BBQ, live music, global flavors and family-friendly fun, drawing more than 100,000 to Pennsylvania Avenue for this summer kick-off event.
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Associations are trusted conveners, standard setters and advocates. Add your voice to the Trust Associations campaign and amplify our community's impact.
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This June 11-14, experience 100+ new documentaries, meet global filmmakers and join panels and parties in the heart of DC. Use promo code DDCDOX to save 10%
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- Two recent influencer collaboration successes include a DC250 itinerary with Bria (80k engagements on TikTok) and a video highlighting DC’s beauty from Annie (25k engagements on Instagram).
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- Popular Leisure Content
- Popular Industry Content
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In May, the team tracked 78 presentations, virtual client sales calls and in-person meetings.
Recent activities:
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- Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress – June 1-4, San Antonio, TX
- Professional Convention Management Association Business Events Summit – June 21-24, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
- The Meetings Show – June 24-25, London, England
- Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals Education Forum – June 24-26, Québec City, Canada
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This month, DDC's tourism team continues to promote travel to DC. The team will:
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- What is the process for attending the Great American State Fair?
- Do I need tickets to attend the Fourth of July Celebration?
- Where can I find accommodations with views of the Fourth of July Celebration?
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Industry Social: @DestinationDC
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Leisure Social: @visitwashingtondc
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