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Jul 14, 2020, 12:00 ET Black Travel Leaders Address Systemic Racism in '5 Questions About Race'

Following the death of George Floyd and the overwhelming response nationwide, seven Black executives from destination marketing organizations across...

May 06, 2020, 11:30 ET The District of Columbia, Destination DC and Tourism Partners Discuss Importance of Recovery Plans Once Travel is Safe

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for DC, and partners today announced the current impact of COVID-19 on the...

Nov 22, 2019, 11:04 ET Destination DC Launches New Marketing Campaign Stay Local DC

Destination DC (DDC) is embarking on a new consumer advertising and marketing campaign, Stay Local DC, promoting staycations in Washington, DC. The...

Oct 20, 2019, 16:17 ET 2019 World Series to Generate $6.5 Million in Economic Impact to the Nation's Capital Over Two Days

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC announced that the Washington Nationals have qualified for...

Aug 27, 2019, 10:00 ET Destination DC Announces Record 23.8 Million Visitors to Washington, DC in 2018

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today announced that the nation's capital attracted a...

May 22, 2019, 12:41 ET For Unforgettable Summer Vacations, Discover the Real DC

Destination DC, the official destination marketing office for the nation's capital, is primed to help travelers discover the real DC between Memorial ...

May 07, 2019, 11:10 ET Destination DC Announces 1.1 Million More Domestic Visitors to Washington, DC in 2018

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today announced that Washington, DC attracted a record 21.9 ...

Mar 07, 2019, 10:54 ET Cherry Blossoms and Beyond: Washington, DC Delights Visitors throughout Spring

No other American city celebrates springtime like Washington, DC and 2019 blooms brightly with new reasons to explore. The National Cherry Blossom...

Feb 04, 2019, 11:16 ET Date Nights DC's Sweetheart Deals Inspire Romantic Winter Getaways in Washington, DC

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for the nation's capital, encourages visitors and locals to fall in love with...

Oct 01, 2018, 14:01 ET Delights Days and Nights: Discover Holiday Magic in Washington, DC

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, helps visitors craft magical holidays in the nation's...

Sep 28, 2018, 10:00 ET Destination DC Announces MMGY Global as its New Integrated Marketing Agency of Record

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today announced its new advertising agency of record, MMGY...

Aug 28, 2018, 10:00 ET Destination DC Announces Record 22.8 Million Visitors to the Nation's Capital in 2017 and Previews New Advertising Campaign

Destination DC (DDC) today announced a record 22.8 million total visitors to the nation's capital in 2017, up 3.6% over 2016. Elliott L. Ferguson,...

May 22, 2018, 04:31 ET A Big Hit: Washington, DC Knocks It Out of the Park All Summer Long

In addition to its famous free festivals, monuments and museums, in 2018 the nation's capital heads into summer with a calendar bursting with firsts...

May 09, 2018, 09:15 ET Destination DC Announces Record 20.8 Million Domestic Visitors to Washington, DC in 2017

Destination DC (DDC), the official tourism organization for Washington, DC, today announced 20.8 million domestic visitors in 2017, up 4.2% over 2016 ...

Mar 01, 2018, 04:41 ET Springtime in Washington, DC: Visitors Looking for World Class Getaways Should Think Pink

Washington, DC celebrates springtime's arrival like no other city and this year, there's more to explore. The National Cherry Blossom Festival...

Jan 18, 2018, 09:30 ET Do Date Night Right: Destination DC's Date Nights DC Campaign Proposes Romantic Getaways in Nation's Capital Throughout February

For the ninth consecutive year Destination DC (DDC) hosts Date Nights DC, a consumer marketing program promoting easy-to-plan romantic getaways in...

Dec 04, 2017, 12:04 ET A December Vacation in Washington, DC Checks Every Box on a Holiday Wish List

Destination DC (DDC), the official marketing organization for Washington, DC is primed to help travelers plan unforgettable December holidays in the...

Aug 22, 2017, 10:30 ET Destination DC Announces Record 2016 Visitation and FY2018 Plans at Annual Marketing Outlook Meeting

Destination DC (DDC) today announced a record 22 million total visitors to Washington, DC in 2016, up 3.3% over 2015. DDC president and CEO Elliott L....

May 10, 2017, 17:01 ET A Capital Invitation: Take A Best Summer Ever Family Vacation in Washington, DC

Known for stirring public monuments and museums, free festivals, grand gardens and Michelin-starred restaurants, Washington, DC is an ideal city for...

May 09, 2017, 10:00 ET Destination DC Announces Record Domestic Visitation and Visitor Spend in 2016

Travel and hospitality leadership in Washington, DC today announced that the nation's capital received 20.0 million domestic visitors in 2016, an...

Mar 03, 2017, 20:14 ET Blossoms and Beyond: Washington, DC Welcomes Springtime Travelers

No other American city celebrates spring's arrival like Washington, DC. The lure of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, from kites dancing above...

Jan 26, 2017, 13:17 ET Destination DC's Date Nights DC Campaign Proposes Romantic Getaways Throughout February

For the eighth consecutive year Destination DC (DDC) presents Date Nights DC, a February-long campaign designed to inspire mid-winter getaways in...

Dec 07, 2016, 10:52 ET Winter Wonderfully: Spend the December Holidays in Washington, DC

Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC helps would-be visitors plan unforgettable holidays in the...

Nov 09, 2016, 09:07 ET Destination DC Helps Travelers Book Hotels, Plan Itineraries for the 58th Presidential Inauguration

Washington, DC's hospitality community is united in its preparation for the inauguration of the 45th president on Friday, January 20, 2017. Hotels,...

Oct 13, 2016, 03:52 ET Michelin Dining Guide Heightens Washington, DC's Status as a Culinary Capital

Driven by talented chefs, gracious service and an expanding number of independent neighborhood restaurants, Washington, DC is an acclaimed dining...