National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Fifth Anniversary With September Programming In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, the museum is hosting an array of interactive and virtual programming and a new exhibition in its Robert F. Smith Family… Read More

Summer Events & Programming, DEI District Launch, Hotel Happenings and More! Industry Updates and DEI Content Hub  The DEI District showcases diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the city for visitors, groups and meetings.  Destination DC has launched The DEI District, a content hub to help showcase Washington, DC as a global destination that promotes and validates diversity,… Read More

Spring Brings Blossoms, Outdoor Opportunities and Memorable Experiences to Washington, DC Destination DC connects visitors and locals to virtual and in-person events, vast green space, new hotels and the latest travel status and safety information (Washington, DC) – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, offers ways to experience the beauty… Read More

The United States capital is full of winter whimsy during the holiday season! Visitors can marvel at the National Christmas Tree, wander through spectacular light displays at the National Zoo, ice skate by the waterfront and shop at local holiday markets. You can also travel back in time to George Washington’s Mount Vernon where Christmas past meets Christmas present at… Read More

The 2021 National Cherry Blossom Festival is scheduled for March 20 – April 11. The National Cherry Blossom Festival, one of the world’s greatest celebrations of spring, announced today that the 2021 Festival, scheduled for March 20 – April 11, will proceed, but with changes due to ongoing restrictions caused by Covid-19. Designed to incorporate both virtual… Read More

Destination DC invites you to join us on a new educational adventure! Our Learning on Location video series will offer quarterly episodes that focus on specific topics. Our first episode discusses voting, including its history, its importance and a how-to guide. Along the way, your local guide will highlight Washington, DC attractions that can help students learn… Read More

Greetings Travel Trade Partners   Back on the 29th of April, 2020 Destination DC launched their Washington, DC Special Agent Academy and our local team here in Australia and New Zealand at Canuckiwi want to remind you to take the opportunity to join those already registered and move towards the completion of the three tier program.… Read More

CATCH UP ON WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING LOCALLY IN WASHINGTON, DC The nation’s capital boasts new museums, restaurants and hotels, prominent reopenings and deals for locals (Washington, DC) – Destination DC, the official destination marketing office for the nation’s capital, is primed to help travellers visit Washington, DC with safety in mind this fall by providing ideas for… Read More

DESTINATION DC RELEASES WASHINGTON, DC’S VISITATION NUMBERS AND FORECAST, DISCUSSES INDUSTRY RESILIANCY EFFORTSAfter 10 years of growth, total visitation to DC estimated to fall by more than 50 percent in 2020 before potential rebound in 2021 (Washington, DC) – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today announced that pre-COVID-19, the… Read More

(Washington, DC) – Following the death of George Floyd and the overwhelming response nationwide, seven Black executives from destination marketing organizations across the country partnered on a video to share their experiences and encourage an open dialogue about race and racism throughout their lives and in the tourism industry. Running 8 minutes and 38 seconds, “5… Read More