How planners can maximize America 250 celebrations
June 30, 2026
Elliott L. Ferguson II shares how DDC is helping planners navigate and maximize the opportunities surrounding America 250 celebrations across the city.
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Walter E. Washington Convention Center awarded LEED Platinum certification
October 1, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., has been awarded LEED Platinum certification. Developed by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED certification is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and is an international symbol of excellence.
Destination DC welcomes Meade Atkeson as board chairperson
June 27, 2024
Meade Atkeson, general manager of the Royal Sonesta hotel in Washington, D.C., has been appointed as chairperson of Destination D.C.’s board of directors.
Destination DC promotes executive team members
December 18, 2023
Destination DC has promoted two members of its executive team. Claire Carlin has been named senior vice president of partnerships & alliances and Tara Miller is director of global sales.
Orange County Convention Center highest-rated Southern venue in Wall Street Journal rankings
October 11, 2023
The Wall Street Journal recently ranked 30 of the largest convention centers in the country. The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., was the highest Southern venue on the list, coming in fifth.
Grand Venues of the South: These 17 properties embody Southern charm and hospitality
September 15, 2023
Grand venues spread across the South like Spanish moss on a majestic oak. That’s why it was tough to narrow down this year’s list to just 17, one property from each state in ConventionSouth’s coverage area, which includes Washington, D.C.
Bright lights, big city: Southern metro areas buzz with benefits
September 5, 2023
Sometimes, you can't beat a big city. With high expectations pushing planners to design can’t-miss events, many are looking to the benefits of urban destinations, from amenities and attractions to hi-tech and haute cuisine, large venues and lodging variety, multiple flights, and mass transit.
Destination DC names Shelby Luzzi as its first senior manager of sustainability
July 28, 2023
Destination DC has named Shelby Luzzi as the organization’s first senior manager of sustainability.
Meeting and event volume in June was up 30 percent from 2022 levels
July 18, 2023
Hospitality industry insight provider Knowland reports June meeting and event volume was up 30.3 percent over June 2022.
Adam Heffron joins Conrad Washington, DC as general manager
April 13, 2023
Conrad Washington, D.C. announced Adam Heffron as the new general manager of the luxury 360-room property.
