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.
Tag Archives: District of Columbia
Washington, D.C. had the most visitors ever in 2023
June 4, 2024
More people visited Washington, D.C. in 2023 than ever before, according to Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital.
Steer your group to these high-octane drive-in destinations
January 14, 2024
With today’s attendees demanding more flexibility and freedom, hosting a meeting in a drive-in destination puts them in the driver’s seat, traveling on their own schedules and taking as much luggage as they can fit in the car.
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.
The Morrow Washington DC offers 11,000 square feet of unique meeting space
April 3, 2023
The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 11,400 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.
Event Planners’ Guide to Washington, D.C.
March 12, 2023
Washington, D.C., is well-versed in hosting meetings and events. Because of this and the importance of the area, ConventionSouth has added Washington to its list of Event Planners’ Guide destinations.
Southern hotels well represented in Historic Hotels of America’s top gingerbread displays
December 15, 2022
Several Southern hotels have been added to the Historic Hotels of America’s list of the “Top 25 Most Magnificent Gingerbread Displays” in the country.
The Morrow Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton now open in Washington’s NoMa neighborhood
December 14, 2022
The Morrow Hotel is officially open in Washington, D.C.’s NoMa neighborhood, offering 11,400 square feet of customizable meeting space.
Silver Line Extension opens on Washington, D.C.’s Metro transit system
December 5, 2022
The recently opened Silver Line Extension on Washington’s Metro transit system provides a new connection to Washington Dulles International Airport.
