May 18, 2026
The nation’s capital welcomed more than 27.2 million visitors in 2025, marking its third consecutive year of record visitation and economic impact, according to Destination DC.
April 8, 2026
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill has achieved LEED Silver Certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable design that evaluates the environmental performance of buildings.
March 19, 2026
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC has been inducted into Historic Hotels of America, joining more than 300 hotels recognized nationwide for preserving their historic character and architecture.
November 27, 2025
Destination DC has promoted Shirley Del Carpio to director of sales. Del Carpio joined Destination DC in 2021 as a senior national account director.
December 11, 2024
Destination DC (DDC) has announced new key promotions among the executive team and senior staff. Joining the executive team, Dianna Waldroup has been named vice president of convention services and Letizia Sirtori as vice president of tourism and global development. Alex Gnafakis has been promoted within senior staff to senior creative director, while Lindsay Hill joins senior staff with her promotion to director of visitor experience and group tour.
