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.
Tag Archives: Washington
Washington, D.C., tourism achieves record economic impact in 2025
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.
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill earns LEED Silver certification
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.
Destination DC’s Shirley Del Carpio promoted to director of sales
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.
Destination DC announces new executive team and senior staff
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.
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.
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.
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.
