Join Destination DC as we review our annual visitation statistics and take a progressive look at the year ahead. We've taken your suggestions to build an exciting new agenda featuring member roundtables and panel discussions on topics including cooperative opportunities, ways businesses can maximize efforts in today's economy and much more. This is a must-attend event for anyone responsible for building or contributing to their organization's sales and marketing plan for the coming year.

This year's meeting will include:

• Focus on Facts: DC's Key Travel Statistics
• Connection to Conventions
• International Part 1: Impact of International Visitation on DC
• International Part 2: Many Roads to the Consumer
• Marketing Trends and Applications
• DC Insider: The Year Ahead
• Membership Matters
• How to Plug-In to the Current Economy
• Walter E. Washington Convention Center Tour

Featured Speakers:

• Mark Brown, Executive Vice President of Association and Club Services, AAA
• Dr. Natwar Gandhi, Chief Financial Officer, District of Columbia
• Ken McGill, EVP & Executive Managing Director, Global Insight
• Ben Mutzabaugh, Aviation Reporter, USAToday.com

Click here to learn more about the sessions & schedules.

For questions, please contact Ashley Richards at 202-789-7009 or ashley.richards@destinationdc.com.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Damelia Shaw at 202-789-7052 or damelia.shaw@destinationdc.com.

Destination DC is the official convention and tourism corporation for Washington, DC.

	WHEN: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8 am - 4 pm WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Pl., NW Washington, DC 20001 METRO: Yellow/Green Line REGISTRATION: Members: $75 Non-Members: $125 Fees include all meals, sessions & networking reception.

RSVP SOON AS SPACE IS LIMITED!