August 2007

WCTC NEWS

WCTC Releases New Publications

Looking for unique event spaces and new ways to experience DC? Pick up the latest editions of WCTC's Unique Spaces Guide and Official Visitors Guide, released this summer.

Produced annually, the Unique Spaces Guide highlights event venues including museums, boats, private dining spaces, private homes and attractions to help meeting planners uncover new and interesting locations for DC area events. New features in the 2007-2008 guide include location ideas for "green" meetings, advice for locating minority-owned firms and tips for working with speakers bureaus. To request a copy, call 1-800-635-6338 or email Kristen@washington.org.

Released in July and available through January 2008, the newest Washington, DC Official Visitor's Guide includes an expanded calendar of events, insiders' tips from museum exhibition curators and editorial features on new attractions, holiday season happenings, African-American points of interest in the city, local cuisine and the local music scene. To request a copy, call 1-800-422-8644 or visit Washington.org to download the guide or to fill out an online request. Packed with attractions, hotel and restaurant listings, editorial features and useful tips for trip planning, the Official Visitors Guide is distributed to DC visitors and locals interested in learning more about what's available in the nation's capital and its surroundings. For bulk orders, contact Vonda Warner at (202) 789-7069 or vonda@washington.org.

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WCTC and WCCA Host ECEF

WCTC and the Washington Convention Center Authority (WCCA) joined forces to sponsor the 2007 Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), which took place at the Washington Convention Center on May 9. ECEF is a one-day gathering of 125 association and independent event producing executives. These decision-makers meet to discuss and explore strategies to strengthen their events such as partnering with compatible events, developing joint ventures, seeking out sponsorships, and outsourcing and acquiring other events. During the forum, leaders in the event planning industry experienced the services and facilities available at the Washington Convention Center and enjoyed overnight accommodations at the Renaissance Washington, DC.

To entice attendees, WCTC and WCCA teamed up to offer a VIP meeting giveaway package, including meeting space in the WCC's Jarvis Executive Board Room, food service, A/V service, transportation to/ from the airport or train station, hotel accommodations, a VIP dinner at one of DC's hottest restaurants and a VIP gift for all attendees. Barbara Myers, American Public Safety Communications International, was the winner.

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WCTC Staff Update

WCTC is pleased to announce that Dawn Holden will join the DC convention sales team on August 20, managing the association market in the Midwest and West Coast for groups with 300-2,499 room nights on peak. She can be reached at dawnh@washington.org. Dawn replaces Lisa Kidder, who recently moved on to a position with Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

WCTC National Sales Manager Gene Thomas has accepted a new position at Freeman Decorating. Tiffany Chester (tiffany@washington.org) will assist Gene’s clients until his position is filled.

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