Destination DC offers member businesses tools to grow and leverage the identity of Washington, DC – a world-class destination that locals, visitors and convention attendees enjoy. 
Members receive connections, visibility, resources and ways to engage to help grow your business and maximize your role in DC’s $11.4 billion travel and tourism economy. Join 1000+ businesses benefiting from our network. Join membership today!

CONNECT

Meet the right industry professionals to help you grow your business.
•    Learn and network at 1-2 member events each month.  
•    Host or sponsor a member event
•    Access 1000+ sales and marketing professionals in our Member Directory  

VISIBILITY

Reach the more than 27.2 million annual visitors to Washington, DC through Washington.org, the official tourism website for Washington, DC.

• Washington.org
  • Dedicated listing/s that are leisure and meetings focused
  • Upload your events to the events calendar to help boost attendance and sales
  • Upload your offers to our deals page and “sticky footer" on washington.org
• Dedicated listings in official Destination DC printed publications
  • Official Visitors Guide
  • Event Planning Guide
• Discounted advertisement rates for our publications, newsletters, and website. For more information email advertise@washington.org. 

RESOURCES

Members-only information and tools that work for you. Most are accessed through the member portal, the Extranet.

• 2-Year convention calendar with meeting planner contact info.
• Service requests (RFPs) and Partner referrals from our Convention Services team who work directly with meeting planners
• Monthly newsletter on upcoming Citywide & Miniwide Conventions
• B-roll and professional images available for use on your platforms
• Data - Monthly reports to help you understand the market and shape business strategies.
  • Hotel occupancy and ADR
  • Monthly visitor update report
  • And more

ENGAGE

Leverage the DDC team and programs to your business’ benefit.

•  Send your news to our media relations and content teams
• Add your b-roll and images to our Member Asset Collector for use by our marketing team
• Free job postings on the job board
• Showcase your business through Familiarization tours (FAMs)
• Take advantage of additional opportunities to connect with key customers:
  • Dining and Driving Power
  • Welcome Asia Program
  • Cooperative Opportunities (Co-Ops)
  • Sustainability District 

Inquire now to become a Destination DC Member today

Follow us on our industry and consumer-facing social media accounts below.

• #Only1DC (consumer)
  • Facebook: /WashingtonDC
  • Instagram: @VisitWashingtonDC
• #DestinationDC (industry)
  • Facebook: /destinationdc
  • Instagram: @destinationdc