Destination DC is a vital economic development organization that promotes Washington, DC as a world-class destination for conventions, tourism, sports and special events with an emphasis on the arts, cultural and historical communities. DDC is a private, non-profit corporation with a membership of over 1,000 businesses and organizations that support the DC travel and tourism sector. The organization’s work helps to generate economic impact for the city, create jobs and support local businesses. Destination DC is also a leader in promoting sustainable tourism practices.
Destination DC attracts and promotes an extensive variety of events to the LEED-certified Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a state-of-the-art facility that is equipped to handle events of all sizes.