HSMAI DC

Welcome to HSMAI's Washington Metro DC Chapter - we're back and better than ever! Education, training, industry trends.

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Our closer for the #SOTI17 program - John Hach from @TravelClick #hattrick

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US performance from STR - YTD through June - occupancy is at a record level #SOTI17

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Up next: Veronica Andrews from @STR_Data time to #datageek out #SOTI17

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Museum of the Bible just announced there will be no entry charge #SOTI17

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Next Tuesday 8/22 - @destinationdc's annual Marketing Outlook Meeting #WhatsTrending Registration is still open and available! #SOTI17

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We're able to provide feedback in our efforts to welcome intl visitors on the US Travel & Tourism Advisory Board - @destinationdc #SOTI17

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2021 will be the next big citywide year after 2017 #SOTI17

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2017 has been a great citywide convention year with a gaggle of citywide convention rooms - Elliott Ferguson #SOTI17

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Without the tourism industry in our nation's capital, taxes would increase by $1000s for each household in DC #SOTI17

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Freer |Sackler Gallery, Buzzard Point DC United Stadium, and Internat'l Spy Museum - updates for these great developments at #SOTI17

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@visitwashington New attractions and developments - The Wharf: 1st phase opens in 55 days - Capitol Crossing - Museum of the Bible #SOTI17

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Promoting DC is Elliott's job, but when we showcase visitors' and locals' photos tagged #MyDCCool it promotes the city as a destination

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@destinationdc @visitwashington #MyDCCool campaign showcases the amazing city we live in #SOTI17

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@destinationdc Elliott Ferguson - we're looking at issues that could derail our messaging to travelers - domestic and international #SOTI17

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Up next: Elliott Ferguson of @visitwashington Always looking forward to the view from Destination DC #SOTI17

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AHLA - raising the fundraising bar - Hotel PAC is a demonstration of how committed people have become to our focus of efforts #SOTI17

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AHLA - sharing our story and having elected officials taking heart of the house tours to empower our employees and raise awareness #SOTI17

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AHLA has a 3-pronged approach to enlisting & supporting talent - apprenticeship, youth opportunity, no-cost college degree #SOTI17

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Through engagement of state, local, and cities, we are working on preemption bills for short term rentals #SOTI17

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AHLA launched a Search Smarter campaign over the summer to encourage education regarding OTA search bias and direct booking #SOTI17