Destination DC

The official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC.

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

Summer is almost here and DC is gearing up for once-in-a-generation exhibitions, free festivals and only-in-DC experiences, there’s no better place to make history. ☀️ 🌴

🔗 to learn more: https://t.co/dCaATO6MNF #Only1DC #SummerinDC

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

Eat, give & be merry for a great cause! 🎁

Join us for our Member Holiday Celebration, benefiting @amer_exp_found (soon to be rebranded as NEXTDC).

🎟️ Tickets $9.14
🎁 Raffle & auction LIVE now
🔗 Get your ticket and start bidding today: https://t.co/vALulh50wA

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

What makes DC, DC? ✨ It’s the people who shape its neighborhoods, culture and creativity.

We the People DC is a new series spotlighting 20 locals who live, work and thrive here, showcasing why there’s #Only1DC.

📽️ Watch the first stories on YouTube: https://t.co/5zZZsmIheL

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

Even in a government shutdown, Washington, DC remains a vibrant destination. Our #DCisOpen campaign reminds visitors that restaurants, hotels, arts & culture continue to thrive.

📣 Members: share updates & amplify #DCisOpen
🔗 Find resources and updates: https://t.co/I1FtqKBXrC

[Visit Washington, DC @washingtondc]

This is DC.❤️

#Only1DC

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

🍽️ @ramwdc's Summer Restaurant Week returns next week, August 18–24!

It’s the perfect time to explore DC’s incredible dining scene with 3-course menus for brunch, lunch and dinner. Don't forget to book a table: https://t.co/FJSFNMMR5S

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

#DestinationDC's Marketing Outlook Meeting is back on August 26!

🎟️ Early-bird pricing ends August 1
📍 Capital Turnaround | ⏰ 8–11:30 a.m.
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/tfyvznzRQd

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

Wishing you a safe and spectacular Independence Day from all of us at #DestinationDC! ❤️

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

💥 Celebrate Independence Day with purpose at DC’s premier July 4th VIP celebration! 💥

👉 Get tickets before they sell out: https://t.co/3q3MhrAEqY
📅 Friday, July 4 | 7–10 p.m.
📍 Potomac View Terrace at the American Pharmacists Association

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

🎉 Exciting news: We were voted one of @washingtonian's “18 Great Places to Work in the DC Area”! 🎉

👏 We’re proud to be recognized, and even prouder of the incredible team that makes it all possible. See more: https://t.co/EYijYZW0nq

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

DC just got even easier to explore. 🎉

The new District Blog on https://t.co/4mxMEdjLxZ shares weekly guides, local tips & travel inspo to help visitors discover what makes DC (and your attractions and businesses) worth the trip. 🔗 https://t.co/eqZkgdt7H4

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

🌈 @worldpridedc kicks off this weekend! 🥳

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

ICYMI: DC welcomed a record-breaking 27.2 million visitors in 2024.

💵 $11.4B in visitor spending (+12% YoY)
👷 111.5K local jobs supported (+8% YoY)
🏠 $2.3B in tax revenue = $3,608 saved per household

Learn more about how tourism powers DC’s economy: https://t.co/vYJNGiBfuS

[NFL @NFL]

It’s official.

The 2027 NFL Draft is headed to Washington, D.C.!

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

Join us for Travel Rally 2025 with @MayorBowser and @USTravel to celebrate how tourism powers DC – supporting local jobs, businesses and our community.

🗓️ May 6
📍 Nationals Park
🎟️ Register to attend: https://t.co/XDaqaY2N7M

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

🎆 Join #DestinationDC on the 4th of July for an unforgettable evening featuring front-row rooftop views of DC’s iconic fireworks, panoramic sights of the National Mall, delicious food & drinks and lively music.

👉 Get tickets before they sell out: https://t.co/3q3MhrAEqY

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

Today we honor #EmancipationDay in DC, marking the 1862 act signed by Abraham Lincoln that freed 3,000+ enslaved people in #WashingtonDC – months before the Emancipation Proclamation.

#Only1DC

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

🎉 Congratulations to our President & CEO, Elliott Ferguson, on being named the 2025 Visionary Awards Lifetime Achievement Supplier Honoree by @pcmahq!

[PCMA @pcmahq]

Congratulations to Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO, Destination DC, our 2025 Visionary Awards Lifetime Achievement Supplier Honoree!

A 35-year travel and hospitality leader, Elliott Ferguson continues to demonstrate thought leadership and advocacy for the global business events and hospitality community. His priorities include industry advancement, through diversity, equity and inclusion, not only through board positions with various industry organizations, but also through the implementation of industry initiatives, including DC’s innovative Tourism Recovery District established to drive significant investment in support of the local tourism industry. As a result, DC has regained its position as one of the preeminent business events destinations in the world.

Join us on April 10, 2025, during Business Events Industry Week, as we honor this extraordinary leader and celebrate the remarkable achievements of all our honorees and finalists. https://t.co/bELPa0d16R

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

🥧 Spring has officially sprung in DC, and we celebrated in the sweetest way! Operation Cherry Pie was a delicious success with 400 cherry pies delivered across the city (and beyond!) to clients and partners.

Huge thanks to our official caterer, Cake-Wich Craft Bakery. 🍒🌸

[Destination DC @destinationdc]

@MoveWithPhish @washingtondc Thanks for coming to the Summit! 🌱