District of Columbia

Few locations hold more historical significance to the United States than the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. Both domestically and globally, groups choose D.C. for its intellectual capital; its unique and historic venues; the fact that it’s headquarters for not only the U.S. government, but many leading organizations and associations; and its easy access for attendees from the U.S. and around the world. 

Washington, D.C. is often on the cutting edge, too. The city claims to have more LEED-certified buildings than any other city in the U.S. and is the first LEED-Platinum city in the world. In addition to being a leader on sustainability, Destination DC, the DMO, has led the charge on conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion, and is committed to helping conferences and events drive social change. 

Learn more about how your event can rise above in D.C. in the articles below.

Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson II on the Role of DMOs on DEI

Elliott L. Ferguson II, president and CEO of Destination DC, explains why DMOs and event service professionals are key partners in ensuring meetings and events are living up to their promises of delivering diversity, equity and inclusion at their events, in experiences but also in including minority vendors in the economic benefits.