Destination DC

BrandTravel ArrangementsWashington, District of ColumbiaWebsite

Company Overview

Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for the nation’s capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of 930 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities. By developing and executing centralized and cohesive sales and marketing strategies, Destination DC generates economic development for the city through tourism and meetings.

Founded

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Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Employees

51-200

4.2% last 12mo

Marketing Team

35

19% of company

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Founders

Elliott Ferguson

Elliott Ferguson

President & CEO

William Hanbury

President & CEO

Marketing Leadership

Robin McClain

Chief Marketing Officer

News

The government shutdown couldn't have come at a worse time for D.C. Its $11 billion tourism industry is bracing for impact

Oct 11, 2025 • Fortune

Destination DC relaunches campaign amidst government shutdown

Oct 7, 2025 • travelweekly.com.au

Destination DC relaunches “DC is Open” campaign

Oct 6, 2025 • Travel Daily News International

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