Get to Know Destination DC
What's new with Destination DC?
More than 20 new or renovated hotels and 3,000 rooms are in the pipeline, with recent openings including Sixty DC, the ROOST White House and refreshed icons like the Willard InterContinental. The Milken Center for the American Dream opened in September 2025 and will be followed by enhancements at the National Archives and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. Dulles Airport’s $675 million expansion and Union Station’s modernization will enhance access. DC’s culinary scene shines with 94% independent restaurants and 25 Michelin stars. Revitalization of the Capital One Arena and a new Commanders stadium will expand the city’s meeting and event appeal.
What are Destination DC’s sustainability efforts?
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As the first LEED-certified city in the world, Washington, DC, is purposefully making the future of conferences more sustainable, leading to a more environmentally conscious industry. The District has set a goal for achieving carbon neutrality by 2042 and is advancing initiatives by expanding bike lanes and increasing battery–electric buses. Attendees can easily use Capital Bikeshare, the walkable streets or public transportation to get to meetings anywhere in the city. Destination DC's Sustainability District represents more than 75 member hotels, restaurants, attractions and venues that prioritize environmentally friendly practices and provide planners with sustainability-forward options for their events.
What is one thing that makes Destination DC unique or different?
DC is a city where influence meets imagination, where strategy sessions take place on rooftops, dinners unfold behind unmarked doors and art-filled evenings spark meaningful connections. Whether you're planning a board retreat, a leadership summit, or a celebration that calls for something more than a ballroom, DC offers a blend of global perspective and local authenticity. It is a place where your agenda can be as ambitious as your vision, while still feeling inspiring yet grounded. After all, there is Only 1 DC.