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Destination
DC has been hard at work promoting Washington, DC not only domestically, but internationally
as well. Read on for a sampling of media coverage highlights from around the world,
including Germany, Australia, Lithuania and more. |
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| INDUSTRY TRENDS & PERFORMANCE |
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| MEMBER UPDATES & DEADLINES |
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| Offers & Highlights |
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| Benihana’s Chef’s Table |
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| Sign up today
for Benihana’s exclusive membership into The Chef’s Table and receive
a complimentary birthday dinner certificate...>> | |
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| Huqa Entertainment |
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| Take advantage
of the new BOSE Concert Series PA system for a special price...>> | |
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| Hilton Crystal City |
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groups with the 2009-2010 ¢entsible Tours offer and receive priceless enhancements...>> | | |
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Dining Power
Destination
DC’S Dining Power program allows our clients to take a tour of your private
dining space and meet the staff while dining at your restaurant. By hosting a
meal, clients have the opportunity to experience your restaurant during their
planning process or assignment, which could result in your restaurant being the
location of a future board meeting, exhibitor event during a convention, or being
featured in a premier industry magazine. Join by September 18th for the
chance to win a gift card valued at $100.
For more information and
to join, please view the Dining Power participation form here. |
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GWSA Sneaker Ball VI and the ASAE Summit Awards Dinner
Join
Destination DC at two valuable industry events, GWSA Sneaker Ball VI and the ASAE
Summit Awards Dinner. At both events, get a chance to network with industry
leaders, meeting planners and hospitality professionals. View details here, or contact Alison Rittenberg at 202-789-7034 for more information.
Theatre Week
The League of Washington Theatres
presents the first annual Theatre Week promotion from Sep. 12-20 with a variety
of special events, offerings and discounts to kick-off the 2009-10 theatre season.
See the schedule of events and listing of special discounts and offers here.
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FotoWeek DC Awards Competition
The
second annual FotoWeek DC Awards call for entries is currently underway. This
year, the competition has expanded from regional to international and as always,
the competition is open to amateur, professional, and student photographers. The
Awards deadline is Sep. 13. Visit www.fotoweekdc.org
for a complete listing of award categories and more information. |
Crystal City Marriott Holiday
Showcase
Meet the staff, tour the hotel and see what the Crystal City
Marriott can offer you and your company for your 2009 holiday party. The Holiday
Showcase will be held on Sep. 16 from 4-7pm, and will feature hors d'oeuvres,
drinks, entertainment, door prizes and a grand prize for a trip for two to New
York City. For more information, contact Richelle
Manansala at 703-413-6548. |
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Current Month |
Calendar Year-to-Date |
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July 2009 |
% Change from 2008 |
Through July 2009 |
% Change from 2008 |
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LODGING |
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Number of Rooms Used |
690,598 |
-1% |
4,333,420 |
0% |
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Hotel Occupancy (%) |
81.7 |
-3% |
76.6 |
-1% |
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Hotel Average Daily Rate ($) |
161.29 |
-12% |
211.57 |
-2% |
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Hotel RevPar (Occupancy x ADR) ($) |
131.81 |
-15% |
164.26 |
-4% |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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Combined Domestic Arrivals (DCA, IAD) |
1,584,457 |
-3% |
10,009,337 |
-5% |
Combined
International Arrivals (DCA, IAD) |
356,114 |
2% |
1,871,103 |
-2% |
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WMATA Metro Ridership (Rail) |
20,539,965 |
-2% |
133,407,267 |
3% |
WMATA
Metro Ridership (Bus) |
11,903,820 |
-2% |
81,318,222 |
3% |
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Circulator Ridership* |
unavailable |
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VISITATION |
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National Park Service (Mall Locations) |
2,495,494 |
4% |
14,520,079 |
-3% |
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National Park Service (All Locations) |
5,383,164 |
4% |
27,844,774 |
6% |
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Smithsonian (Mall Locations) |
3,383,125 |
41% |
15,964,296 |
28% |
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Smithsonian (All Locations) |
3,997,394 |
34% |
19,277,604 |
25% |
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DESTINATION
DC PERFORMANCE MEASURES |
Fiscal
Year-to-Date
(Oct. '08 - Sep. '09) |
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%
Change from FY08 |
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WEBSITE |
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Washington.org Unique Visits* |
2,725,149 |
47% |
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Washington.org Total Page Views* |
14,121,008 |
53% |
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Website Revenue (Hotel & Ticket $) |
2,625,053 |
-9% |
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CONVENTION
ROOMS BOOKED FOR FUTURE YEARS (BY DESTINATION DC) |
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All Locations |
947,479 |
16% |
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Walter E.
Washington Convention Center |
625,634 |
56% |
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MEDIA
RELATIONS |
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Domestic Earned Media |
14,594,359 |
32% |
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VISITOR SERVICES |
Total Number
of Inquiries (Phone and Web) |
173,441 |
2% |
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Brochure Distribution
(Excludes Bulk Orders) |
211,490 |
6% |
Destination DC calculations using the following data
sources.
*Website
Visitation: Google Analytics (transitioned to new tool during FY08)
Website Revenue: Ares, TravelHero
Convention: Destination DC internal
database
Domestic Earned
Media: Burelle’s Luce Insight
Inquiries and Brochure Distribution: Destination DC internal database
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September
Monthly Forum
The September Monthly Forum will be at Washington National
Cathedral on Tuesday, Sep. 15, from 9-11am. Register here or contact Ashley Richards at 202-789-7009 for more information.
Breakfast with Elliott
Join Destination DC's President
and CEO, Elliott Ferguson, for breakfast at 15 Squares Restaurant in the Renaissance
Washington, DC hotel on Sep. 22 from 8:30-10am. Be on the lookout for an invitation.
For more information, contact Alison Rittenberg at 202-789-7034.
Co-ops
Destination
DC’s cooperative program forms for the remainder of 2009 and 2010 are
available on Washington.org as well as the Member Extranet. Please review
the opportunities and explore the ways you can plug into your Destination DC membership.
Upcoming Member Events
View our Member Events Calendar. It lists all upcoming events and has a direct link to the invites. |
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Sep.
9-10: Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International
Affordable
Meetings Exposition & Conference
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Attendance:
3,000 Peak rooms: 1,300
Sep.
12-15: National Association of Insurance Commissioners
National
Fall Meeting
Washington Marriott Wardman Park
Attendance: 1,500 Peak
rooms: 1,200
Sep. 13-16: Parental Drug Association
PDA/FDA
Joint Conference
Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel
Attendance: 1,200 Peak rooms: 500 |
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Executive
Directors, Inc.(EDI)/ Chicago Area Convention & Visitors Bureaus Satellite Offices
(CACBSO) Reverse Tradeshow
In Milwaukee on Aug. 31, Destination DC
Convention Sales Manager Dawn Holden participated for the third year at this valuable
lead-generating event. EDI invited 16 of their top association customers
to exhibit at the show. The day began with lunch and a presentation on developing
partnerships with CVBs to enhance the meeting experience for association meeting
attendees, and ended with a networking reception. During the event, Destination
DC was able to meet new potential customers and reconnect with booked business,
including the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy whose 2010 annual meeting
will be in DC.
HSMAI’s Affordable
Meetings
Destination DC Conference Sales Managers Michelle Soto and
Brian Barry-Austin joined the Walter E. Washington Convention Center sales
team at the HSMAI show on Sep. 9-10. The event allowed the team to meet with planners
and highlight DC’s position as an inspiring destination to host successful
meetings and events. Additionally, they also attended seminars regarding the latest
trends and technologies in the industry.
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Power List
- The International Spy Museum welcomed its 5 millionth
visitor over the Labor Day weekend. Since its opening in July 2002, the
Museum has helped to shape the vibrant new face of downtown DC. The Museum
continues to be a cornerstone in the Penn Quarter redevelopment and a must-see
for Washingtonians and visitors worldwide.
- Condé Nast Traveler
recently announced the winners of the magazine‘s third annual World Savers
Awards, naming Washington DC’s Willard InterContinental
overall winner in the City Hotel category, citing the hotel’s 100% wind
energy, commitment to the environment and communities in need.
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Know of a new hire or promotion? Email Koelling Borneman at koelling.borneman@destinationdc.com
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