March 1, 2010
Destination DC Applauds Passage of Travel Promotion Act
Destination DC welcomed news from Capitol Hill that the U.S. Congress passed legislation to create economic growth and thousands of new jobs by welcoming millions more international travelers to the United States.

Dec. 8, 2009
DC Lands 2010 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference...
DC tourism officials brought a significant boost to the city’s 2010 convention calendar by securing the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010. This prestigious summer convention is expected to attract more than 10,000 Microsoft partners and employees from July 12-15, 2010.

Dec. 1, 2009
DC Secures XIX International AIDS Conference for July 2012...
The premier gathering of researchers, activists and medical professionals is returning to the US for the first time in 22 years, bringing 30,000 delegates to DC July 22-27, 2012.

Sept. 15, 2009
Destination DC unveils new website highlighting locations featured in "The Lost Symbol"...
Tour the locations featured in Dan Brown's new bestseller, from the National Cathedral to the Scottish Rite Temple.   

Medical Conferences and Conventions Exempt from DC SafeRx Licensing Requirements
Pharmaceutical industry employees who travel to DC do not need to be licensed in the District to staff booths or speak at medical conferences and conventions...

National Cherry Blossom Festival
This year's festival runs March 27-April 11. The blossoms are expected to be at their peak bloom April 3-8.

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