Key Statistics
Country
United States
Population
700,000
air routes
1,000
official language
English
hotel rooms
33,000+
number of venues
150+
max event capacity
42,000 pax
currency
U.S. Dollar
VISA FREE TRAVEL
40*
max plenary SPACE
52,000 sqf
max Exhibition SPACE
703,000 sqf
About the City
Washington, DC is a destination located on two rivers, the Potomac and the Anacostia. The city features awe-inspiring monuments, memorials, and exceptional event space with views of the city’s iconic landmarks. Constantly evolving, DC thrives and inspires ideas with its distinctive skyline, waterfront neighborhoods, world-class museums, Michelin-starred restaurants, and vibrant performing arts scene.
Differences are celebrated in the nation’s capital. Washington DC’s global community is home to more than 175 embassies, think tanks, and financial institutions. The power of Washington, DC is about making connections and creating purpose-driven events. The city connects you with assets unparalleled to other destinations: experts, policymakers, and leaders within booming sectors such as medical, biotech/pharma, technology, sustainability, and education. The region is home to the headquarters of Amazon, Boeing, and Raytheon Technologies, as well as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. From local innovation to global leadership, the city offers exclusive knowledge and access to hundreds of international associations and organizations providing a unique advantage for meetings and events.
As the first LEED Platinum city in the world, Washington, DC is dedicated to sustainability. The local government is intent on being the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city in the U.S. starting with its commitment to becoming carbon-neutral by 2045. Considered one of the most walkable cities in the U.S., Washington, DC’s 68 square miles is packed with attractions, green spaces, National Parks, and experiences inviting discovery at every turn. Getting in and around the city is easy with the area’s three international airports with access to downtown hotels and the award-winning Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
- 2022 – Gold List for Best Destinations in the World – CondeNast Traveler
- 2022 – Top places to travel in 2022 – Afar Magazine & Business Insider
- 2023 – Best DMO in the U.S. – Skift
- 2022 – One of the 2023 World’s Greatest Places – Time
- First LEED Platinum city in the world
- The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the first convention center in the world to earn the WELL Health Safety Rating
Unique Venues in the City
Industries
We focus on these industries
Medical
Technology
Advocacy
Education
Biotech / Pharma
Transportation
Sustainability Facts
FACTS:
- First LEED certified city in the world
- #1 Park System in the United States
- The Walter E. Washington Convention Center is the first convention center in the world to earn the WELL Health Safety Rating
- Number two nationally on the Environmental Protection Agency list for having 498 ENERGY STAR-certified buildings
- Among the pioneering group of cities and regions participating in the Global Destination Sustainability-Index Assessment
- Bike-share system has more than 7,000 bikes, 1,000 electric bikes, and more than 700 Capital Bikeshare stations
Connect with us
Tara Miller
International Account Director, Washington DC
Explore the city
Things to do
Culture, Attractions, Sights
National Gallery of Art
Wharf
U.S. Capitol
Georgetown
National Arboretum
National Mall
National Air & Space Museum
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