Articles tagged “Washington DC”

Destinations

Visa Delays Continue to Impact the Events Industry

It takes a minimum of 849 days to get a visitor visa interview appointment in Mexico City. In Bogota, it’s 640 days. Mumbai, 499 days. These delays have a tangible negative impact on the events industry.
Industry News

Associations Look to the Future

Societal transformation and the future of association meetings were the themes an ICCA conference, part of Business Events Industry Week, held in the most apropos setting, ASAE's headquarters.
Industry News

Industry Celebrates Its Purpose in April

Between the PCMA-led Business Events Industry Week and the U.S. Travel-led Global Meetings Industry Day, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate the industry in April.
Destinations

DC Shows How to Turn an Event Destination Into a Bleisure Dream

Recent research from Freeman shows that 82 percent of professionals are looking to combine business travel with leisure. Taking inspiration from DC, here are five ways to ensure that your attendees benefit from the full bleisure experience at your next meeting.
Destinations

Destination Brief: DC Raises the Bar for Convention Centers and City Attractions

Washington, DC is cementing its position as a leading meeting destination with its state-of-the-art convention center, some of the country's most unique venues, a thoughtfully redeveloped waterfront, and one of the best sustainability and DEI records around. Learn how the city — and Destination DC — can help elevate your next event.
Destinations

5 Reasons a Connected Destination Is the Secret to Event Success

At a time when event organizers have to work harder than ever to prove they're really delivering value to everyone from attendees to stakeholders, it's essential to choose a host city where the right connections are easy to make. Discover five ways that a connected destination can make your most ambitious event goals a reality.
Destinations

Destination DC Focuses on Recovery

Washington, D.C.’s destination marketing organization gets additional funding with an eye on post-Covid pandemic recovery.