(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, May 9, at 9 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join Destination DC President Elliot Ferguson and hundreds in the hospitality and tourism industry to announce record domestic visitation, spending and DC jobs supported by DC hospitality and tourism industries in 2017.
Destination DC’s Travel Rally is part of the U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12, 2018) which highlights the importance of the tourism industry to the U.S. economy with the theme: “Travel Then and Now.”
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO, Destination DC
Roger Dow, president and CEO, U.S. Travel Association
Monty Hoffman, founder and CEO, PN Hoffman
Greg O’Dell, president and CEO, Events DC
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 9, at 9 am
Remarks begin promptly at 9:15 am
WHERE:
The Wharf - Transit Pier/Floating Stage
950 Maine Avenue, SW (drop-off location, pedestrian access only)
Directions: Walk through District Square toward the water and turn right on Wharf Street near the water taxis.
*Closest Metro: Waterfront Metro Station*
Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].