Marketing Highlights and Media Coverage

The latest news from Destination DC's marketing & communications team.

Find out where DC has been in the news this month and what's new with the marketing team.

Destination DC's (DDC) marketing and communications strategy supports economic development through tourism by reaching potential visitors and inspiring them to travel to the nation’s capital. The current cross-channel promotional efforts are focused on fall travel across editorial and content development.

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Media Coverage

Domestic

, , , , , and  are among the major outlets to showcase the beauty of spring in DC. celebrates the arrival of seasonal teas, while  a�Ի� list hotel packages. , , (p. 16) and  from around the country preview citywide plans and themes for DC250, while outlines ways for locals to join the commemoration. Following a hosted trip, publishes a beautiful guide to the city.  a�Ի�  discuss the economic impact of the blossoms and March Madness.

International

Meade Atkeson’s reaches 21 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Germany showcases , while Australia shares . Mexico’s  a�Ի� , along with Brazil’s a�Ի� , cover all things spring in DC. Mexico’s  spotlights a speakeasy pop-up, while  includes DC250 among its must-sees in the United States for 2026.

Trade

Trade supported press outreach for the National Cherry Blossom Festival with coverage in , and . More than 100 members, DC250 and wellness were highlighted in Convention South's . Interviews with Elliott and Melissa focus on , DEI and the importance of . DDC's third annual  was featured in ,  a�Ի�