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Groups seek to win global meetings

Some associations are working with Destination DC to enhance hosting chances. Several national trade associations are teaming up with local tourism officials in a quest to bring more global conferences to Washington, D.C. In the course of the past year, about a dozen associations have been consulting with Destination DC, a nonprofit corporation promoting tourism and conventions in the nation’s capital. The goal of the collaboration: to win rights to host large-scale international congresses like the World Gas Conference, which the American Gas Association and the Gas Technology Institute are hoping to bring to D.C. RELATED CONTENT A bid, a marketing plan, and then… Read More