Articles tagged “washington dc”

Tourism

Washington to Roll Out ‘There’s Only One DC’ Tourism Campaign

Destination DC now has a bigger marketing budget to help lift its tourism numbers.

Washington to Roll Out ‘There’s Only One DC’ Tourism Campaign

Tourism

Washington, D.C.’s $20 Million Bet on Global Tourism

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Washington, D.C.'s tourism budget, Airbnb's New York history, and Sonesta's junk fee lawsuit.

Washington, D.C.’s $20 Million Bet on Global Tourism

Tourism

Washington D.C. to Spend $20 Million to Close Global Tourism Recovery Gap

The new hotel tax funds will be a big boost for Destination DC's marketing efforts.

Washington D.C. to Spend $20 Million to Close Global Tourism Recovery Gap

Skift Meetings

Washington, D.C. Shows How to Turn an Event Destination Into a Blended Travel 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.

Washington, D.C. Shows How to Turn an Event Destination Into a Blended Travel Dream

Airline Weekly

Spirit Has a Plan for Long-Distance Flights at Washington’s National Airport

Spirit Airlines has a plan that could get it access to Washington's Reagan National Airport along with other budget carriers that have little or no presence at the sought-after D.C. gateway.

Spirit Has a Plan for Long-Distance Flights at Washington’s National Airport

Tourism

The UAE’s Very, Very Ambitious Tourism Goals

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the UAE’s huge tourism push, Washington, D.C.’s new airport link, and repatriation of African artifacts.

The UAE’s Very, Very Ambitious Tourism Goals

Hotels

BET Co-Founder Expands Hotel Brand Salamander in Pursuit of the New Luxury

Entrepreneur Sheila Johnson has been steadily expanding her luxury hotel empire. Some call her business, which has lately generated buzz, an overnight success that's been 17 years in the making.

BET Co-Founder Expands Hotel Brand Salamander in Pursuit of the New Luxury

Airlines

Proposed Seaplane New York-Washington Flights Face Streep Hurdles

Waterfront-to-waterfront flights between D.C. and New York would be cool. They're not likely anytime soon.

Proposed Seaplane New York-Washington Flights Face Streep Hurdles

Airline Weekly

Ethiopian Airlines Adds U.S. Flights as Recovery Inches Forward

Ethiopian had expected to be further along in its recovery by now, but that's not stopping it from adding back flights to the U.S., the latest of which is a route to Washington, D.C. The carrier plans to fly about 85 percent of its pre-pandemic capacity this summer.

Ethiopian Airlines Adds U.S. Flights as Recovery Inches Forward

Business Travel

Amazon’s New Remote Work Policy Gives Regional Airlines a Lift

The tech giant’s latest tinkering with office policies will likely chip away further at the legacy carriers' traditional corporate travel volumes.

Amazon’s New Remote Work Policy Gives Regional Airlines a Lift