Articles tagged “washington d.c.”

Washington, D.C.'s 2025 visitor count barely crept past 2024's level, exposing a flat market, driven by fewer foreign tourists.

The shutdown appears to be amplifying Washington’s tourism downturn, but underlying national softness in hotel demand makes it hard to isolate the damage.

Tour group operators say travelers have been able to adapt to the government shutdown’s disruptions so far, but concerns mount as the lapse in funding drags on.

For today’s pod we look at Tripadvisor’s Viator options, Washington’s hotel problems, and Alaska’s new loyalty program.

D.C. hotels had 64.3% occupancy amid a federal police takeover last week, down 2 points from 2024. That was broadly within national trends as the industry faces a mild softening in demand.

Boeing is fighting to win back public trust – and it’s spending big in Washington. 

After a major winter storm hit the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Midwest with nearly a foot of sleet and snow, airlines are canceling thousands of flights.

In a hearing that became heated, senators expressed frustration that executives wouldn’t reveal what determines the ancillary fees.

Destination DC has been putting the $20 million budget to work. How much it's done for the city's tourism recovery in terms of visitor numbers is too early to tell.

Think Washington D.C. is all business suits and formal wear? Destination DC's CEO wants you to think again.