Articles tagged “washington dc”

Tourism

Washington, D.C. Had a Record 18.3 Million Domestic Visitors in 2014

Most U.S. cities are calling 2014 another record year for their tourism sectors and the international numbers, when released, will help complete the picture.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Etihad Brings Its Fancy Dreamliner to Washington, D.C. for Open Skies Battle

If the fastest way to the heart is through the stomach, Etihad is making a meal of its product differentiation and serving it hot to both investors in New York and lobbyists in the Nation's capital--complete with a lovely garnish.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

SkiftX

Best Travel Ads This Week: Hotels and Destinations Make Their Case

Brands that have become well-known for a certain product, whether it's beaches or business, need to work hard to shift consumers' awareness of their offerings. This often takes a multi-channel, multi-year marketing strategy.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

British Airway’s Beautiful Experiment: Best Travel Ads This Week

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

D.C. considers international visitors boost a game changer for the capital

International tourists visiting the capital isn’t just good for the local economy; a positive experience can boost America’s image among visitors and spread overseas upon their return.

Skift | 11 years ago

Skift Originals

The 20 most visited museums in the world: London, Paris & DC dominate

Museums are considered cultural institutions and often backed by nonprofit organizations, governments, or private families that open the collections as a public service rather than lucrative business venture.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

U.S. regulator says D.C. taxi rules may be too restrictive, sides with Uber

FTC has frowned upon restrictive taxicab regulations in Colorado and Alaska before and now it has shown its displeasure in high-profile DC market. This is a big moral win -- not an actual one, since FTC is in advisory capacity here for now -- for Uber and other such new companies.

Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Historic D.C. post office to be pimped out as Trump Hotel

Donald Trump’s newest hotel venture only needs Congressional approval to move ahead, while Americans with any historical or design sense bemoan the loss of the national institution.

Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Post-bombing transit updates in Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Etihad launches daily D.C. to Abu Dhabi service to meet business demand

Etihad isn't just dipping its toes in with this: Daily service is one big splash that reminds the U.S. market that Etihad isn't going into this gently.

Skift | 11 years ago