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🎤 The annual NEXTDC July 4th Silent Auction and Raffle is live! Bidding starts Wednesday, June 3 and closes Sunday, July 5 at 10 p.m.

member businesses donated $40,000+ in prizes and experiences, including hotel stays, restaurant and bar gift cards, tickets to sports and shows and United Airlines flight vouchers.

⏩ All proceeds support NEXTDC’s efforts to enrich and inspire the next generation of hospitality leaders in Washington, DC.

Silent Auction: https://us.givergy.com/July4th2026/?controller=lots&category=All+Lots
Raffle: https://us.givergy.com/July4th2026/?controller=gliRaffles

Join us in congratulating ’s Employee of the Quarter, Grace Leahy! 👏

Grace is known for her creativity, reliability and willingness to step up wherever needed. From supporting teams during times of transition to bringing innovative ideas and positive energy to every project, she consistently goes above and beyond for her colleagues and the organization.

Thank you, Grace, for your hard work, leadership and dedication to ! 🎉

🏛️ It's International Museum Day and there’s no better place to celebrate than — home to world-class museums and one of the largest collections of free museum experiences anywhere in the world. From iconic Smithsonian museums to unique independent institutions, DC offers endless ways to explore art, history, culture, science and innovation.

🚌 DC loves buses – and the people who keep them moving!

Today we joined District Department of Transportation, American Bus Association, National Park Service National Mall and Memorial Parks, United Motorcoach Association, SYTA: Student and Youth Travel Association, USPG LLC Union Station Parking Garage and DC’s hospitality community to celebrate the drivers and operators who make our city one of the top group tour destinations in the country.

Now in its 15th year, DC Loves Buses Day honors the motorcoach professionals whose hard work fuels local tourism and connects visitors to only-in-DC experiences. This year, 200 drivers received a themed gift bag and a delicious lunch generously donated by Ben's Chili Bowl, Pinstripes in Georgetown, Chopt Creative Salad Co. and Dos Toros Taqueria as a token of appreciation.

Special thanks to our incredible partners for helping bring this day to life:
AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill • AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center • Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront • Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Washington DC • Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard • DowntownDC Business Improvement District • Hampton Inn Washington Downtown Convention Center • Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC - Navy Yard • Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown, an IHG Hotel • Museum of the Bible • National Geographic Museum • The Mansion on O & O Street Museum • The Puttery • Raising Cane's • Transportation Management Services (TMS) • Visit Alexandria VA

A DC icon is back! 🌭

Ben's Chili Bowl reopened its historic U Street location last week, welcoming guests back to one of 's most beloved gathering places.

For generations, Ben’s has been more than a restaurant, it’s a symbol of community, culture and the enduring spirit of . Welcome back to U Street. ❤️

National Travel and Tourism Week starts now! ❤️🧳

This week, we celebrate the power of travel to drive jobs, fuel local businesses and create opportunity across . From hotels and restaurants to attractions, transportation and events, tourism supports communities across all eight wards and helps our city thrive.

We’re proud to champion an industry that connects people and powers progress, and we look forward to celebrating together at Travel Rally this week. 🎉