Q & A

 

Gabrielle Malman
General Manager
Washington, DC

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How long has TBA Global operated in Washington, DC?

The roots of the Washington operation are based in one of the first DMC's in the country.

Why is Washington, DC a great destination for corporate meetings & incentives?

There is so much to do in DC – from monuments, museums, tours, restaurants and the arts. We have exceptional transportation and three airports to make visiting Washington, DC easy and convenient for travelers coming from all over the world.

Top attractions include:
> Smithsonian’s: National Museum of Natural History (7 million visitors)
> National Air & Space Museum (6 million visitors)
> National Museum of American History (3 million visitors)
> National Zoological Park (3 million visitors)
> Lincoln Memorial (4 million visitors)
> World War II Memorial (4 million visitors)
> Vietnam Veterans Memorial (4 million visitors)
> Korean Memorial (3 million visitors)
> FDR Memorial (3 million visitors)
> Rock Creek Park (2 million visitors)

DC is also home to 4 major sporting event venues with 167,000 total seats and 8 major professional teams including the Redskins, Wizards, Mystics, Nationals, United and Capitals.

> There are more than 40 performing arts/theatre venues with 31,000 total seats.

Hotel Facts

> There are approximately 110 properties and 27,500 hotel rooms located in Washington, DC. The Greater Washington Metropolitan Region is home to approximately 600 properties and 95,000 rooms (including those located within DC proper).
> There are 18 properties currently in the construction pipeline that are expected to be delivered in 2010 and beyond, including 4 that are currently under construction.

Restaurant Facts

> Called “one of the most exciting restaurant cities on the East Coast” by Travel + Leisure, DC’s culinary distinctions include James Beard award-winning chefs, AAA Five Diamond ratings and restaurants included on Esquire’s list of the “Best New Restaurants in America.”
> There are more than 100 restaurants located in downtown Washington, DC alone (not including fast food, delis and take out!)
> Forty restaurants in the metropolitan region received Zagat scores of 25 or higher (out of a possible 30).

Metrorail & Metrobus

The Metro system is the nation’s third-largest (with 5 rail lines, 106 miles of track and 86 stations) and the nation’s second-most utilized transport system (carrying 206 million riders each year).

There are 3 DC-area airports - Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

> These airports service more than 60 million passengers each year, 31 million of which deplane in the DC area.
> DCA and Dulles service more than 90 domestic destinations and have 423 weekly departures to 21 international destinations.
> BWI services 61 destinations (319 flights) and has daily departures to 8 international destinations.

Tell us about some unique creative ideas…

We create amazing experiences for corporate audiences in Washington DC! Some fun teambuilding ideas include Segway tours of the U.S. Capitol, paddle boats in the Title Basin, private dinners at the Supreme Court, dinner on a yacht around the Potomac, or box seats and dinner and a Nationals Game. We can come up with a host of options for your group, depending upon the size and your objectives!

When is the high season?

Spring and Fall are Washington DC's high seasons for corporate events.

What's "HOT"?

The Newseum and the Reopening of American History Museum are two great sites. National Harbor – with concerts, shopping, fine dining, night clubs, high end hotels and water taxis to Old Town and Georgetown this could be the next big attraction in DC. And, of course the upcoming election!

What does this all mean to you?

DC is always evolving and there is always something new and exciting to see. Give us a call and we'll show you how this can be the site of your best meetings ever!

Contact Gabrielle Malman