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WASHINGTON DC

WASHINGTON DC

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Washington, DC is a city truly unlike any other.  To say the city has history is an understatement – the place is history.  DC is world-famous for just about everything – from it’s massive museums to its towering monuments and memorials to the world-changing events that transpired here.  Simply walking down the street can be a humbling experience.

What may not be so world-famous but equally fantastic are DCs eclectic neighborhoods, it’s trending culinary scene, family-friendly activities, nightlife, concerts and so much more.  

Destination Highlights

HISTORY and HISTORY-IN-THE-MAKING

As the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC doesn’t just celebrate history, it lives and breathes it.
From exploring 17 Smithsonian museums and galleries in the greater National Capital area, to visiting iconic sites like Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Lincoln Memorials, and the Washington Monument, visitors will be moved and inspired by the city’s hands-on access to history (and history-in-the-making!)

EXCEPTIONAL DINING

Washington, DC is one of the hottest culinary destinations in the world. From hidden neighborhood gems to Michelin-starred hotspots, an exceptional foodie experience is around every corner.
Bloomberg recently named DC “the most exciting food city in America” and it’s easy to see (and taste!) why.

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY

Locals know the difference between Washington and DC. The latter is a celebration of community and the robust diversity of the city’s neighborhoods.
From fashion-forward boutiques in Georgetown to museums and sports in Penn Quarter, cosmopolitan dining in Dupont Circle to eccentric nightlife in Adams Morgan, DC makes a home away from home for everyone.

THE BEST SEAT IN TOWN

Boasting exquisite theaters like the world-renown Kennedy Center and dozens more, the nation’s capital is the heartbeat for passionate performances and cutting-edge art of all mediums.

Destination Highlights

HISTORY and HISTORY-IN-THE-MAKING

As the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC doesn’t just celebrate history, it lives and breathes it.
From exploring 17 Smithsonian museums and galleries in the greater National Capital area, to visiting iconic sites like Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Lincoln Memorials, and the Washington Monument, visitors will be moved and inspired by the city’s hands-on access to history (and history-in-the-making!)

EXCEPTIONAL DINING

Washington, DC is one of the hottest culinary destinations in the world. From hidden neighborhood gems to Michelin-starred hotspots, an exceptional foodie experience is around every corner.
Bloomberg recently named DC “the most exciting food city in America” and it’s easy to see (and taste!) why.

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY

Locals know the difference between Washington and DC. The latter is a celebration of community and the robust diversity of the city’s neighborhoods.
From fashion-forward boutiques in Georgetown to museums and sports in Penn Quarter, cosmopolitan dining in Dupont Circle to eccentric nightlife in Adams Morgan, DC makes a home away from home for everyone.

THE BEST SEAT IN TOWN

Boasting exquisite theaters like the world-renown Kennedy Center and dozens more, the nation’s capital is the heartbeat for passionate performances and cutting-edge art of all mediums.

Leadership

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Maria DiBenedetto

President & Partner

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Maria DiBenedetto has been producing events for over twenty years. With a unique resume that includes staging and production, marketing and branding, business development and promotions and a touch of flair, Maria and her team offers the most comprehensive, personalized and strategic event support. Maria is steadfast in her commitment as a DMC expert in Washington, DC and recognizes that her and her team’s greatest strengths remain in the robust knowledge of and key relationships within their city.

The ACCESS 5-Star Experience

We understand how much is how much is riding on your program, and choosing the right DMC partner is critical to the overall success of your event. We survey every single one of our clients, and each year over 600 planners give ACCESS a perfect 5-star rating. 

Knowledge and professionalism. We were able to have trust in a company and rely on a good service being provided.

Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.
Sr Program Manager

We lean on ACCESS to share how we can do things better, differently and more cost effectively. They have tremendous knowledge of our local market and share great ideas that kept our 10 year old event fresh.

Colon Cancer Coalition
Executive Director

Seamless! I felt completely comfortable putting the needs of my event into their hands. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Exceptional service and friendly! You can’t get any better than this DMC experience.

NCCI Holdings, Inc.
Event Manager

Service was top-notch and your employees were all courteous and professional. They were on-time, easy to contact, friendly and very responsive.

AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Event Manager

Our program was significantly enhanced by the services, creativity and design that ACCESS brought for us. From our casino night for our CEOs to our last-minute lounge on the exhibit floor, every concept was well designed, well executed, and ultimately appreciated by our attendees.

AdvaMed
Dir of Meetings

The ACCESS 5-Star Experience

We understand how much is how much is riding on your program, and choosing the right DMC partner is critical to the overall success of your event. We survey every single one of our clients, and each year over 600 planners give ACCESS a perfect 5-star rating. 

Knowledge and professionalism. We were able to have trust in a company and rely on a good service being provided.

Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.
Sr Program Manager

We lean on ACCESS to share how we can do things better, differently and more cost effectively. They have tremendous knowledge of our local market and share great ideas that kept our 10 year old event fresh.

Colon Cancer Coalition
Executive Director

Seamless! I felt completely comfortable putting the needs of my event into their hands. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Exceptional service and friendly! You can’t get any better than this DMC experience.

NCCI Holdings, Inc.
Event Manager

Service was top-notch and your employees were all courteous and professional. They were on-time, easy to contact, friendly and very responsive.

AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Event Manager

Our program was significantly enhanced by the services, creativity and design that ACCESS brought for us. From our casino night for our CEOs to our last-minute lounge on the exhibit floor, every concept was well designed, well executed, and ultimately appreciated by our attendees.

AdvaMed
Dir of Meetings

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