tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157931785143491334.post9185108116236828419..comments2023-08-20T02:10:49.456-07:00Comments on Ron's Rants and Raves: Washington DC's Elusive Visitors CenterRon Lehkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853914844108211195noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157931785143491334.post-5250141599599981922015-01-06T07:44:10.793-08:002015-01-06T07:44:10.793-08:00A VERY valid point, however, it does not negate th...A VERY valid point, however, it does not negate the need for a CENTRALLY LOCATED, EASILY ACCESSIBLE venue WHEN VISITORS ARE HERE IN DC to get the materials. The materials they have are splendid - they just need to be available in an accessible place. THAT is the problem that needS attention. It was quite dramatic that so often at the White House Visitors Center we have had to play that role rather than educating the public on the history of the White House.Ron Lehkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03853914844108211195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157931785143491334.post-46966724727049941812015-01-06T06:47:23.843-08:002015-01-06T06:47:23.843-08:00Hi Ron! So I work in the convention industry - De...Hi Ron! So I work in the convention industry - Destination DC is more set up to help interface with the planners of large-scale meetings. They promote the benefits of the city to these planners in hopes of luring in meetings that generate millions of dollars in economic impact to the city through hotel stays, food and beverage purchases and obviously tourism as well. <br /><br />So they're not really a destination for rank and file tourists, more of a high level group that does an amazing job of promoting the interests of DC to bring in corporate money. It's a vital service to the city! Thanks for the awesome blog, as always!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12894908470278164224noreply@blogger.com