WASHINGTON, D.C.
Hello! Washington, D.C. Destination Management
Washington, D.C. is a unique mix of being a working federal city, an international metropolis, a picturesque tourist destination, a treasury of history, and a cosmopolitan playground with a neighborly small-town ambience.
D.C. is business in the front, party in the back! Packed with incredible venues and amazing restaurants, there are a ton of creative activities to keep your guests entertained. Several of the nation’s most treasured museums await—whether it’s to dig for dinosaur bones at the National History Museum, or raise your eyes toward the sky at the National Air & Space Museum. You can Segway your way around the National Mall, indulge in authentically American cuisine, and try some pretty unique concoctions at local cocktail bars.
Beyond the Hill, nestled on the picturesque Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis is home to the United States Naval Academy and rich in maritime history. Baltimore certainly lives up to its reputation as the historical gem of the Mid-Atlantic region with its thriving business district, urban waterfront park, famous museums, vibrant Inner Harbor, and world-famous crabs.
Need someone to curate an itinerary with a blend of history, culture, and adventure? Just say Hello!.
- Annapolis
- Baltimore
- Northern Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
AIRPORTS
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Downtown Washington, D.C. is just 4 miles from (DCA)
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Capitol Hill is a 35-minute drive from (IAD)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Downtown Baltimore is just 9 miles north of (BWI)
Washington, D.C. is located 32 miles southwest of (BWI)
Annapolis is a 40-minute drive from (BWI)
Hello! Washington, D.C.
Destination Management
510 King St
Suite 410
Alexandria, VA 22314
Joe Cestare brings decades of experience in multiple facets of the hospitality and meetings industry. After beginning his career in the Washington, D.C. area in hotel food and beverage management, Joe moved to Central Florida to a catering leadership role at the WDW Swan and Dolphin. He was then part of the Convention Services pre-opening executive team for the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, as well as the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, which brought him back to the Washington, D.C. area. Since his return, Joe has held leadership positions at meetings, event technology, corporate restaurant and destination management organizations, and we are excited for him to bring his vast leadership experience to our team at Hello! Washington, D.C.