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DC Bets on Major Sports to Drive Hotel Demand

Washington, D.C. is targeting major sporting events like the 2027 NFL Draft to sustain hotel occupancy as leisure visitor growth slows and international arrivals soften. Hoteliers face the challenge of converting massive event crowds into multi-night stays amid tighter destination marketing budgets.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1D.C. visitation plateaued at 27.2 million in 2025, while international travel fell 4 percent.
  2. 2Major upcoming events include the 2026 NWSL Championship and the 2027 NFL Draft.
  3. 3Destination DC faces a slashed ad budget, forcing heavy reliance on organic event draw through 2027.

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