DMC Experts the Mother of States


Let’s create your ultimate group experience

Hugging Washington, D.C.’ it’s no surprise that sprawling Northern Virginia is a historical treasure trove with a refined personality and ample green spaces. Your group will explore the military epicenter of Arlington, where iconic monuments and memorials are surrounded by opulent homes, including George Washington’s Vernon Estate. Savor the good life with country wineries, apple orchards, trolley rides, trendy shopping or traverse the region’s eye-popping rolling hill vistas on horseback.

Hosts Washington DC will take your group or corporate event to the next level. Whether planning a conference, meeting, or team-building activity, Hosts DC will help you elevate your group experience. From securing event venues and arranging transportation, to planning unique experiences, Hosts has the local expertise to make your event unforgettable. With the premier DMC in Virginia on your side, your next event is sure to be a hit

Our local DMC, Hosts Washington DC, proudly serves the following locations:
  • Charlottesville
  • Arlington
  • Alexandria
  • Leesburg
  • Tysons
  • Reston
  • McLean
  • Chantilly
  • Mount Vernon

The DMC in Northern Virginia as visionary as you

Fueled with innovative thinking and expert operational prowess, Hosts DC constructs events as epic as the polished elegance and sprawling splendor of Virginia. In addition to achieving the industry’s most rigorous DMC criteria, they also offer:

Accreditation

Hosts DC is a member of the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI).

Certification

The team is obsessed with raising the bar, 3 staff have achieved professional certifications, including CMP, DMCP and CIS.

Longevity

The office was founded in 1974, which means they are as local as you can get.

Highly Rated

Consistently rated top scores by clients in Hosts Global customer surveys.

Emergency Preparedness

Hosts DC is both preemptive and proactive, with a detailed emergency plan in place for every event.

GDPR compliance

The team protects client and attendee privacy and are 100 percent GDPR compliant.

What’s new for groups in Northern Virginia:

TYSONS III

Soon to be home to new restaurants and a 5-acre community park sprawling mixed-use space will boast trails, a performance stage and a food pavilion.
TYSONS III

Soon to be home to new restaurants and a 5-acre community park sprawling mixed-use space will boast trails, a performance stage and a food pavilion.

UDVAR-HAZY EXHIBITS

The Spartan 201 satellite and Vega Solar System Probe Bus are now on display in this popular air and space museum.
UDVAR-HAZY EXHIBITS

The Spartan 201 satellite and Vega Solar System Probe Bus are now on display in this popular air and space museum.

WATER TAXI

Water taxi from Mount Vernon to D.C. cross the Potomac River to D.C's trendy District Wharf for the best sips, bites, and sites on the river.
WATER TAXI

Water taxi from Mount Vernon to D.C. cross the Potomac River to D.C's trendy District Wharf for the best sips, bites, and sites on the river.

Fun for all (yes, all)

Fascinate the history lovers. Feed the foodies. Thrill the risk-takers. We defy one-size-fits-all and deliver custom experiences that excite everyone in the group.

Select group type
Adventure
Foodies
Wellness
Unique Tours
Culture
Leisure

Adventure

  • Equestrian Experience
  • Falconry
  • Whitewater Rafting

Foodies

  • Cooking Class at Salamander Resort Culinary Garden
  • VIP Wine Tours in NoVa
  • Trendy Hotspots in Tyson’s Corner

Wellness

  • Rooftop Yoga
  • Brunch and Tennis on Private Estate
  • Glamping Under the Stars

Unique Tours

  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Fall Foliage Drives in Vintage Cars
  • Four Wheeling

Culture

  • Tomb of Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
  • Sporting Museum in Middleburg
  • President Jefferson’s Monticello

Leisure

  • Apple Picking
  • Boutique Shopping
  • Horseback Riding

Meeting & event possibilities in Northern Virginia

Fun facts from your DMC experts

Arlington House in the Arlington National Cemetery was once home to Confederate General Robert E. Lee.

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Old Town Alexandria is one of America’s oldest cities. It was once part of Washington, D.C., but returned to the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1847.

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The key to the Bastille that Marquis de Lafayette gave to President Washington still hangs on a wall in the mansion at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate today.

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CASE STUDY

Global Sales Meeting During Government Shutdown

When a shutdown threatened to derail a global sales meeting, Hosts DC delivered three spectacular Plan Bs.

Our clients say it best

“I’ve received several emails and have heard on follow up conference calls that people were AMAZED at how you moved that number of people. I knew the team was always there for me, no matter how crazy the request and no matter the last-minute demand.”

Travel Account Manager, Meeting & Incentive Third Party

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