Destination DC

📣 Washington, DC welcomed more than 27.2 million visitors in 2025 — a slight increase over 2024. 📣

Business and leisure tourism remain bright spots for DC’s economy, supporting local jobs, businesses and essential city services. Travel Rally 2026 highlighted the power of visitation in , and was a fitting way to celebrate .

The 2025 breakdown:
👥 27.2 million total visitors
💲 $11.9 billion in visitor spending, up 4% YoY
💼 114,013 jobs supported, up 2% YoY
🏡 $2.4 billion in tax revenue, up 4% YoY

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🤝 Thank you to our incredible partners who helped make today possible: Lincoln Theatre, Ben's Chili Bowl, Muriel Bowser, U.S. Travel Association, Brand USA, Encore, La Prima Catering, Pelonkey, Creative Agency, Chip Dizard Studios and The Kyle Duarte Company.

Washington, DC continues to show up as a truly global destination. 🌎

Passport DC, presented by Events DC, is one of the strongest examples of what makes the city an experience. With more than 170 embassies across the District, the month-long program opens doors to international culture, cuisine and connection in a way few cities can replicate.

From the Around the World Embassy Tour to the EU Open House and Fiesta Asia Street Festival, these moments showcase DC’s global reach and its ability to turn cultural access into meaningful visitor experiences. Check out our guide to Passport DC: https://washington.org/visit-dc/reasons-to-tour-an-embassy-in-dc-during-passport-dc