Frequently Asked Questions & Policies

Destination Capitol Hill (DCH) is the premier advocacy event for the travel industry. The event kicks off on Tuesday, April 14 with DCH Orientation and Policy Primer in the morning followed by the afternoon program.. Attendees will spend Wednesday, April 15 on the Hill in pre-scheduled congressional meetings.

All U.S. Travel members are encouraged to attend DCH. Non-members are also welcome to register—including individuals representing hotels, attractions, DMOs, transportation providers, meeting and event organizations, small businesses, and other industry sectors. If you want to advocate for policies that will shape travel’s future, DCH is for you.

To participate in the Hill Day: First-Timer & Refresher Briefing beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, it is recommended to arrive on the evening of April 13. The DCH program will officially kick off at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14.

Most DCH Hill Day appointments take place between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, so we recommend a late Wednesday evening departure. Please note that earlier or later congressional appointments may be scheduled based on the policymaker’s schedule, so booking flexible travel is encouraged.

Several invitation-only U.S. Travel community meetings will occur on April 13 and 14 and those participating members are encouraged to arrive early.

From Union Station, 1.1 miles: Take the Metro’s red line from the Union Station stop to the Metro Center Stop and walk the remaining 0.4 miles to the Westin DC Downtown. Estimated 18 minute total travel time.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 4.7 miles: Take the Metro’s yellow line to the Gallery Place-Chinatown stop and walk 0.3 miles to the Westin DC Downtown. Estimated 22 minute total travel time.

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 28.8 miles: Take the Metro’s silver line to the Metro Center Stop and walk the remaining 0.4 miles to the Westin DC Downtown. Estimated 1 hour, 8 minute total travel time.

Yes, transportation will be provided from the Westin DC Downtown to Capitol Hill between 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15. The exact pick-up location and drop-off details will be provided directly to attendees leading up to the event.

Yes. This year, a luggage check will be available at the Westin. On the morning of April 15, before departing for the Hill, signage will be posted indicating where you can leave your luggage prior to boarding the buses.

Business casual dress is encouraged for events at the Westin DC Downtown and business professional dress is required for congressional appointments on Capitol Hill.

While we will make every effort to schedule congressional meetings for all attendees, only those who register by March 13 are guaranteed appointments.

Your congressional meetings will begin on Wednesday, April 15 and typically occur between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. You will receive instructions for accessing your meeting schedule in the mobile app about a week in advance of the event. Please note that some meetings may be scheduled before 9:00 AM.

Yes, we’ll have a home base on the Hill for attendees to enjoy downtime and snack breaks between congressional meetings. Our home base is located at the Capitol Hill Club, 300 First Street, SE Washington, D.C.

Visitors are allowed to bring food and beverages into the House and Senate Office Buildings (subject to screening). Personal bags up to 18" wide × 14" high × 8.5" deep, along with your ID, notebook, pens, and phone, are also allowed. However, please take a moment to review this list of prohibited items in the U.S. Capitol.

If you have an issue with your schedule or can no longer make one of your meetings, please contact Advocacy Associates as soon as possible. You may also submit a support ticket here.

Full payment in full should accompany applications for is required at the time of registration. Payment can be made using American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. You may cancel for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee until March 12, 2026. No refunds will be issued after that date. All refunds will be issued to the same credit card used for payment.

We are happy to transfer registrations within the same organization at no charge. Substitution requests should be emailed to [email protected].

By registering for and/or attending Destination Capitol Hill, attendees understand and agree that they may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped and hereby give U.S. Travel and those acting with its permission to take pictures and/or recordings of such delegates, and grant the perpetual right to use their name, voice, photograph, portrait, likeness, and biographical information (collectively, “Likeness”), without compensation, for broadcast or exhibition in any media now known or hereafter devised and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any lawful use without limitation or reservation.

Attendees hereby waive, release and forever discharge U.S. Travel from and against any and all claims or actions arising out of or resulting from any use of their Likeness.

Attendees who wish to opt-out of this waiver must complete the Media Opt-Out Form and bring it to the registration desk on-site.

The U.S. Travel Code of Conduct for Events establishes minimum expectations of behavior for individuals attending U.S. Travel-sponsored events such that all participants may feel safe and are treated with respect. The Code is strictly enforced.

Participants may not organize or sponsor any activities that conflict with the official program or sponsored events during official conference hours. Our partners have made significant investments in specific parts of the program, and we want all attendees to be able to enjoy this annual, one-of-a-kind experience without distraction.

• Registration: Juliana González
• Lodging: Kelsie Jennion
• Congressional Meetings: Eric Fryer
• Sponsorship: Shari Bailey
• General Inquiries: [email protected]