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Events DC Announces $18 Million Hospitality And Tourism Relief Package Amid COVID-19 Pandemic


WASHINGTON, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, Washington DC's official convention and sports authority, today announced an $18 million hospitality and tourism relief package to address the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. This critical initiative is designed to provide emergency funding to help DC's local hospitality and tourism industry that is in dire need of immediate support. The relief package, approved by Events DC's Board of Directors, will provide support to restaurants, hotels and undocumented workers in Washington, DC. 

"The hospitality and tourism industry has been upended by the pandemic and Events DC plays an important role with the ability to provide aid and support to our local partners, the backbone of our city's economy," said Max Brown, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Events DC.  "This $18 million relief package will provide a vital lifeline of support to our local economy, by helping to lay a strong foundation for the recovery and supplements what Mayor Bowser and the Council of the District of Columbia have approved over the last several weeks.  We're all in this fight together and we remain dedicated to helping our city get back on its feet."

The full relief package includes:

"As this unprecedented global health crisis is severely affecting all of us ? our city, our hospitality industry and our residents, it is our duty to act responsibly and do what we can to support our industry," said Greg O'Dell, president and chief executive officer of Events DC. "The goal of this $18 million relief fund is not only to help our local hospitality and tourism industry now, but will help fuel Washington, DC's recovery. I am grateful for the resiliency of our industry and everyone's willingness to support each other and stand in solidarity during these difficult times." 

The programs included in the funding package will be designed to help hospitality, restaurant and hotel workers specifically, as well as certain operator-related expenses for qualified restaurants and hotels.  Proposed programs are currently being evaluated and developed. Events DC will formally execute agreements to ensure that processes and the appropriate safeguards are in place prior to providing the funds.    

The hospitality and tourism industry is Washington, DC's second largest industry, employing more than 80,000 people.  Events DC remains committed to helping to drive the economic recovery for the city, through the ongoing promotion and support of the hospitality and tourism industry. 

Contact: Ashley Forrester, 202-439-7109, [email protected]

SOURCE Events DC


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