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front desk dC is the premier luxury liFestyle travel guide

For the greater dC area traveler.

our editorial team acts as the local authority for high-end retail,

dining hot spots, nightlife and cultural events. as part of the

award-winning MoDern luxury network of regional publications,

Front Desk DC is able to deliver cutting-edge editorial with

local expertise, ensuring its content consistently engages the

cultured traveler and provides unparalleled reader services.

reaDerShip & DiStribution

circulation

50,000

Dc Visitorsin 2012, DC welcomed a record breaking total of

18.5 million visitors.

DC is the 8th most popular uS destination for international travelers.

SourCe: D.K. Shifflet & associates, office of travel & tourism industries, Department of Commerce

in 2012, visitors spent $1.71 billion on food and beverage, $1.02 billion on entertainment

and $753 million on shoppingSourCe: ihS, inc.

DC tourism generated

$6.21 billion in 2012.

Hotel Partners

aKa - arlingtonaKa - White housealoft Washingtonavenue Suites*bethesda Courtbethesda Marriottbethesda north Marriott

hotel & Conference Center*

bolger CenterCapella hotel*Capital hiltonCapitol hill hotel*Capitol Skyline hotel Courtyard by Marriott

arlington Crystal CityCourtyard by Marriott

Chevy Chase*Courtyard by Marriott

tysons CornerCrowne plaza old town

alexandriaCrowne plaza

national airportCrowne plaza

tysons CornerCrystal City MarriottDonovan houseDoubletree by hilton -

bethesdaDupont hotel*embassy row hotelembassy Suites alexandria

old townembassy Suites arlingtonembassy Suites DC

Convention Center*embassy Suites

Washington, DCfairfax at embassy rowfairmont hotel*fairview park Marriottfour points by Sheraton

Washington, DCfour Seasons Washingtongaylor national resort &

Convention Centergeorgetown inngeorgetown Suitesgeorgetown university

hotel & Conference Center

graham hotel*grand hyatthamilton Crowne plaza

Washington, DChampton inn - Downtown*hampton inn & Suites

national harbor hampton inn old town

hay-adamshenley park hotelhilton alexandria

Mark Centerhilton alexandria

old townhilton arlingtonhilton Crystal City at

regan national airporthilton garden inn

bethesdahilton garden inn

Washington*hilton garden inn

Downtownhilton Mclean

tysons Cornerhilton Washington,

DC/rochville hotel & executive Meeting Center

hotel arlington Court Suites

hotel georgehotel helixhotel lombardyhotel Maderahotel Monaco alexandria hotel Monaco*hotel palomarhotel rougehyatt arlingtonhyatt fair lakeshyatt regency bethesdahyatt regency Crystal

City at regan national airport

hyatt regency restonhyatt regency Washington

on Capitol hill Jefferson hotel JW MarriottKey bridge Marriottle Meridien arlingtonl’enfant plaza hotelliaison Capital hill* lorien hotel & SpaMadison hotel*Mandarin orientalMarriott hotel &

Convention CenterMarriott Suites bethesdaMelrose hotel

Washington, DCMorrison house hotel normandy inn*omni Shoreham hotelone Washington Circle*park hyatt Washington*Quincy hotel*

renaissance arlington Capital View hotel

renaissance Mayflower*renaissance Washington,

DC Downtown hotelrenaissance Washington,

DC Dupont Circle hotelresidence inn arlington

Courthouseresidence inn by Marriott

bethesdaresidence inn by Marriott

Capital View arlingtonresidence inn

pentagon Cityritz-Carlton georgetownritz-Carlton pentagon Cityritz-Carlton tysonsritz-Carlton Washingtonriver innSheraton Crystal CitySheraton national hotelSheraton pentagon

City hotelSheraton premiere at

tysons CornerSheraton restonSheraton Suites old town

alexandriaSofitel lafayette Square*St. gregory St. regis*topaz hotel*W hotelWashington Court hotelWashington Dulles airport

MarriottWashington hiltonWashington Marriott

Metro CenterWashington Marriott

Wardman parkWashington plazaWestfields Marriott

Washington DullesWestin alexandriaWestin arlington gatewayWestin tysons Corner Westin Washington

national harborWillard-intercontinentalWyndham Vacation

resorts old town alexandria

Front Desk DC reaches affluent travelers where they stay, play and shop. partnerships with the DC area’s

finest luxury and boutique hotels ensure exposure to visitors who can afford to buy—and will actively seek out—the very best when spending in DC. and with copies distributed in the DC area’s hottest retail

districts and at local charity and social events, Front Desk DC gains added exposure to both travelers and

locals who embrace a luxury lifestyle.

SourCe: ihS global insight

* in-room distribution as of 1/1/14

eDitorialthe Metropolitan traVeler’S lifeStyle DefineD

With a knack for capturing the exquisite and the refi ned, Front Desk DC covers the most au courant in dining, shopping, nightlife and culture the DC area has to offer. We know your time is invaluable, which is why we scour the metropolitan area searching for DC’s crème de la crème. published bi-monthly with up-to-the-minute fi nds, ours is the defi nitive resource for getting around our fabulous area.

tHe intrePiD traVeler in every issue we highlight the best in travel accessories – from luxe luggage and bags to techy goods and beauty products.

WHat’s Hot Want to know what’s hot noW? from new openings in town to luxury products, this section includes articles about the places that the fabulous like to dine, shop, play and get pampered.

DininG the fastest way to fi nd the best eats in DC, Maryland and Virginia. read reviews and recommendations about DC’s fi nest restaurants and cafés.

niGHtliFe Whether it’s dancing, comedy or a late-night cocktail, our reviews and recommendations on the coolest things to do after dark.

sHoPPinG from one-of-a-kind fi nds to the latest season’s trends, our shopping section will lead you in the right direction for the most current fashions and accessories and the best places to fi nd them.

culture Museums, galleries, concerts, and shows… we cover it all. our culture section highlights the current exhibits and productions as well as the innovators and history behind them.

tHe 411 GuiDes a section of listings briefl y describing the best of the best in dining, nightlife, shopping, beauty, and culture.

MaPs Want to know where everything is? this section provides the shopping maps for some of the DC area’s must-see neighborhoods.

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