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It's a great year to host an event in Washington, DC. Thanks in great part to President Barack Obama, DC has been in the spotlight as a sought-after event destination, starting off with January's much talked-about Presidential Inauguration.

Now, Destination DC and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center have teamed up to offer event planners a president-themed DC meeting promotion. Just like the Reno-Sparks CVA's creative promotion, this offer pays homage to our 44th president by offering these incentives:

• 44 percent off the total convention center rental
• 44 meals up to $44 each
• Free drawing held at 4:44 PM daily for an 8 x 10 classic view photo of DC
• 44 free table top exhibits
• 44-minute reception, 44-cent wine and beer

These incentives are offered to planners who sign a contract in a hotel using 1,000 rooms on peak nights with meeting space at the Washington, DC convention center. Those who book an in-house meeting at one of 36 participating DC hotels can receive a variety of incentives as well, including 10 percent off food and beverage and free Internet within the room block.

Available May 2009 to March 2010, the 44 Power Savings gives planners a chance to save money while hosting an event in one of the most popular and powerful locations in the country. Visit Destination DC for more information.