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(Washington, DC) … Destination DC, the official tourism and marketing office for the nation's
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capital, is now the exclusive source of hotel room-plus-dedication ticket packages for
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the official dedication ceremony for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington,
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DC on August 28. A limited number of hotel + dedication ticket packages are on sale at
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www.Washington.org/MLK; 1-855-2011-MLK (655).
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Destination DC became the sole source following a public lottery for individual tickets to the
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official dedication ceremony for the first memorial to a non-president on the National Mall.
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While thousands of people are delighted to have secured tickets, many others, owing to an
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overwhelming public demand, will now require an alternative outlet for tickets granting public
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access to the official viewing area on August 28, 2011.
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Destination DC's allocation of tickets in the official viewing area are combined with two-night
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minimum stays at 16 select Washington, DC hotels. Exclusive room-plus-ticket bundles will be
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available for individuals and groups (10 or more people) until they are sold out. Tickets are non-
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transferable and non-refundable. Two night minimum required.
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Group Reservations: Hotel room + guaranteed tickets: Groups (10 or more people)
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should contact Mlk2011@Destinationdc.com or call Morgan Maravich: 202-789-7056.
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Individual Reservations: Individual hotel reservations + guaranteed tickets for
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individuals (groups of nine or less). Please visit www.Washington.org/MLK or call 1-855-
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2011-MLK (655).
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“Countless people from across the country and around the world have been touched by the life
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and legacy of Dr. King. Destination DC is excited to present this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
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to witness history,” said Elliott Ferguson, President and CEO of Destination DC. “To be able
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to offer dedication ceremony tickets paired with exceptional hotel rooms for the cele atory
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weekend creates a special visitor experience in the nation's capital, a city with a unique and
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substantial connection to Dr. King.”
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Located on the Tidal Basin, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is the first on the National Mall
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to honor a non-president and will be dedicated on August, 28, 2011, the 48th anniversary of the
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March on Washington and Dr. King's stirring “I Have a Dream” speech. Tickets allow visitors
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access to the official viewing areas but are not required to attend the dedication ceremony.
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The occasion will be accompanied by four days of special events, Thursday, August 25-Sunday,
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August 28 including a free family-friendly expo, “Partners in the Dream” at the Walter E.
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Washington Convention Center as well as inspirational concerts, a VIP gala and luncheons
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honoring civil rights leaders. Complete details about dedication week events can be found at
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www.Washington.org/MLK.
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The hotels offering two-night minimum stays plus guaranteed admission to the official
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dedication ceremony include:
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Beacon Hotel and Corporate Quarters
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Capital Hilton
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Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill Navy Yard
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Washington National Airport
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The Dupont Circle Hotel
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Embassy Row Hotel
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Four Points by Sheraton Washington D.C. Downtown
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The St. Gregory Hotel and Suites
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Hilton Washington
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Hilton Garden Inn Washington, DC/US Capitol
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The Normandy Hotel
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The Phoenix Park Hotel DC Capitol Hill
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Renaissance Dupont Circle Washington DC
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The St. Regis Washington, D.C.
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Washington Marriott
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Washington Marriott Wardman Park
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“The legacy of Dr. King's message of nonviolent conflict resolution and equality is known the
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world over. We look forward to welcoming visitors to Washington, DC and to our website,
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Washington.org as they plan future trips,” said Ferguson. “The Destination DC team is excited
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to assist visitors eager to share the significance of this historic new addition to our city on this
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extraordinary weekend.”
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About Destination DC: Destination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the
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nation's
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committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism and special
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events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities.
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Destinationdc.com.
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