The Hotel Association of Washington, D.C. (HAWDC) was established in 1906 as a non-profit trade association. A twenty-one member Board of Directors governs the HAWDC. We represent the interests of ninety five member hotels in the District of Columbia on a variety of governmental and public affairs issues. In addition, the HAWDC maintains a selected allied membership consisting of suppliers who provide diverse products and services to the hospitality industry. The Association''s President and staff manage the daily operations of HAWDC.

In the last twenty years, the Washington, DC hotel industry has witnessed a remarkable period of growth. With the opening of the new  Washington Convention Center in 2003, this exceptional center is the operational vessel which constantly filters in nearly a half-billion dollars in economic activity for the city each year.