For over a century, the Hotel Association of Washington, D.C. has helped hotels across the District operate more efficiently through advocacy, operational support, and acting as a resource center.
We serve as the voice of the hotel industry in the District, working to ensure the sustainability and growth of the District’s hospitality industry.
Government Advocacy
HAWDC represents our members’ interests through direct engagement and collaboration with the city’s elected representatives and executive agencies, including:
- The Mayor & the Council of the District of Columbia
- Metropolitan Police Department
- Department of For-Hire Vehicles
- Department of Energy & Environment
- Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
- Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration
- District Department of Transportation
- DC Health
- Department of Buildings
- Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection
Operational Support
On behalf of our member hotels, HAWDC works with District agencies and partner organizations to streamline information and address operational challenges, including:
- Parking enforcement issues
- Licensing and permitting inspections
- Public safety coordination
- Labor relations
- Environmental and renewability regulations
- …and more.
Why It Matters
HAWDC helps your hotel:
- Stay ahead of regulatory and policy changes
- Connect with city agencies
- Navigate permitting and inspection challenges
- Have a voice in regulatory and legislative decisions that impact your business.
For more information, please contact Carrie Kramer at carrie@hawdc.com