Arlington Convention & Visitors Service

Why Choose Our Destination?

Welcome to Arlington, Virginia, and the Washington Metropolitan Area! We're thrilled at the prospect of hosting your next event here in Arlington! Just across the Potomac River from the nation's capital, Arlington offers meeting attendees and groups incomparable views, rich history and thriving neighborhoods. With nearly 40 hotels - all just minutes from Metro - Arlington is conveniently central to businesses and attractions throughout D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. The Arlington Convention and Visitors Service team is standing by to help you plan an exciting and rewarding meeting experience. Hotel Bids — Save time by letting us distribute your Request for Proposals to all Arlington hotels in one fell swoop. At your request, we'll e-mail your meeting specifications to local properties and assist you in identifying the options that best suit your requirements. Site Inspections — When you’ve narrowed your hotel choices down to a few, we're happy to introduce you to our hotel sales counterparts and to join you on escorted site inspections of the properties you’re considering. Promotional Information and Photography — Once you're ready to promote Arlington to event attendees, we’ll give you all the tools you need to showcase your excellent destination selection! In addition to Arlington maps and local/regional information, we have easy-to-download photos, videos, promotional copy and logos that will help generate excitement for your event. Service-Provider Referrals — We can also connect you with a wide array of meeting service providers, including local receptive operators, transportation companies, entertainment/talent agencies, caterers, audio/visual companies, speakers bureaus, and many more. We know that every meeting or event has unique requirements, and we're here to work with you to make sure things turn out just right. If you have any questions that haven't been covered, just call us at (800) 296-7996 and let us know what you need!