Not only is Washington, D.C. host of ASTA Global Convention 2015,  August 29 – Sept 1, it was recently named by Lonely Planet as the top city in the world to visit in 2015.

And earlier this year Forbes Magazine named Washington, D.C. America’s Second Coolest City. The magazine says Washington scores high, in part, because of its diverse population, large selection of bars and restaurants, and abundant low-cost or free activities – from the Smithsonian museums to music concerts. The magazine also reports that Washington hosts more festivals and events than any other U.S. city.