Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington, DC, has announced key promotions at the executive level. Claire Carlin (pictured above, left) has been named senior vice president, partnerships and alliances, and Tara Miller (pictured above, right) is director of global sales.
Claire Carlin – SVP, partnerships and alliances
Carlin joined DDC in 2015 as VP, partnerships and alliances. She leads a strong team that manages nearly 1,000 members, plus 30 sponsors and strategic partners. In addition, a successful DEI Business Fellowship program was created under her leadership.
Concurrently, Carlin is the executive director of Destination DC’s affiliated charity, the American Experience Foundation (AEF), which:
- Awarded more than USD $130,000 in scholarships.
- Engaged students with more than 3,500 work-based learning experiences.
- Hosted over 130 high school interns.
- Hired four AEF program participants as full-time staff at DDC.
- Enlisted local businesses to donate more than $700,000 in goods and services to students.
“I enjoy getting to understand Destination DC’s member businesses and our school partners,” said Carlin. “I see that they can benefit from our connections and education and the sales and marketing opportunities our teams create.
“I’m focused on building strong partnerships, connecting with our members and working to support their business goals in Washington, DC.”
Tara Miller – director of global sales
Miller’s work on ‘Connected Capital’ aligned associations with legacy projects that connect and impact local communities. She developed and executed the strategy to attract international meetings and global business events to Washington, DC.
After graduating from Temple University’s School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Miller started her career at a global association management company supporting the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI).
Miller remains committed to promoting the benefits and impact of international meetings: “As we expand our sales efforts, I’m excited to grow international meetings and help associations and corporations leverage the benefits of DC’s strong sectors and valuable assets that truly set the city apart.
“I’m looking forward to closer collaboration with clients and exploring greater ways to make their meetings valuable and impactful in the nation’s capital.”
