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Destination DC now has a bigger marketing budget to help lift its tourism numbers.

Destination DC will be aggressively promoting Washington's unique attractions and experiences in a $20 million campaign set to launch Wednesday.

“We’re pointing out things that are a nice surprise to those consumers and people who may not be as familiar with DC beyond the National Mall, beyond some of the things that they will read on a daily basis,“ said Robin A. McClain, chief marketing officer of Destination DC. “We want to share that surprise with them.”

Called “There’s Only One DC,” the $20 million global marketing campaign centers on Washington's attractions and experiences like the Library of Congress, the largest library in