WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As the official
convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, Events DC today
announced the selection of Aramark as the new exclusive food and
beverage partner at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center,
following a comprehensive bid process. The newly approved
contract by Events DC's Board of Directors will mark a proposed
ten-year agreement with five one-year options, that will begin
April 1, 2019.
With a long-standing history of operating diverse venues across
the globe and an already established presence in Washington, DC, Aramark will enter the
partnership with a forward-thinking understanding of Events DC as
an organization and brand, as well as Events DC clients and their
customer base. Aramark currently provides cleaning services
at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and exclusive food
and beverage offerings at the newly opened Entertainment and Sports
Arena in Congress Heights, managed by Events DC. Aramark is also
the official concessionaire at DC's notable Capital One Arena,
operated by Monumental Sports & Entertainment.
"Aramark has made a distinct mark not only in Washington, DC but globally across the
convention industry and within many notable sports and
entertainment venues, by delivering first-class experiences with a
creative and innovative approach. We are thrilled to announce
our new partnership – giving us the ability to expand upon and
further develop an already existing relationship," said
Gregory A. O'Dell, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Events DC. "The team at Aramark
shares our forward-thinking vision and commitment to raising the
bar of services delivered – as well as the value of investing in
the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the right people to
bring it all to life."
"Events DC is excited to welcome Aramark as the Walter E.
Washington Convention Center's new food and beverage provider,"
said Samuel Thomas, Events DC's
Senior Vice President and General Manager at the Walter E.
Washington Convention Center. "Aramark has built an excellent
reputation working with both local partners and industry-recognized
meeting planners for providing an unmatched level of service and
expertise, resulting in extraordinary event experiences. Together,
we look forward to implementing a unified approach at enhancing
food and beverage operations and increased local and innovative
offerings at the Convention Center."
Centerplate/NBSE, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center's
current exclusive food and beverage provider has committed to
providing a seamless transition until their contract ends on
March 31, 2019.
About Events DC
Events DC, the official convention and
sports authority for the District of
Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible
venues across the nation's capital. Leveraging the power of a
world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences,
Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the
attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and
cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington
Convention Center, an anchor of the District's hospitality and
tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and
generates more than $400 million
annually in total economic impact, and the historic Carnegie
Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events
DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including
Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium,
Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the
DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the
190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project
at www.RFKCampus.com. Events DC also built and serves as
landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major
professional sports stadium in the United
States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration
Center and the Entertainment and Sports Arena
(www.ESAontheRise.com), all conveniently located in the Congress
Heights neighborhood of Washington,
DC. For more information, please
visit www.eventsdc.com and find us on social media –
Facebook, Instagram and YouTube (Events DC), and Twitter
(@TheEventsDC).
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves Fortune 500 companies, world
champion sports teams, state-of-the-art healthcare providers, the
world's leading educational institutions, iconic destinations and
cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries
around the world. Our 270,000 team members deliver experiences that
enrich and nourish millions of lives every day through innovative
services in food, facilities management and uniforms. We operate
our business with social responsibility, focusing on initiatives
that support our diverse workforce, advance consumer health and
wellness, protect our environment, and strengthen our communities.
Aramark is recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies
by FORTUNE, as well as an employer of choice by the Human Rights
Campaign and DiversityInc. Learn more at www.aramark.com.
CONTACT: Ashley Forrester,
202.439.7109, aforrester@eventsdc.com
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