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The 2010 Joint Conference will be held in the nation’s capital. The city welcomes 15 million visitors each year of which 1.2 million are international. There are more than 100 restaurants located in the downtown area alone, and the city has been called "one of the most exciting restaurant cities on the East Coast" by Travel & Leisure. To obtain an in-depth and current view of what to see and do while you are here, visit the official website at: http://www.washington.org. Here you will find information on how to travel to the Marriott Washington Wardman Park from any of the three local airports; you can check on the weather in mid-January, and can request a free Visitors Guide prior to making your trip.