With the travel and many other industries affected by coronavirus, we are trying to regain lost time. Businesses need the economic turnaround to put their services back in play.

I went on a business trip to Washington, D.C., last week and met with the president of Hilton Hotels. Masks, social distancing and all, it was a great meeting, and to be completely honest, it was a relief to be in person with new people once again.

This was my second trip to D.C., and it was quite the treat to conduct business and enjoy some downtime.

Our stay at the Conrad was phenomenal, with wonderful views across the city.

After the afternoon meeting and a tour of the property, I made my way around town, walking and exploring the capital.

The hotel staff graciously placed a bottle of wine in my room for a delicious happy hour prior to dinner at the Del Frisco’s right around the corner. I highly recommend the butter cake for dessert!

Needless to say, these hotels, restaurants, airlines and more need our safe support! Each company is, as I’ve said many times, adapting to the changes. Hilton hotels are honoring a Hilton Clean Stay Program, with labels and sanitizing stations across the hotel. They are ready for us when we are ready for them.

— Lexi Holstin, account executive