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diff --git a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/location.md b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/location.md
@@ -12,12 +12,16 @@ see [USPTO's directions
 page](http://www.uspto.gov/about/contacts/locations/directions.jsp) for driving
 directions and parking information.
 
+## Local Hotels
 
-We recommend the [Westin](https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1604145506&key=15F5399A), just a few
-blocks from the USPTO. Reserve your room in the <strong>DevOpsDays Room Block</strong> for 
-$249 per night by May 15.
+There are a number of hotels near the US Patent and Trademark Office.  Some
+options include:
 
-<a href="https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1604145506&key=15F5399A"><img src="/events/2016-washington-dc/wes1718ex.109692_lg.jpg"></a>
+* [The Westin Alexandria](http://www.westinalexandria.com/) - official hotel of
+DevOpsDays DC.
+* [Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street](http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasdk-residence-inn-alexandria-old-town-duke-street/)
+* [Hilton Alexandria Old Town](http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/hilton-alexandria-old-town-DCAOTHF/index.html)
+* [Wyndham Old Town Alexandria](https://www.extraholidays.com/washington-dc/wyndham-old-town-alexandria.aspx)
 
 DC and Northern Virginia traffic is consistently rated among the worst in the
 nation, so we recommend that you do not drive, especially if you are visiting

diff --git a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/sponsor.md b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/sponsor.md
@@ -6,9 +6,8 @@ type = "event"
 +++
 
 We greatly value sponsors for this open event.  **All of our current Sponsorship
-options have sold out**.  We may add additional options so please contact us at
-<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>
-if you'd like to join the sponsorship waiting list.
+options have sold out**.  Would you like to [sponsor DevOpsDays
+Baltimore](http://www.devopsdays.org/events/2016-baltimore/sponsor/)?
 
 <style>
   table.sponsorship            { border-collapse: collapse; }
@@ -88,10 +87,13 @@ if you'd like to join the sponsorship waiting list.
 </tbody>
 </table>
 
-All of our current Sponsorship
-options have sold out.  We may add additional options so please contact us at
-<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>
-if you'd like to join the sponsorship waiting list.
+**All of our current Sponsorship options have sold out**.
+
+Although we no longer have sponsorships available, there will be another
+DevOpsDays in the area later this Summer.  Checkout the [sponsorship
+opportunities for DevOpsDays
+Baltimore](http://www.devopsdays.org/events/2016-baltimore/sponsor/).
+
 
 ### Silver - SOLD OUT
 
@@ -113,9 +115,12 @@ if you'd like to join the sponsorship waiting list.
 * 3 additional tickets, 5 in total
 * Dedicated table for swag
 
-We greatly value sponsors for this open event. If you are interested in other
-types of sponsorships, please contact us directly at
-<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.
+We greatly value sponsors for this open event.
+
+Although we no longer have sponsorships available, there will be another
+DevOpsDays in the area later this Summer.  Checkout the [sponsorship
+opportunities for DevOpsDays
+Baltimore](http://www.devopsdays.org/events/2016-baltimore/sponsor/).
 
 ---
 

diff --git a/content/events/2016-washington-dc/welcome.md b/content/events/2016-washington-dc/welcome.md
@@ -30,20 +30,6 @@ have already **sold out**.
 The keynote and ignite sessions have been announced and are now [available on
 the schedule](http://devopsdaysdc2016.busyconf.com/schedule).
 
-## Hotel
-
-Reserve your room at the [Westin
-Alexandria](https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1604145506&key=15F5399A)
-in the DevOpsDays Room Block for $249 per night.
-
-<a href="https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1604145506&key=15F5399A"><img src="/events/2016-washington-dc/wes1718ex.109692_lg.jpg"></a>
-
-## Sponsorship
-
-DevOpsDays is a self-organizing conference for DevOps practitioners that depends
-on your sponsorships to happen.  We have {{< event_link page="sponsor"
-text="three different sponsorship levels available" >}}.
-
 ## Why Attend?
 
 Whether you're in government, academia, or the private sector, _DevOpsDays is
@@ -58,6 +44,23 @@ shop with DevOps practitioners, _DevOpsDays is for you._
 DevOpsDays are a mix of keynote sessions and [open
 spaces](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Space_Technology).
 
+## Local Hotels
+
+There are a number of hotels near the US Patent and Trademark Office.  Some
+options include:
+
+* [The Westin Alexandria](http://www.westinalexandria.com/) - official hotel of
+DevOpsDays DC.
+* [Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street](http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasdk-residence-inn-alexandria-old-town-duke-street/)
+* [Hilton Alexandria Old Town](http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/hilton-alexandria-old-town-DCAOTHF/index.html)
+* [Wyndham Old Town Alexandria](https://www.extraholidays.com/washington-dc/wyndham-old-town-alexandria.aspx)
+
+## Sponsorship
+
+DevOpsDays is a self-organizing conference for DevOps practitioners that depends
+on your sponsorships to happen.  We no longer have sponsorship opportunities
+available.
+
 ## About Washington, DC
 
 If all you know of Washington, DC is what you see on C-SPAN or _House of Cards_,
@@ -75,3 +78,4 @@ Smithsonian museums to great food and drink!
 For those coming from out of town, there are flights from just about everywhere
 to our three local airports, and there are several hotels nearby. More details
 are on the {{< event_link page="location" text="location page" >}}.
+