In 1937, Swank Audio Visuals began its business in St. Louis, where founder P. Ray Swank and his wife Lucille Swank would show short films and slide presentations. Now, the company has a nationwide reach, offering audio visuals for companies and associations that conduct their meetings in hotels and other meeting sites. At the Bethesda Hyatt, Swank Audio Visuals' expert staff offers complete assistance ranging from meeting planning and set design to the complete operation of audio and visual equipment.