Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) terminated the employment of Executive Director Greg DeShields after accusations of a toxic work environment, most
February 19, 2024
Toxic Workplace Allegations: DeShields Terminated by Tourism Diversity Matters; Founder Gamble Steps Down
September 09, 2024
Trendsetter Tuesday: A Conversation With Chase Brunson
Independent planner Chase Brunson is the foremost advocate for transgendered people in the meetings and events industry, frequently speaking for top
July 09, 2024
Industry Insights from Global DMC Partners’ 10th Annual Connection
Inflation may be steadily returning to target rates, but the meetings and events industry is getting there at a slower pace. Will adjusting budgets
October 31, 2023
Nominate Your Trusted Event Service Professional for ESPA's Annual Award
Behind the scenes, event service professionals from hotels, convention centers and CVBs help meeting planners deliver memorable experiences by
February 13, 2024
A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms
Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque,
April 27, 2023
Meetings Leader Iwamoto Reflects on 35 Years of Service and Looks to Future
Veteran meetings and events industry leader
July 29, 2022
Q&A With Rich Luna on ASAE's DELP Program
Q&A With Rich Luna // Senior Director, Content Marketing Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
December 29, 2022
The Strategy & ROI of Supplier Diversity
Examining how we do business in the meetings and events industry through the DEI lens is leading to increased awareness of how we design events,
June 15, 2020
The Critical Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Meetings and Hospitality Industries
For weeks, my co-author Zoe Moore and I have labored over subject matter for corporate leaders to maintain focus on the Value of Diversity, Equity
September 20, 2022
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Names New Executive Director of PHL Diversity
Concluding a nationwide search, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) named Sheila Alexander-Reid as executive director of
November 15, 2016
PCMA Unveils Digital Experience Institute
PCMA shared details on its new Digital Experience Institute (DEI), formerly
July 06, 2023
10 Ways Meeting Planners Can Work With CVBs to Create a Welcoming Environment
Understanding the needs of diverse audiences and ensuring their safety and comfort should be at the forefront of event planning and deeply rooted
November 30, 2022
How Two Southern California Destinations Are Championing Inclusivity
Striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome has long been a mission of many destinations in California, which is one of the most
January 11, 2024
Live From PCMA CL: Destination DC's Elliott Ferguson on Major Meetings Developments in the U.S. Capital
As the leader of perhaps the most unique meetings and events draw in the U.S. if not the world, Destination DC President & CEO Elliott Ferguson
October 11, 2022
Optimism and Growth: American Express Reveals 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast
American Express released its 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast at IMEX America this week, revealing a positive outlook for the recovery
July 25, 2023
Destinations International Expands and Tackles Global Tourism Issues at Annual Convention in Dallas
Destinations International (DI), the world’s largest association for destination organizations and CVBs, took its Annual Convention to Dallas July 18
September 08, 2022
Bizly's Kevin Iwamoto on API Advocacy, Meetings Tech
Meetings industry veteran Kevin Iwamoto, chief customer officer and head of enterprise for meetings technology company
May 18, 2023
AC Hotel San Rafael Hires Three New Executive Team Members
AC Hotel San Rafael in Downtown San Rafael,
July 31, 2023
The 2023 Meetings Trendsetters Blazing Trails in the Events Industry
As the meetings and events industry evolves at a rapid clip, staying up to date with the changes is less daunting when you have trailblazers leading
September 03, 2024
Trendsetter Tuesday: A Conversation With Dr. Brandi Baldwin
To celebrate our 2024