Toxic Workplace Allegations: DeShields Terminated by Tourism Diversity Matters; Founder Gamble Steps Down

Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) terminated the employment of Executive Director Greg DeShields after accusations of a toxic work environment, most

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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Meetings Leader Iwamoto Reflects on 35 Years of Service and Looks to Future

Veteran meetings and events industry leader

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Q&A With Rich Luna on ASAE's DELP Program

Q&A With Rich Luna // Senior Director, Content Marketing Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

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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,

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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

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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

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PCMA Unveils Digital Experience Institute

PCMA shared details on its new Digital Experience Institute (DEI), formerly

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Gerardo Tejado and Linda McNairy present the major findings from the 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast at IMEX America

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

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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

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AC Hotel San Rafael Hires Three New Executive Team Members

AC Hotel San Rafael in Downtown San Rafael,

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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

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How to Source More Inclusively for Your Next Event

Along with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has also brought more discussions surrounding diversity and inclusion efforts within the MICE

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