Diversity & Inclusion

Clara Carter (middle) with attendees at the 2024 WITH Conference

Celebrating Female Leaders at the Women in Tourism and Hospitality National Conference

As a guest speaker, Meetings Today’s Taylor Smith had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Women in Tourism and Hospitality National Conference March 28-29 in San Diego. Read on to learn about the history of the conference and see highlights from this year’s event.

Don Welsh, Destinations International and Keith Henry, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Destinations International Forms Partnership With Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Destinations International’s new alliance with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada aims to deepen the understanding and appreciation of Indigenous tourism through education.

Say Her Name: Unapologetic Amplification and Breaking the Glass Ceiling

This Women's History Month, Tiffany Andrews, sales and marketing administrator at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, shares her perspectives on how to break the glass ceiling and build upon the advancements of women.

Podcast sponsored by Myrtle Beach Convention Center and Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach.

Headshots of Ishma Haider (top left), Louise Bang (top center), Dominique Bonds (top right), Janet Dell (bottom left), Marsha Flanagan (bottom center), and Tammy McCormick (bottom right)

A List of Women in Hospitality Recently Promoted to C-Suite and Executive Positions

Check out the biggest moves and appointments made by women this past year by reading some of the articles below.

Tammy Blount-Canavan, Kelly Saling and Ali Daniels, Visit Seattle

Meet the Women Behind Visit Seattle’s C-Suite

When it comes to women empowerment, Visit Seattle is one DMO leading the charge, from its women-led C-suite to its SEAforSHE initiative. Hear from some of the women who found a seat at Visit Seattle’s C-suite table.

International Women's Day and Dare to Interrupt Podcast

Be Inspired by Women Across the Industry This International Women's Day (2024)

Hear inspiring messages from some of the industry's female leaders and former guests of Dare to Interrupt, a Meetings Today podcast built by women, for women as they celebrate International Women's Day and look forward to the year ahead.

A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry

For decades, the meetings and events industry has been powered by women, and they’ve worked humbly in the shadows for generations. Take a look at women’s efforts to propel the industry forward as they continue to work toward an equitable future for the generations to come.

Graphic of Greg DeShields with text reading DeShields Terminated By Tourism Diversity Matters on the right.

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

Tourism Diversity Matters terminated the employment of Executive Director Greg DeShields following widespread accusations of a toxic work environment and founding CEO Mike Gamble has stepped down from his role in the organization.

Jason Dunn in a black suit next to a black history month graphic

Black Meeting Profs CEO Jason Dunn on the State of DEIAB in the Meetings Industry

Jason Dunn, CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, reflects on his work there as well as where the meetings and events industry is in terms of diversity and inclusion, the nuanced issue of travel boycotts and advisories, and the generational challenge of persuading young people to consider a career in the meetings and hospitality industries.

Top DEIA-Relevant Venues You Can Tap for California Meetings and Events

Here are some solid examples of supplier-diversity-relevant venues that can be tapped when you bring your meetings and events to some of the most popular destinations in the Golden State.