The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference returned to Philadelphia, bringing together leaders in academics and the hospitality industry to discuss DEI strategies, initiatives and more.

The Boston and Chicago CVBs are working toward continuing to improve diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives through new workforce development and apprenticeship programs. 

American Anthropological Association planner Nate Wambold has taken massive strides making the association’s events accessible. Here is his advice for his meeting professional colleagues on how to start their journey, and the proper mindset to strive for.

Located at the foot of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the sprawling, mile-long Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is a gaming, entertainment, meetings and events gem sprouting from the massive green expanse of the southern Appalachians. Its tribal success story is what may resonate most, however.

Consider these tips for collaboration between event strategists and destination organizations to foster an inclusive atmosphere that will leave a positive and lasting impression on meeting attendees.

Visit Seattle and Seattle Bank are expanding a DEI funding partnership into a second year via a secondary cohort of BIPOC businesses in the Capitol Hill and First Hill neighborhoods, and also opening complimentary tabs for visitors at LGBTQIA+ restaurants.

Toronto is Canada’s diversity capital, where more than 250 ethnicities are represented and over 170 languages are spoken, and it surrounds you wherever you go, from boutique hotel properties to diverse local retail and offsite attractions.

Ensuring supplier diversity is a key objective of meetings and events DEI. Here are five cities that fully embrace the concept by promoting goods, services and venues owned by people from marginalized groups.