The new #APIEventProfs group is presenting a foundational one-hour webinar “What You Don’t Know About #StopAsianHate Can Cost You Trillions” September 30 in conjunction with Meetings Today that will demonstrate the economic power of Asians in the U.S. and how to put an end to the recent spate of violence against them.

Deborah Gardner, a more than 30-year hospitality industry veteran and host of the weekly Hospitality Today Live broadcast show, is launching International Hospitality Women’s Day September 23, 2021.

#APIEventProfs is a new group led by Geoteaming’s John Chen that seeks to call attention to violence against the Asian Pacific Islander community as well as increasing their numbers in leadership roles in the meetings and events industry.

Gary Murakami brings a passion for the hospitality industry—and amplifying the voices of the underrepresented in it—to his new sales and industry relations position with Teneo Hospitality Group.

Columbus’ business entities—from the hospitality community to the city government and higher education institutions— understood the important of meetings to the state capital. Here’s how they collaborated to create a safe and inclusive environment for groups.

While the terms certification and certificate may sound almost identical, there is a world of difference especially when it comes to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training and education.

Simultaneous translation software solution Wordly was put into service by MPI to facilitate the online and in-person experience for WEC attendees who preferred or required their content in a language other than English. Here’s how they did it.

Organizations valuing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have increasingly addressed demands to respond with a zero-tolerance policy toward racial injustice, workplace inequities and discriminatory legislation.

Meetings industry fixture Cleo Battle, currently chief operating officer for Louisville Tourism, is about to attain the highest notch in the DMO career ladder when he takes on the mantle of president and CEO of the organization July 1. But his leadership role goes far beyond destination marketing.