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Julie Coker, CEO and President of NYC Tourism + Conventions on the keys to her success.

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Julie Coker

Julie Coker, CEO and President of NYC Tourism + Conventions, shares the keys to her success.
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Brand Strategy, with the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Sheretha Bell

Sheretha Bell believes that women can find career success by chasing their passions. “Aim for those big dreams and let challenges become chapters of growth.”
Kristin Delahunt, Vice President, Destination Services, with the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Kristin Delahunt

Kristin Delahunt believes that women shouldn’t let a lack of confidence hold them back. The keys to success are to “Take risks, speak up, ask questions and embrace extra projects.”
Charlene Lopez, executive vice president and chief sales officer, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

International Women’s Day Spotlight: Charlene Lopez

The Atlanta CVB's Charlene Lopez shares her experiences and perspectives as a top female executive in the hospitality industry.

What Women’s Day Means to These Planners

With International Women's Day on the horizon, three members of Prevue's Advisory Board share what inspires them as women in the industry.

Exclusive: Azamara CEO Dondra Ritzenthaler on Leadership and Resiliency

Now at the helm of Azamara Cruises, a 40-year travel industry veteran shares the secrets of her success—and why meeting planners are on her radar.

Women’s History Month in Chicago

Women's History Month blows into the Windy City with a full calendar of events, plus take a look at these women-owned restaurants.

Boston Marches Into Women’s History Month

Women's history is woven into Boston history. Disover it this month on trail walks, in galleries, museums and women-owned restaurants.

Exclusive: A Planner Looks at the Future of Incentive Travel

Kelsey Nicol, VP of Strategic Accounts at One10 takes a look at the future of incentive travel, identifying key trends for 2025 and beyond.

Sandra Serrant: Companies Should Stick to DEI Goals

The Chair of MPI's Black Meeting Professionals Community urges the retention of DEI goals while events keep diversity in mind when hiring vendors.
Gateway entrance to Eatonville, Florida

Celebrate Black History Year-Round in Eatonville, Fla.

Eatonville, Fla., the oldest incorporated Black municipality in the United States, is celebrating Black history throughout 2025 with a variety of events and initiatives.

Inside Out Tours Sheds Light on Black Heritage

Inside Out Tours, an award-winning, Black- and women-owned tour operator, is redefining cultural exploration in New York City.
Philadelphia celebrates Black History Month 2025 with a trolly tour of murals

Celebrating Black History Month Philly-Style

During Black History Month, the City of Brotherly Love shines a spotlight on the trailblazers, milestones and moments in Black history that have changed our world.

Disney World Celebrates Black History Month

TV star Tamron Hall helped kick off Black History Month at the Walt Disney World Resort, where a variety of activites enliven the month of February.