The DEI Imperative: CVB’s Speak Out, Part 2
Visit Lauderdale President/CEO Stacy Ritter proudly supports diversity, equity and inclusion.
The DEI Imperative: CVBs Speak Out, Part 1
Destination DC President and CEO Elliott Ferguson on why DEI remains a priority.
Exclusive: Why Supporting Inclusivity Is More Important than Ever
LGBT MPA CEO Cameron Curtis explains why now is not the time to back away from advocating for equality and inclusivity in the meetings and events industry.
Prepare Now for a New Event DEI Balancing Act
As corporate rollbacks in DEI policies begin to trickle down to meetings and events, planners may find themselves looking for new ways to ensure their events are inclusive and welcoming to all.
Exclusive: Claire Lester on How to Bridge the Generation Gap
Is there really a generational divide? And if so, how can meeting and event planners bridge the generational gap?
How the Events Industry Is Responding to the DEI Backlash
Toyota is just the latest in a series of companies who are backing away from their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) stances. Are meetings following suit?
Women in Hospitality Introduces Interactive Speaker Directory
The Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance has introduced an interactive Speaker Directory featuring over 700 senior-level women.
Survey: Equal Pay, C-Level Roles Continue to Elude Industry Women
A sneak peek at Prevue's soon-to-be-released survey of 302 women, created in partnership with the SITE’s Women IN Leadership Committee.
Exclusive: Worth Int’l COO Victor Diaz-Herman on Fostering Inclusivity
How Victor Diaz-Herman’s decades of LGBTQ+ advocacy informs his perspectives on inclusivity in business, in life and in the meetings industry.
Exclusive: David Kliman on LGBTQ+ Progress in the Events Industry
David Kliman has seen a lot of progress when it comes to making LGBTQ+ attendees feel welcome and included — but we're nowhere near done yet.
Exclusive: LGBT MPA Chair Kyle Jordan
Kyle Jordan, the 2024 Chair of the LGBT MPA, explains how the association is growing in membership, resources and connectivity after undergoing some changes in 2023.
Pride Month Exclusive: Visit Atlantic City’s Larry Sieg
Larry Sieg, President and CEO of Meet AC, shares some thoughts on the past, present and future of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the meetings, events and hospitality industry.
The NCBMP: Meeting the Future of Black Planners
Committed to the improvement of meetings & events managed by African Americans, the NCBMP has important conferences coming up.
Exclusive: Edward Perotti on Leaning into Pride Month
Pride month means more than just slapping rainbows on signage. “If you’re going to lean in, lean in all the way,” says event guru Edward Perotti.
