Philadelphia Continues to Lead the Way in DEI
In her new role, Sheila Alexander-Reid plans to increase the brand value of Philadelphia as a welcoming DEI convention destination.
Neu Project Aims to Make Events More Neurodiverse
The recently launched Neu Project seeks to make events more inclusive for every type of brain, including the neurodivergent.
New Diversity and Inclusion Dictionary
Tourism Diversity Matters has a number of downloadable resources on its website, including a Diversity and Inclusion Vocabulary Guide.
What I’ve Learned From My Temporary Disability
What I've learned from having a temporary disability that would be worth thinking about when designing your next meeting or event.
Radical Inclusion: How to Make Events Feel Welcome to All
Radical inclusion sounds, well, radical, but it’s really just about using common sense to avoid problems that can make attendees feel unwelcome, disengaged and excluded.
ASAE Adds Community Pop-Ups to 2022 Annual Meeting
ASAE is adding Community Pop-Ups to bring together under-represented communities during its Annual Meeting In August.
New Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers with Disabilities
A new Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers with Disabilities, announced by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will affect travel for 70 million Americans.
MPI to Add LGBTQ+ Community Group
MPI plans to debut an online community dedicated to LBGTQ+ industry professionals later this year.
Palm Springs Aims to Become Autism-Inclusive
Palm Springs is one of the first destinations to assure that those who attend meetings and events there will have multiple trained and certified entertainment, recreation and hotel options that are inclusive for those with autism.
New Black Speakers Collection
The Black Speakers Collection has a database of more than 750 speakers from around the world, organized by more than 40 categories.
Two New API Event Profs Groups Launch on Social Media
Asian Pacific Islander event profs and allies now have a place to go on social media to spur discussion of, and solutions to, their specific challenges.
Designing Diverse Meetings: 6 Strategies
A panel of experts shares tactics and tips on how to design a truly diverse and inclusive meeting.
LGBT Meeting Professionals Association Thrives
The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association has grown in the almost four years since it was founded to 2,000 members from 43 countries.
5 Tips for More Inclusive Meetings
Meetings pro Leslie Zeck shares easy-to-implement practices to help ensure inclusive, equitable and diverse meetings.