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.
Exclusive With Carlin Putman: Outsourcing Is Trending
Industry veteran Carlin Putman, CMP, CMM, has noticed a growing trend toward companies outsourcing some, or even all, of the meeting planning work to external third parties.
Wellness 2.0: Caesars Sets The Bar
Caesars Entertainment's first-ever Global Wellness Summit showcases a world of wellness for meetings and events.
Have an Incentive-Related Project? The SITE Foundation Can Help
Did you know that every year the SITE Foundation allocates funds for a project(s) to be delivered in the following year?
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.
Cvent Acquires AI-Powered Sourcing Company Reposite
Cvent has added AI-powered supplier sourcing company Reposite to its global vendor and supplier sourcing marketplace.
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.
5 Ways To Celebrate Pride Month 2024
Tips from the LGBT Speakers Agency on how planners can stand with Pride Month and LGBTQ+ equality.
This Year’s IRF Invitational Surprised and Delighted Attendees
This year's IRF Invitational at Baha Mar in the Bahamas was a series of touchpoints, all thoughtfully orchestrated to bring the concept of "Unreasonable Hospitality" to life.
Introducing the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association
The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association is the first and only organization solely committed to connecting, advancing and empowering LGBT+ meeting professionals.
Make Your Event LGBTQ-Inclusive
For Pride month, we turned to the Equality Institute for advice on making events inclusive to LGBTQ attendees.
10 Best Cities for LGBTQ-Friendly Conferences
When planning meetings and conferences in inclusive-minded cities, here are 10 LGBTQ-friendly options.
6 Culinary Trends in 2024 and Beyond
A report from Elite Catering + Event Professionals on top F&B trends from heritage cuisine to mocktails.
