Tag: diversity
Rainbow Spring Returns to Miami
The GMCVB's Rainbow Spring initiative welcomes LGBTQ+ visitors with special offers and events through June 30.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inclusive Meetings: One Perspective From the Hotel Side
By embracing inclusivity, planners create environments where diversity thrives, innovation flourishes, and everyone can participate fully by bringing their whole self to the event.
2024 DEI Report Card
The meetings and events industry has doubled down on its DEI efforts in recent years. The question is, are meetings actually getting more diverse, equitable and inclusive?
How to Find Diverse Speakers
Meeting and event planners are looking to diversify their speaker lineup to more closely represent the diversity of their audience. But where to start? Here are some tips and resources.
Asian Inclusivity at Events
Some tips for Jolene Jang, inclusivity educator and speaker, for making events more exclusive to Asian audiences:
Toronto: Thriving in Diversity & Innovation
Toronto, Canada's largest and most-visited city is an ideal place for your next meeting, thanks to stellar facilities, dining and diversity.
June is Pride Month: 5 Best Practices for LGBTQ-Inclusive Events
June is Pride Month! Take action to ensure that every aspect of your event is inclusive to your LGBTQ attendees.
Create Connections With Diverse Local Suppliers
Did you know your local CVB can connect you with diverse event suppliers? These four cities pride themselves on their ability to do just that.
Speaker Diversity: The Meetings Industry Still Falls Short
There are signs that our industry associations are focusing more on speaker diversity than used to be the case—but we still have a long way to go.
