Tag: diversity
Expert Advice on Fast-Tracking Women in Leadership Roles
In this Shakedown, Professor M.S. Rao discusses strategies for women to get into leadership roles and how corporations can better advocate for gender equality in the workplace.
Virgin Atlantic Hits the Sky With First Pride Flight
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays announced the U.K.’s first Pride Flight between London and New York City.
How to Help Introverts Find Their Networking Voice
Sandja Brügmann, founder and CEO of The Passion Institute, shares tips and icebreakers that can bridge the gap between introverts and extroverts.
Hyatt Bans Hate Groups
A line has been drawn, sending a clear message of acceptance at a time of unprecedented—in-your-face—intolerance.
3 Takeaways from MPI’s WEC 2018
Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) annual World Education Congress (WEC) 2018 ended with a closing celebration at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Fort Lauderdale Welcomes Diverse Groups with #GreaterTogether Campaign
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau recently launched its new #GreaterTogether initiative in an effort to welcome international groups.
3 Diversity Strategies from Twitter’s New VP of Inclusion & Diversity
By making diversity a core business goal, people will respond to creating a more inclusive core workforce.
Keep Your Event “Woke” with These 3 Diversity Tips
Nothing can provide more comfort to minority attendees than having event staff members who are the embodiment of the woke message you’d like to convey.
How to Plan LGBT Meetings that Welcome Everyone
"Our industry must remain vocal at any attempt to tell anyone that they are not welcomed."
Navigating the World of Travel Bans & Boycotts
No matter what side of the political argument you and your group supports, the key thing that all meetings industry professionals can do is monitor policy issues that impact the industry.
3 Simple Ways to Create More Welcoming, Diverse Events
Here are three simple ways to make your event more welcoming for LGBT and minority attendees.
I Have Anticipated Diversity By…
In this What I Know, industry professionals discuss how they've anticipated diversity.
How Meeting Planners Can Accommodate LGBT Tourism
"We recommend that meeting planners speak directly to potential host hotels about their experiences with LGBT groups and the diversity training their staff has had to ensure a high comfort level for attendees."
10 Tips for Finding More Diverse Speakers
Inviting people from all career stages will greatly increase gender and ethnic diversity.
