PCMA Unveils Digital Experience Institute

PCMA shared details on its new Digital Experience Institute (DEI), formerly

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Tourism Diversity Matters Announces Key Appointments

Leading tourism industry diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) organization Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) expanded its executive leadership team

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Tourism Diversity Matters: Greg DeShields (left); Yvonne Drayton (middle); Sofia Mendoza (right).

The Critical Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Meetings and Hospitality Industries

For weeks, my co-author Zoe Moore and I have labored over subject matter for corporate leaders to maintain focus on the Value of Diversity, Equity

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How California Cities Are Creating More Inclusive Destinations for Meetings

As one of the most diverse states in America, championing open-mindedness and striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome is woven

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PCMA Unveils Digital Experience Institute

As a platform to keep planners in the know and educated in the world of technology, PCMA unveiled its new

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Q&A With Rich Luna on ASAE's DELP Program

Q&A With Rich Luna // Senior Director, Content Marketing Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)

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Rich Luna with fellow DELP participants.

How to Source More Inclusively for Your Next Event

Along with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has also brought more discussions surrounding diversity and inclusion efforts within the MICE

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The Strategy & ROI of Supplier Diversity

Examining how we do business in the meetings and events industry through the DEI lens is leading to increased awareness of how we design events,

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Meetings Leader Iwamoto Reflects on 35 Years of Service and Looks to Future

Veteran meetings and events industry leader

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Photo of Kevin Iwamoto speaking at ACTE Rome conference.

Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Names New Executive Director of PHL Diversity

Concluding a nationwide search, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) named Sheila Alexander-Reid as executive director of

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Sheila Alexander-Reid

Toxic Workplace Allegations: DeShields Terminated by Tourism Diversity Matters; Founder Gamble Steps Down

Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) terminated the employment of Executive Director Greg DeShields after accusations of a toxic work environment, most

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Graphic of Greg DeShields with text reading DeShields Terminated By Tourism Diversity Matters on the right.

Cleo Battle Set to Lead Louisville, and the Tourism Industry

Meetings industry fixture Cleo Battle, currently chief operating officer for Louisville Tourism, is about to reach the highest step in the DMO career

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Cleo Battle, Louisville Tourism, at event with children.

Nominate Your Trusted Event Service Professional for ESPA's Annual Award

Behind the scenes, event service professionals from hotels, convention centers and CVBs help meeting planners deliver memorable experiences by

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Leveraging Data to Achieve Equity

Are you looking for insight to help develop your DEI strategy? Have you been searching for data to support your decisions? Join Meetings Today

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Bizly's Kevin Iwamoto on API Advocacy, Meetings Tech

Meetings industry veteran Kevin Iwamoto, chief customer officer and head of enterprise for meetings technology company

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Kevin Iwamoto, Bizly.

Optimism and Growth: American Express Reveals 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast

American Express released its 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast at IMEX America this week, revealing a positive outlook for the recovery

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Gerardo Tejado and Linda McNairy present the major findings from the 2023 Global Meetings & Events Forecast at IMEX America

How Two Southern California Destinations Are Championing Inclusivity

Striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome has long been a mission of many destinations in California, which is one of the most

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San Diego Pride parade

Op-Ed: Can the Meetings Industry Save America?

Have we become so divided in this country that we are not able to move forward together?  Hearing the recent news regarding the leaked

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Philadelphia Opens New Waterfront Restaurant

After five years in the making, Philadelphia’s newly opened Liberty Point

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Liberty Point Outdoor Seating And Dining

Digital Events … Friend or Foe?

When digital events first crept into the conference world, there was a fear that they would replace annual meetings that associations rely on for

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