Brand USA Chair Ferguson Seeks to Broaden Its Focus

Having a board chair who is a meetings industry veteran that knows the ways of Washington, D.C., is a definite advantage for Brand USA, which

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Connect in the Capital of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity

Washington, DC stands as a beacon of diversity, equity and inclusion, making it an

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Engagement Without Barriers: How CEMA 2024 Wove in Inclusivity

The Corporate Event Marketing Association’s (CEMA) Summit, held August 4-6 in Seattle, set a new benchmark for intentional inclusivity, something we

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Tourism Diversity Matters Hires Interim CEO

Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM), a nonprofit organization founded to address systemic inequities within the travel and tourism industry, named Hattie

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The 2025 Meetings Trendsetters Stoking the Fire in the Events Industry

Meetings Today's annual Meetings Trendsetters list recognizes 20 outstanding individuals who have made an outsized impact in the meetings, events,

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Meetings Today Trendsetters 2025

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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9 Ways Planners Can Collaborate With Event Service Profs

Coordinate schedules, confirm site visits, manage budgets, review every layout—it’s a lot. Every detail, every choice, makes an impact.Now, pull it

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

Veteran meetings and events industry leader

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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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PCMA Unveils Digital Experience Institute

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

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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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Final Numbers and Top Shots From the 2025 PCMA Convening Leaders Conference

PCMA's 2025 Convening Leaders event took place January 12-15 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, where 3,800 meeting and event

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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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How the Results of the 2024 Election May Impact Meeting and Event Planners

By the time election day arrives, most are sick of hearing about politics no matter their political leanings.But the policy positions of candidates

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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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A Guide to the Most Commonly Used Meetings and Events Industry Acronyms

Let’s face it: We work in an industry that’s an “alphabet soup” of acronyms and initialisms. We love us some catchy, if sometimes opaque,

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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 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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