On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who kneeled on Floyd’s neck even after pleas from the

The hospitality industry is in Gary Murakami’s blood. Recently joining global sales organization

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

A career-long leader in bringing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) education—and change—to tourism and related industries, Greg

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

Editor’s Note: This is the fifth article in a DEI series authored by Greg DeShields and Zoe Moore, exploring diversity, equity

In an era where organizations are going beyond diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mission statements and looking to put ideas into action,

Leaders often ask their teams to "make the business case for diversity" without fully grasping the concept. Even with data to support the investment

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

Destination wedding and incentive planners have the Central California Coast’s Monterey and Santa Barbara on their speed dial, but do you? These

Associations have had a challenging beginning of 2025, having fought off an attempt to eliminate the tax-exempt status of nonprofits in the

PCMA kicked off the first full day of 2023 Convening Leaders conference programming January 9 by

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Destination management organization (DMO) veteran Al Hutchinson, who left his role leading Visit Baltimore at the end of June, has launched AVH

From Beach Boy anthems to Beach Blanket Bingo, SoCal beaches capture the “school’s out” feeling of escaping four walls into adventure. For today’s

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The U.S. Department of Commerce confirmed the firings of five Brand USA board members, including board Chair Elliott Ferguson, who also leads

Continuing a program launched last year, Seattle Bank and Visit Seattle have teamed up to help grow and support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People

Veteran DMO leader Al Hutchinson has decided not to renew his contract with Visit Baltimore, which expires June 30.The DMO said Hutchinson has agreed

Al Hutchinson is a meetings and events industry leader with more than 30 years of experience primarily in the destination marketing organization (DMO