Together Again Expo, at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center, was the first convention held at the center since the outbreak of COVID-19. Meetings Today’s Jennifer Juergens reports on the experience.

Meetings Today asked National Coalition for Black Meeting Professionals Chair Jason Dunn some key questions about his association, its role in advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in the meetings industry, and the prevalence of systemic racism in the U.S. socially and professionally.

Following are seven cost-affordable and cutting-edge ways to help raise awareness, as well as build audience interest and enthusiasm, when promoting your events online. Read more.

Read how CVBs in Baton Rouge, El Paso and New York City worked with planners to reevaluate and adjust 2020 meetings or events in the wake of COVID-19.

Diversity, equity and inclusion experts Zoe Moore and Greg DeShields show how organizations can cast aside incorrect notions about a lack of talent in the pipeline and hire qualified professionals from underrepresented communities now.

In the video, which premiered at Destination International’s 2020 Annual Convention, Black executives from destination marketing organizations around the country share their experiences with racism in their lives and in the tourism industry.

Seven tips from thrive! meetings & events’ Tracy Stuckrath you can—and should—implement into your meeting menu planning to save money and foster inclusion, while also delivering a top-shelf sustainable event for all your stakeholders. Read more.