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Why Learning Your DEI Certifications Can Promote Supplier Diversity

The historical context, current resources and five best practices to help you develop a supplier diversity plan as part of your overall DEI, or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, strategy.

Cvent Execs Talk Trends and CONNECT Virtual

Top Cvent execs Brian Ludwig and David Quattrone talk with Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson about how the meetings tech giant pivoted to virtual for its big annual conference and is expecting 40,000 attendees. Also, discover their predictions about the direction of the meetings industry.

Meetings Today eHandbook Bookshelf

Boost your essential meeting and event planning powers via our free eHandbooks, available in the Meetings Today eBookshelf.

Speaking Up, Office Politics, and Unapologetic Ambition

What winning strategies have two of the industry’s most accomplished women applied to their career journeys? Annette Gregg, Senior Vice President, Experience at Meeting Professionals International and Jenn Artura, Senior Director, Global Events & Incentive Programs at Veritas Technologies LLC., discuss how leaning into office politics, engaging sponsors with intention, and boldly creating self-visibility have been key to their professional advancement.

6 South Texas Destinations for Drive-To Meetings

Drive-to meetings are making a comeback during the COVID-19 pandemic. See how Texas-based groups can make the most of their home state for business.

How CVBs Are Using Virtual Tech to Help Meeting Planners Scout Destinations

From 360 virtual reality tours of convention centers to virtual FAMs and wellness workshops, CVBs have creatively marketed their destinations for meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Report Shows Hotel Industry Facing Historic Wave of Foreclosures

Data reveals that the hotel industry is the hardest hit sector of the commercial mortgage-backed securities market. More than 4,000 hotel leaders sent a letter to Congress calling for immediate action.

Tap This Master Mixologist for Virtual Demonstrations for Groups

The Cup Bearer is a bartending and mixology catering company that breathes the same life it provides for live events into the virtual experience. Whether onsite or virtual, each cocktail is diligently crafted from scratch, as guests are drawn into a playful performance. Read more.

Site Inspections During a Pandemic: A COVID-19 Meetings Safety Checklist

Meetings industry veteran Bonnie Wallsh interrupted her retirement to do a meeting site inspection for the U.S. Census Bureau and found things have changed a lot since COVID-19. Read more.

In Washington, D.C., Hospitality and DC Central Kitchen Show How Food Can Change the World

DC Central Kitchen and allies across the hospitality and events scene in Washington, D.C. stepped up to help the community during the pandemic, and show us how food can make a big difference.