Tag: dei
How the Events Industry Is Responding to the DEI Backlash
Toyota is just the latest in a series of companies who are backing away from their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) stances. Are meetings following suit?
5 Ways To Celebrate Pride Month 2024
Tips from the LGBT Speakers Agency on how planners can stand with Pride Month and LGBTQ+ equality.
Make Your Event LGBTQ-Inclusive
For Pride month, we turned to the Equality Institute for advice on making events inclusive to LGBTQ attendees.
Why Gifting Local is a Smart Decision
5 cool gift ideas from meetings pro Sarah Welsh, who launched boxthecity as a one-stop-shop for local gifting.
Inclusive Meetings: One Perspective From the Hotel Side
By embracing inclusivity, planners create environments where diversity thrives, innovation flourishes, and everyone can participate fully by bringing their whole self to the event.
Connecting With Diverse Local Suppliers
Some CVBs and chambers of commerce maintain databases or listings that can directly connect planners with local, diverse event suppliers.
2024 DEI Report Card
The meetings and events industry has doubled down on its DEI efforts in recent years. The question is, are meetings actually getting more diverse, equitable and inclusive?
How to Find Diverse Speakers
Meeting and event planners are looking to diversify their speaker lineup to more closely represent the diversity of their audience. But where to start? Here are some tips and resources.
Asian Inclusivity at Events
Some tips for Jolene Jang, inclusivity educator and speaker, for making events more exclusive to Asian audiences:
Florida Travel Advisories: What Planners Need to Know
Proactive risk management is key to dealing with the Florida travel advisories, says industry expert Joan Eisenstodt
June is Pride Month: 5 Best Practices for LGBTQ-Inclusive Events
June is Pride Month! Take action to ensure that every aspect of your event is inclusive to your LGBTQ attendees.
Survey: Sustainability Is the Top Challenge for Associations
Just-released ICCA survey uncovers new challenges for associations posed by today’s economic and political environment.
Philadelphia Continues to Lead the Way in DEI
In her new role, Sheila Alexander-Reid plans to increase the brand value of Philadelphia as a welcoming DEI convention destination.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How Event Industry Associations Are Supporting DEI Initiatives
MPI, PCMA and ASAE are taking diversity, equity and inclusion seriously — and have a plethora of resources meeting professionals can take advantage of...
