Articles tagged “boycotts”

Podcast

How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Meetings Industry

The upcoming U.S. presidential election is certain to impact the meetings industry. Based on previous administrations' policies on some of the most contentious topics on the political agenda, there's plenty to consider.

Miguel Neves | 2 weeks ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Stand Against Boycotts: Events Embrace Inclusion Amid Political Division

What happens when a destination is committed to embracing DEI, but political leaders stand in the way?

Andrea Doyle | 2 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Andre Cholewinski: Supporting Local Causes Is Better Than Boycotting Destinations

Andre Cholewinski champions supporting local causes over boycotting destinations. His forward-thinking approach to responsible event planning fosters positive change without sacrificing community engagement.

Miguel Neves | 7 months ago

Industry News

Old Trends That Are Still Top of Mind for Industry Leaders

Discussing boycotting destinations over discriminatory legislation may cause flashbacks, and bleisure travelers are so 2020. But these macro trends are reemerging, and industry leaders are looking to find ways to deal with them.

Rayna Katz | 11 months ago

Destinations

New Florida Laws Are Bad for Meetings Business

The NAACP is the latest group to issue a formal Florida travel advisory in response to a Governor Ron DeSantis bill. The LGBTQ+ and the Latino communities have done the same, and now meetings and events are canceling.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago