Articles tagged “diversity”

California's travel ban is no more. State-sponsored events can once again take place in any of the 26 states previously banned. Instead, California will fund outreach to LGBTQ communities in those states.

Networking ambassadors have the power to greatly enhance human connections and cultivate a sense of belonging at business events.

When a state has controversial laws in place, it makes the job of a meeting professional even more complicated.

ADA compliance is just the beginning. Attention to detail is crucial for creating a comfortable event environment for wheelchair users.

Attendee wellness is a hot topic for planners. Providing wellness opportunities as part of business events can not only offer health benefits to attendees, it can also provide high-quality networking and bonding opportunities.

Hospitality workers at 61 Southern California hotels are on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits. Meetings are being severely impacted as groups try to navigate the challenging situation.

Conventions are increasingly steering away from Florida. They are choosing not to support DeSantis’ divisive rhetoric by taking their groups and money elsewhere.

Quiet rooms may be designed to support those with some form of neurodivergency, but they end up benefiting all because, let's face it, conventions can be overwhelming. 

Language interpretation creates a hugely beneficial sense of inclusion. It allows everyone to easily comprehend the content, and empowers them to share their thoughts and ideas.

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.