Articles tagged “equity”

Diversity and Inclusion

Tourism Diversity Matters Roiled by Workplace Bullying Allegations

The nonprofit Tourism Diversity Matters faces a scandal involving workplace bullying – its executive director has been fired, and the organization's founder and president has stepped down.

Andrea Doyle | 9 months ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Are Your Events a Beacon of Inclusivity? 

The Supreme Court's bombshell decision on affirmative action this summer was a blow to diversity and inclusion efforts. As DEI efforts have lost momentum on the corporate level, meetings can help it stay on course.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

Destinations

What Happens When Politics and Meetings Mix

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

Andrea Doyle | 1 year ago

Destinations

Florida Feels the Pinch as Conventions Pull Out

Florida is going to lose out on major conventions because of its controversial new laws. Many associations are no longer considering meeting in the Sunshine State.

Andrea Doyle | 1 year 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 | 2 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

New DEI Guide for Event Service Professionals

When ESPA started its DEI initiative, some members weren't familiar with what that meant. A newly published guide addresses this challenge.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Giving a Voice to the Meeting Industry’s LGBT Community

Until six years ago, no association represented the LGBT community of meeting professionals. That all changed when David Jefferys founded LGBT Meeting Professionals Association.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 2 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Advocating for Change

Ren Akinci is executive vice president, people and culture officer at Emerald. Her passion lies with making diversity, inclusion, and equity an intentional focus for companies.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 2 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

No Degree? No Problem, Says Events Industry

The labor shortage continues to be an issue, and many event companies are successfully combating it by eliminating the need for a college degree.

Andrea Doyle | 2 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Inspiring Women in Event Production

Anca Platon Trifan, founder, creator and CEO of Tree-Fan Events & head of Events: Demystified podcast, on increasing female representation in event production, collaborating with competitors, and the importance of physical and mental fitness.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 2 years ago