Articles tagged “inclusion”

As the meetings industry prepares for this year’s IMEX America on October 17-19 at Mandalay Bay, a potential citywide strike is brewing.

Destination leaders from Orlando, Baltimore, and New Orleans sat down to discuss the challenges of attracting events in the face of a polarizing political atmosphere and how to ignite change through education and positive conversation.

Proposed legislation in 30 U.S. states threatens DEI initiatives at colleges and state agencies with companies also at risk of similar laws. Can outreach and promotion curb the possible impacts?

A quarter of the population cannot be ignored. The meetings industry is taking note and learning to address their needs.

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.

The pandemic made the world smaller and more inclusive and, thanks to event technology, connected a broad range of global attendees. This helped Destinations International expand its global footprint, which was on full display in Dallas during its annual convention.

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.