LGBT MPA Insider: April 27, 2022

April 27, 2022

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Join LGBT MPA at Our Say Gay Anyway Networking Reception at the Opening Night Reception at Connect Puerto!

Join LGBT MPA for our Say Gay Anyway Networking Reception at Connect Marketplace in Puerto Rico, in Partnership with our Event Sponsors, Visit Jacksonville, Experience Kissimmee, Visit Orlando, Visit Knoxville, Visit Lauderdale, and Discover Puerto Rico!

Our Say Gay Anyway Networking Reception will be held during the Opening Night Reception of Connect Marketplace at the Arena Medalla Terrace on May 22nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM AST! Stop by our table and pick up a tote bag! You won't want to miss this!

RSVP HERE!

LGBT+ NEWS

Parents Challenge Alabama Law Banning Treatment of Trans Kids

"The Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act makes it a crime for doctors to treat transgender people under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones."

NBC Out | April 21, 2022

READ HERE

LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS

New Broward Ad Tells Visitors 'We Welcome Everyone' in Contrast to 'Anti-Woke' Agenda

"Broward County is 'welcoming everyone with open minds and open hearts.' That's what a new advertisement for tourists to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area says."

WLRN | April 19, 2022

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Event Industry Faces These Challenges Getting to Net Zero

"With corporate giants, financial regulators, and scientists all focusing on the carbon emitted from every sector, now is the time for the event industry to get ahead of the curve."

Event Manager Blog | April 11, 2022

READ HERE

COURTESY RFP SUBMISSION SERVICE

Have an RFP Needing to Be Submitted?

Our Executive Director, David Jefferys will be traveling in Connect Marketplace in Puerto Rico this May! He is offering a courtesy RFP Submission Service to all of our Planner Members. He will be speaking with approximately 40 destinations while attending!

If you have an RFP and would like to submit it, please send your submission to Dave at dave@lgbtmpa.com

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT

Interested in Attending Connect Thrive Summit?

You know what a powerful force the LGBTQ+ community is for the travel industry. Connect THRIVE Summit presents a multi-layered approach to strategically tapping into this group that’s highly motivated to explore the world and has big spending potential. Register today for this year’s Connect THRIVE, June 4-5 in Orlando, collocating with IPW.

Through industry panels, case studies and networking opportunities, learn to connect with the LGBTQ+ community in a way you never have before.

Why Come?

Expand connections and knowledge to build brand awareness authentically and effectively within the LGBTQ+ community.

Learn how to establish effective LGBTQ+ marketing budgets.

Hear compelling case studies of successful LGBTQ+ marketing initiatives from industry peers.

Connect with influencers, marketing gurus, destination representatives, tour operators and event planners at this all-encompassing summit.

MKE LGBTQ+ Pride

The LGBTQ+ community in Milwaukee is no stranger to showing their true colors. Thanks to its people, Milwaukee is Wisconsin’s largest hub to celebrate, dance, and show pride in your authentic self.