August 10, 2022
LGBT+ MPA NEWS
Calling for 2023 LGBT MPA Board Nominations!
Applications are now being accepted for LGBT MPA’s 2023 Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee, led by the Immediate Past Chair, will review all qualified applicants for each position, and recommend candidates for placement on the slate. Any questions, please reach out to Liv Saccomandi at coordinator@lgbtmpa.com

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August 19th, 2022 5:00PM Eastern
LGBT+ NEWS
Authorities in Uganda Suspend Prominent LGBTQ Rights Group
"Sexual Minorities Uganda has been the East African nation’s most prominent support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people since 2004.”

NBC Out | August 8, 2022
LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS
Why California Bans State-Funded Travel to Nearly Half of States
"A 2016 law banning travel to states with anti-L.G.B.T.Q. policies is in the spotlight."

The New York Times | July 19th, 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS
Inflation Impacts Meetings in New Ways
"New research shows that meeting planning is impacted by inflation and rising costs in ways few anticipated. As a result, obstacles abound, from unfilled job openings to supply chain issues yet to be resolved."

Skift Meetings| August 4, 2022
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Celebrity Cruises: Leave Hotels and Resorts Back on Land!
Tag/Talk: LGBTQ-friendly Event Planning: How to Create an Inclusive Meeting
Every June, millions of people around the world celebrate Pride Month, a time of year to honor the importance of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community. However, celebrating diversity shouldn’t stop after June; it should be a year-round goal for every event professional. Every attendee deserves to feel welcome at events! Make your next gathering more welcoming and inclusive, especially for people from the LGBTQIA+ community with these seven strategies.
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