August 17, 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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LGBT+ NEWS
Joan of Arc to be Portrayed as Nonbinary in New Production at London's Globe Theatre
"'People and communities deserve to be championed, and there’s no limit to the number we can do that for,' actor Isobel Thom told NBC News.”

NBC Out | August 13, 2022
LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS
Destinations International Launches DEI-Assessment Tool
"Diversity, equity and inclusion, along with building better communities and tackling violent crime, is a key focus for CVBs looking to expand their roles."

Northstar Meetings Group | August 12th, 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS
Hidden Event Fees Piling Up
"With a surge of pent-up demand and the need for hotels and other venues to bring in revenue, hidden fees are finding their way onto many meeting ledgers and planners are furious."

Skift Meetings| August 8, 2022
PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
20+ Cool Museums in Washington, DC That Aren’t On the National Mall
Washington, DC in August can be hot and humid, but with 17 free Smithsonian museums and many more indoor attractions located off the National Mall, the city offers cool diversions to beat the heat.
Tag/Talk: Corporate Event Planning Resources Every Professional Should Bookmark
If you’re like most event professionals, you love learning. You are thrilled to figure out what works and what doesn’t at events. You’re constantly on the lookout for top trends, new strategies, exciting event technology, and inspirational ideas to make the attendee experience a big success. And most of all, you use the power of learning to stay competitive in a fast-paced field that changes every day. Support your professional development journey with this list of our favorite event planning blogs, podcasts, influencers, ebooks, and more.
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