January 11, 2022

LGBT+ MPA NEWS

LGBT MPA's 2023 Executive Officers and Board of Directors

Yesterday, the LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) announced their newly elected 2023 Board of Directors. 


Led by Jim Clapes, Conference Services Manager at Mayer Brown, the organization’s Nominating Committee met virtually in October to determine the slate of the 2023 board officers and directors for the open positions. The final board was elected in November of 2022 and will began their positions January 1, 2023. 

Congratulations to all of our 2023 Executive Officers and Board of Directors!

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LGBT+ NEWS

LGBT App Gives Queer-Friendly Businesses a National Platform

"Places where queer people can hang out with others like themselves have always been an integral part of the culture of the LGBT community. 

But finding relevant and accurate information on where to find these spaces and businesses or how to support them was difficult, until the Pride App.


WUFT | December 16, 2022

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LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS

At Istanbul's Queer Olympix, the Aim is for LGBTQ+ Athletes to Have Fun and Feel Safe

"Every summer since 2017, Istanbul has played host to a sporting event known as the "Queer Olympix." Created by a handful of soccer-loving Turkish queer activists, the annual event — which is not affiliated with the international Gay Games organization, though they have similar goals — includes beach volleyball, dodgeball and soccer."


NPR| December 22, 2022

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Planners Are Now Also Designers of Time

"If attendees are not enjoying their event experience, they will leave or not show up in the first place. Attendees now want more control over the event experience, so planners must become designers of time."


Skift Meetings | January 5, 2022

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PARTNER HIGHLIGHT

Marriott International Hiring Multiple Contractor Positions

Here’s an opportunity to join a growing and dynamic B2B Events team at the world’s largest hospitality company. Marriott is hiring two long term consulting manager positions to oversee the logistics associated with customer and industry events. These roles can be virtual/remote or based at Marriott’s Corporate Headquarters in Bethesda, MD.

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Winter in Wine Country: Wineries with Fireplaces

The air is crisp and clean, the skies are a cobalt blue and if it snows, the fields

and slopes are carpeted in ethereal white. When winter arrives, it's tempting to

just stay indoors, buried under blankets and watch TV from the couch.


Strange as it may seem, it’s actually a glorious time to visit a winery in

Loudoun, particularly since many tasting rooms have crackling fireplaces and

red wine to warm you up. And, with the wineries being only a short distance

from cozy bed and breakfasts - it’s the perfect excuse to winter in DC’s Wine

Country®.



Check out these wineries that will keep you warm this season.

Creek's Edge Winery

Creek’s Edge Winery in historic Taylorstown in Lovettsville has a spacious upper floor tasting room deck that’s popular on summer days but come winter, the lounge-style interior with crackling stone fireplace is the place to be. Open a bottle of the 2018 Creek Bed Red and throw another log on the fire. Travel along route 673 to the woodlands of Georges Mill B&B for an intimately quiet stay.

Williams Gap Vineyard

Nestled in the refined town of Round Hill, Williams Gap Vineyard embraces the intimate farmhouse style. Take a stroll inside and settle down in front of the gray stone fireplace set ablaze. Enjoy a glass of the award-winning 2021 Cabernet Franc, and if you feel like lingering, travel up the rolling hills to The Manor at Airmont for an overnight stay.

The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards

Things don’t get much cozier than The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards just off Route 7. The tasting room is a restored 110-year-old stone and timber dairy barn with a vaulted upstairs decorated with antique chandeliers, handcrafted wood tables and a massive stone fireplace. Celebrated winemaker Michael Shaps specializes in Bordeaux-style blends. Cozy up with a bottle of his 2017 Meritage, winner of the Virginia Governor’s Cup. On route 7 you will be able to stop at the small village of Paeonian Springs to get a good night's rest at the Cottage at Twin Notch Farm nestled in the crevices of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Walsh Family Wine

In Purcellville, Walsh Family Wine reflects that of a family style rancher with its modern open plan and eclectic interior design. Green and leafy plants are dispersed around every corner and the grand stone-walled fireplace sits front and center. Before kicking back in front of the flames, crack a bottle of award-winning Russ Mountain Merlot, carefully made by 2022’s Loudoun Wine Awards Winegrower of the Year, Mike Newland. Continue onto Charlestown Pike to the Historic Farwell Cottage for a peaceful night cap. 

Wineries with Fireplaces

8 Chains North Winery

The Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards

Bluemont Vineyard

Bogati Winery

Breaux Vineyards

Cana Vineyards and Winery of Middleburg

Casanel Vineyards

Corcoran Vineyards

Creek's Edge Winery

Doukenie Winery

Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery

Fabbioli Cellars

Fleetwood Farm Winery

Hidden Brook Winery

Hillsborough Vineyards

Lost Creek Vineyards & Winery

Otium Cellars

Quattro Goombas Winery

Stone Tower Winery

Walsh Family Wine

Williams Gap Vineyard

The Wine Reserve at Waterford

Zephaniah Farm Vineyards

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