July 13, 2022
LGBT+ MPA NEWS
LGBT MPA Networking Reception at Connect Marketplace 2022 in Detroit!
Join us at our LGBT MPA Networking Reception at Connect Detroit 2022, in partnership with our Presenting Sponsor, Visit Detroit!

Our Networking Reception will be at The Birdy Room at the Shinola Hotel, Detroit on Tuesday, August 9th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM EST!

Come network, meet new people, and discover new opportunities with us while enjoying live performances and music! We will also be holding a raffle giveaway, courtesy of the Shinola Hotel Detroit! This is an event you won't want to miss!
LGBT MPA Networking Reception at NACE Experience 2022 in Orlando!
Join us at our LGBT MPA Networking Reception at NACE Experience 2022 in Orlando, FL!

Our Networking Reception will be at Grand Caribbean Ballroom 12 at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, Universal Orlando on Monday, July 25th from 4:30PM to 5:30PM EST!

Come network, meet new people, and discover new opportunities with us!
LGBT+ NEWS
Hawaii Museum Revisits History of Gender-Fluid Healers
"In Hawaiian culture, Mahu refers to someone with a male and female spirit and a mixture of gender traits."

NBC Out | July 8, 2022
LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS
Gay Happy Hour, Neutral Pronouns, a ‘Glam Room’: Hotels Go LGBTQ-Friendly
"As a drag superstar whose work requires her to travel the world, Trixie Mattel has not always felt safe in hotels. “Traveling alone with my guitar and my autoharp and a bunch of wigs, it was a struggle,” she said. “And, I mean, taking the elevator down to the lobby in drag is scary."

The Washington Post | June 28th, 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS
How Event Planners Can Get the Most Out of Online Communities
"Online groups and chat rooms for event planners are proliferating, resulting in much curiosity. Planners wonder if it’s better to post or chat? Are they worth paying to join, and if so, which ones?"

Skift Meetings| July 12, 2022
PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
Cincinnati is a Hidden Midwestern Gem Ready to Surprise
Nestled on the banks of the Ohio and Licking Rivers, ‘The Nati’ features museums, cuisine, and plenty of fun! In the past, when people would ask me if I’ve ever been to Cincinnati, I was never sure how to respond. While I’ve been through the city plenty of times (maybe upwards of 50!), it was always on the way to Atlanta or Orlando or Memphis, or some other distant place. We’ve even overnighted there, but that was only because it was a convenient stopping spot, and we never ventured far from our highway-side hotel.
Sing Your Heart Out at these Detroit Karaoke Bars
Detroit is known for its music. There’s Motown, hip hop, R&B, jazz, and even country music, and that rings true when it comes to its residents.

If you’re looking to sing your heart
out on your next visit to Detroit, check out these great karaoke bars: https://visitdetroit.com/metro-detroit-karaoke/

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