July 6, 2022
LGBT+ MPA NEWS
LGBT MPA at PCMA Educon 2022!
At the beginning of June, LGBT Meeting Professionals Association partnered with PCMA to bring DE&I programming, brought you you by Marriott International.
Some of the courses LGBT MPA produced were, The Business Case for Diversity, EIDB: Inclusive Event Strategies, and our panel discussion, Rolling Out the Rainbow Carpet: Creating Welcome Destinations!
Our panelists, Maria GrassoJason Dunn Sr., and Rory G. Archibald, and our moderator, Chase Brunson, CMP had a enlightening and informative discussion on what their destinations are doing to be more inclusive and welcoming as well as what strategies other destinations can utilize in their own cities! Creating welcoming destinations is essential and inclusion matters!

Special thanks to Josh Henry for helping plan this panel discussion as well as all of the education sessions this week! And to Jean Craciun for moderating our Business Case for Diversity course!

In addition to our education courses, LGBT MPA also hosted their First Closing Night Networking Reception at PCMA EduCon 2022 in partnership with our Presenting Sponsor, Marriott International, our Official Sponsor, Meet AC, and our Promotional Sponsors, New Orleans & CompanyMeet Minneapolis, and Projection!

Thank you to all that joined us! It was an amazing night of networking, reconnecting, and celebrating Pride with you all!

If you were not able to make our event this time, you're in luck! Our next events will be held during NACE Experience 2022 in Orlando as well as Connect Detroit! Details coming soon!
LGBT+ NEWS
Once a Crucial Refuge, ‘Gayborhoods’ Lose L.G.B.T.Q. Residents in Major Cities
"Many are choosing to live elsewhere in search of cheaper housing and better amenities. They are finding growing acceptance in other communities after decades of political and social changes."

The New York Times | July 3, 2022
LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS
Love Wins: 10 June Pride Month Events Giving Us Heart Eyes
"In true Pride Month fashion, events this June exploded with color, live drag performances, and interactive activations. Here, get inspired by these eye-catching celebrations."

BizBash | July 1st, 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS
3 Event Contract Trends in 2022
"Event tech has slumped lower than investors predicted. The delight of returning to in-person events is laden with a backlash towards virtual events. Nevertheless, event tech is here to stay and there are plenty of reasons to anticipate a recovery."

Skift Meetings| June 29, 2022
PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
TUREspaña: You Deserve Spain
This year, more than ever, you deserve a real holiday. You deserve Spain.
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