March 30, 2022
TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY - March 31st, 2022
Raquel Willis and Chase Strangio Launch Trans Week of Visibility and Action
"For as long as women have excelled at sports in the modern era, their gender and sexuality have faced fierce scrutiny, historians say."

them. | March 25, 2022
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Ariana DeBose Makes History as First Afro Latina, Openly Queer Actor of Color to Win Oscar
"DeBose won in the best supporting actress category for her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story."

NBC News| March 27, 2022
LGBT+ MPA NEWS
LGBT MPA Exhibits and Hosts Panel Discussion at Power of Purpose: Business Events Industry Week in National Harbor!
currently serves as Vice Chair of the LGBT MPA Board of Directors, shared that “business events are an important catalyst and conduit for social change. Meaningful progress will only happen when we amplify thoughtful and purposeful LGBT+ activism and inclusion and turn vision into real action.”

We also truly appreciate everyone who stopped by our booth who wanted to learn more about LGBT MPA! We had the opportunity to raffle off two tickets from Air Canada. Congratulations to Ashley Woitena from VisitColumbusGA for winning!

Join us at our next event in May at Connect Marketplace in Puerto Rico!
“We were honored that LGBT MPA was included as part of critical learning at 2022 Destination Showcase during the Power of Purpose Business Events Industry Week along with other prestigious industry organizations”, says Gary Murakami, CMP, CMM, DES, VP of Sales & Industry Relations for Teneo Hospitality Group. Murakami, who
LGBT+ NEWS
Florida isn't the Only State Pushing Legislation that Could Be Harmful to LGBTQ Students
"Nearly three months into the new year, lawmakers in dozens of states have introduced a slew of bills that could limit the rights of LGBTQ Americans."

CNN | March 29, 2022
LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS
Cuba’s Tourism Industry Hopes LGBTQ-Friendly Hotels Signal a New Era
"Cuba is now home to two hotels specifically geared toward members of the LGBTQ+ community, which tourism officials believe is a major step forward for a country historically hostile to that segment of its population."

Skift| March 28, 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS
The Impact on Events From Rising Fuel Costs
"The price of gas is through the roof. How will that affect event planning in 2022? "

Event Manager Blog | March 17, 2022
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