Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! | |
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May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which celebrates the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
This year's theme, selected by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council, is "Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity," which builds on a leadership advancement theme series that began in 2021.
"Our history is also filled with incredible stories of resilience, of persistence, of determination, to fight for our basic rights," Choi told NPR. "This is a celebration of our history, of our culture ... and all the different ways in which our community has really demonstrated that we're not only here to stay, we are a part of this fabric — a part of this country."
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LGBT MPA at IMEX Frankfurt | |
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For the first time, LGBT Meeting Professionals Association is attending and exhibiting at IMEX Frankfurt at the end of May!
Join us at our booth F370 to learn more about LGBT MPA, connect with us, or pick up some custom LGBT MPA pins. You can also book an appointment with us to talk about LGBT MPA right in the attendee portal!
We look forward to seeing you all in Frankfurt!
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Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon Raises More Than $500,000 for LGBTQ Causes | |
With anti-LGBTQ bills continuing to sweep across the U.S. at a high speed, some of the most prominent drag performers in the world got together on Sunday (May 7) to say that enough is enough.
The Drag Isn’t Dangerous livestream telethon, hosted by Justin Martindale, Alaska 5000, Peppermint and Adam Shankman and created by Producer Entertainment Group, raised more than $500,000 for LGBTQ charities. The event saw performers including RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 winner Jinkx Monsoon, Jake Wesley Rogers, Bob the Drag Queen and more take to the stage in both live and pre-taped performances to help raise money for organizations benefiting the queer community.
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DEI Update: Meetings Diversity Leaders Greg DeShields and Sheila Alexander-Reid Share Their Perspectives | |
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DEI, or diversity, equity and inclusion, is an unstoppable force in the meetings and tourism industry and beyond.
Meetings Today touched base with two leading DEI proponents, Greg DeShields, executive director of Tourism Diversity Matters, and Sheila Alexander-Reid, executive director diversity for PHL Diversity (a division of the Philadelphia CVB) to get their take on successes as well as the challenges ahead.
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Events Industry Council Regroups After Four-Year Hiatus | |
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The Events Industry Council’s CMP Advance is a conference built by CMPs for CMPs. While it has evolved during its four-year pause, it remains focused on connection and hands-on learning experiences.
The Events Industry Council‘s CMP Advance is a conference built by Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) for CMPs. It gathered 225 meeting professionals at the New York Hilton from April 30 to May 2. This was the first time the group had met since November 2019.
“Peer-to-peer learning and being together is so important to this group,” said Amy Calvert, CEO of the Events Industry Council (EIC). “I am thrilled we were able to facilitate both and thankful to all of our strategic partners and event supporters.”
To say things have changed since the last time this group gathered is an understatement. A pandemic, global shutdown, and worldwide technological transformation were some of the seismic shifts that often came up in conversation.
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The 'Culture and Business Pride' in Tenerife, an Unmissable Event with a Different Kind of Pride
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Tenerife will host the sixth edition of ‘Culture & Business Pride’ from 23 to 28 July, the first pride that brings together culture, business, technology, tourism and the rights of the LGTBIQ+ collective . An unmissable event with a different kind of pride that will once again be attended by important international personalities, organisations and groups.
The event, which will take place in different venues in the island’s capital, Santa Cruz, will feature activities for all audiences, with free access until full capacity is reached. These include presentations, round tables, networking, a concert for Human Rights and the Alan Turing LGTBIQ+ awards gala, which recognize figures from the collective who have fought for the rights and visibility of all human beings, regardless of gender or condition.
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Outdoor Meeting Spaces in our Large Hotels | |
Fresh Air Inspires Fresh Ideas | |
National Conference Center | |
The National Conference Center’s outdoor space has everything you need to make your next meeting an energizing and well-rounded experience. While The National has265,000 square feet of indoor meetings space, the outdoor spaces has the same ability to adapt and accommodate all your meeting needs. The National’s superior staff can customize the outdoor spaces with comfortable seating, fire pit access, outdoor working luncheons and more to ensure that your program is a success. | |
Lansdowne Resort has earned its reputation as one of the finest conference centers in the Washington, DC area. With55,000 square feet of total meeting space, staff can accommodate any meeting you want to host. One option is the grand Outdoor Pavilion. This covered poolside event space is perfect for outdoor gatherings of up to 300 attendees. | |
Salamander Resort & Spa offers the refined sophistication of an upscale country estate in Washington, DC’s exclusive horse and wine country. Owned by Sheila Johnson, this luxury Middleburg, VA property has achieved the Forbes Five-Star rating. With 18 indoor meeting rooms, this luxury resort also offers five outdoor meetings spaces for meetings and groups. These spaces are available throughout the property and in various sizes. If you are looking for an intimate small group setting, the Stallion Barn is perfect for meetings with under 25 attendees. If you are looking to go big, the Grand Lawn can accommodate more than 1,000 attendees. | |
Washington Dulles Airport Marriott | |
Located adjacent to Dulles International Airport, the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott is a convenient place to stay for groups that do not want to travel far from the airport. With 13 meeting and event rooms, this hotel is a great option for large meetings. The outdoor covered picnic pavilion is a perfect place to hold corporate outings, picnics, team building activities and events as the weather begins to get warmer. | |
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