May 18, 2022
AAPI HERITAGE MONTH
AAPI Heritage Month: Asian Americans Rise Above Hate to Enhance the U.S.
"In May, the United States marks Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to celebrate how people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have helped develop the nation and continue to make valuable contributions to society at large. They’ve also engaged in activism against bigotry and hate...The AAPI leaders and influencers who are featured below work toward strengthening immigrant justice, union power, community unity, race-conscious college admissions, equality, voting rights, civic equity, cultural pride, truth-telling and even joy attained through the arts."

Southern Poverty Law Center | May 11, 2022
LGBT+ MPA NEWS
Join LGBT MPA at Our Say Gay Anyway Networking Reception at the Opening Night Reception at Connect Puerto!
Join LGBT MPA for our Say Gay Anyway Networking Reception at Connect Marketplace in Puerto Rico, in Partnership with our Event Sponsors, Visit Jacksonville, Experience Kissimmee, Visit Orlando, Visit Knoxville, Visit Lauderdale, and Discover Puerto Rico!
Our Say Gay Anyway Networking Reception will be held during the Opening Night Reception of Connect Marketplace at the Arena Medalla Terrace on May 22nd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM AST! Stop by our table and pick up a tote bag! You won't want to miss this!
LGBT+ NEWS
Florida Students Win Yearbook Censorship Flap Over State's LGBTQ Bill
"The school board overruled the superintendent's plan to censor images of high school students waving rainbow flags and a "love is love" sign."

NBC Out | May 11, 2022
LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS
When State Laws Challenge an Event’s Values
"As the U.S. becomes more politically divided and companies and associations more engaged, a state has a greater chance to enact a law that may challenge an event’s ethics."

Event Manager Blog | May 5, 2022
INDUSTRY NEWS
Face-to-Face Events Vital in a Remote Work World
"The Covid pandemic drastically altered work/life balance, and employees are demanding flexibility. This means offsite events are more critical than ever."

Event Manager Blog| May 10, 2022
COURTESY RFP SUBMISSION SERVICE
Have an RFP Needing to Be Submitted?
Our Executive Director, David Jefferys will be traveling in Connect Marketplace in Puerto Rico this May! He is offering a courtesy RFP Submission Service to all of our Planner Members. He will be speaking with approximately 40 destinations while attending!

If you have an RFP and would like to submit it, please send your submission to Dave at dave@lgbtmpa.com
PARTNER HIGHLIGHT
Unique Places in Tenerife!
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and is full of contrasts. Discovering its volcanic nature means getting closer to unbelievable and very different landscapes. The Teide is the most visited National Park in Europe, the third-highest volcanic peak in the world, and the highest point in Spain. It can be climbed up on foot, in a cable car, and you can also spend the night in a shelter (with prior permission). Laurisilva Forests are huge green forests that stand out among the volcanic landscape. The unique phenomenon of horizontal rain is a result of the droplets from the sea of clouds.
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