LGBT MPA Insider: May 4, 2022

May 4, 2022

YOUR PROFILE

EVENTS

LISTINGS

NEWS

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

The Story Behind Asian Pacific American Heritage, and Why It's Celebrated in May

"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."

NPR | May 2, 2022

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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!

RSVP HERE!

LGBT+ NEWS

Transgender Pronoun Bill Advances in Tennessee's Legislature

"The bill would allow public school teachers to refuse to “use a student’s preferred pronoun" if the pronoun is "not consistent with the student’s biological sex."

NBC Out | April 26, 2022

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LGBT+ INDUSTRY NEWS

As Nation Sees Wave of ‘Harmful’ Legislation Targeting LGBTQ Community, Many Find Solace in Sports

"Nearly seven years after the Supreme Court affirmed protections for same-sex marriages in the United States, 2022 has seen a wave of legislation that the LGBTQ+ community believes is harmful...Despite the adversity, the LGBTQ+ community continues to rally around sports through events such as the Saguaro Cup Sports Festival."

Cronkite News | April 27, 2022

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Incentive Travel Is Back But Planners Face These New Challenges

"Even with Covid variants still emerging, the war in Ukraine still raging, and economic indicators still flashing trouble, many signs point to a swift rebound from the 2020 bottom."

Event Manager Blog | April 27, 2022

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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

LGBT+ Cruise Vacations from Celebrity Cruises!

Gay Cruise Events & Activities: Best Cruises for the LGBTQ+ Community | Celebrity Cruises

At Celebrity, as we strive to make every one of our guests feel welcome, we value the importance of diversity among all our guests and crew. That's why we've been awarded LGBTQ+ Friendly Travel Company of the year for 2016 at the TTG Travel Awards, and we've won the title of Best Large Ship Cruise Line for LGBTQ+ Passengers at the Cruizie Awards for four years running.

Not only that, but we are proud to announce that as of 2017 same-sex marriages performed onboard our ships by the Captain are legally recognized. Whether you join us onboard for a vacation, your honeymoon, or even your wedding, you'll see why we're the best cruise line for gay, lesbian and all LGBTQ+ guests.