October 26, 2022

LGBT MPA at IMEX America 2022!

Last week, LGBT MPA had the pleasure of attending IMEX America 2022 in Las Vegas! LGBT MPA exhibited for the second time on the trade show floor at Connect Marketplace and was able to share the mission and vision of LGBT MPA to the attendees! We also held two education sessions, The Impact of Bans and Boycotts and How/Why to Avoid Them and How to Successfully Host Inclusive and LGBTQ+ Friendly Events! Thank you to all that attended and participated!

Thanks to the amazing generosity of Visit Charlotte, Meet AC, MGM Resorts, and Terramar DMC and their amazing teams, LGBT MPA also hosted a LGBT Meeting Professionals Networking Reception at the Luxor Las Vegas in the Velvet Room! With live performances from local Charlotte talent, delicious food, and meaningful connections and opportunities, this event was a success! Thank you to all of our members who attended and celebrating National Coming Out Day with us!

If you missed out on this event, don't worry! We will be hosting a LGBT MPA Closing Night Networking Reception at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023! More information will be coming soon!

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The Need for Belonging

"In this episode of the Event Manager Podcast Megan Henshall, Global Events Strategic Solutions Lead at Google, joins to discuss inclusivity and the importance of belonging."

Skift Meetings| October 14, 2022

Don’t Call it a Reset—Tourism Quickly Rebounds in Wake of Hurricanes

"The resilience of the tourism and meetings industries in the Caribbean and nearby Florida quickly overcame the fallout left in the wake of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona in the early days of October."

Smart Meetings| October 12, 2022

We Believe In Opening Up The World - For Everyone

At Celebrity Cruises, we value the importance of diversity among all our guests and crew. We are also one of the most awarded cruise lines by the LGBTQ+ community, including Friendly Travel Company of the year by TTG Travel and Best Large Ship Cruise Line for LGBTQ+ Passengers by Cruizie multiple years running. When planning your next meeting, Celebrity Cruises is the perfect choice, and with seamless comprehensive all-included meeting packages, planners love us, too.

Explore Washington, DC’s Eco-Friendly Tours

Washington, DC values sustainability and Destination DC is committed to doing our part in the conservation and preservation of our city. Visitors can reduce their environmental impact and experience more of the city by walking, biking and taking some of DC’s greener transportation options like Metro and electric buses. #ExperienceDC #GoGreeninDC #MeetwithPurposeinDC

Visit Loudoun: October is Virginia Wine Month!

Loudoun wineries are more than tastings and tours. Book a future event in one of these unique meeting spaces.

Breaux Vineyards: Located in a picturesque part of Loudoun County, Breaux Vineyards is a beautiful and unique location for a meeting. With six different event spaces to choose from, Breaux has options for meetings big and small. The Acadia is Breaux’s events pavilion that has panoramic views of the vineyards and can hold up to 150 guests inside. Along with The Acadia is Breaux Vineyards’ Cork & Key underground cellar that will wow guests at your next meeting. This cellar can hold up to 50 guests and may be rented in combination with The Acadia.

Firefly Cellars: A family run boutique winery and one of Loudoun’s newer additions, this is a great location for smaller meetings. This unique meeting space offers an intimate space for groups up to 40. The Jar, Firefly Cellars’ private event space, comes equipped with three televisions and both high top and couch level seating. Do not miss the one-of-a-kind murals around the property and new wines that you will want to drink over and over again. 

Fleetwood Farm Winery 

Fleetwood Farm Winery is a great getaway from the office for your next meeting. This garden winery has a historical house on property from 1765, which has been converted into the winery’s tasting room. Fleetwood Farm Winery has a few private event spaces, with the largest able to hold up to 200 guests and the smallest holding up to 30 guests. With a few options to choose from, the winery’s experienced professionals are there to help coordinate your next meeting.  

Stone Tower Winery 

If you are looking for a winery that, has it all for your next corporate meeting, look no further than Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg. Stone Tower offers classroom-style seating, theater seating and crescent or full round seating for guests. With private event spaces that can hold up to 250 guests, this winery has everything you need for a corporate event, including food packages, vineyard and winery tours, cocktail hour, customizable corporate gifting and wine gifting. Do not miss out on the magnificent views of stunning vineyards and consider this unique location for your next meeting.

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