Proposed legislation in 30 U.S. states threatens DEI initiatives at colleges and state agencies with companies also at risk of similar laws. Can outreach and promotion curb the possible impacts?
California Swaps Travel Ban for Outreach Funding
California's travel ban is no more. State-sponsored events can once again take place in any of the 26 states previously banned. Instead, California will fund outreach to LGBTQ communities in those states.
Victoria Opts Out of Hosting Commonwealth Games in 2026
In a shock announcement, the Australian State Victoria has pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This is a massive blow to a competition that doesn't seem to be profitable, and many believe no longer makes sense.
New Florida Laws Are Bad for Meetings Business
The NAACP is the latest group to issue a formal Florida travel advisory in response to a Governor Ron DeSantis bill. The LGBTQ+ and the Latino communities have done the same, and now meetings and events are canceling.
Paving The Way During Unprecedented Challenges
Al Hutchinson is the President and CEO of Visit Baltimore, and has a 30-plus year career within the industry. Hutchinson’s career began with a blind advertisement in a newspaper back when he lived in Richmond, the role being for a sales manager position within the Richmond Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). Since then Hutchinson has […]