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Walking in the Same Direction: A Question for the Tourism Industry

Several years ago at an industry conference, a young professional waited quietly until the room cleared after a panel discussion. When he finally approached, he didn’t ask for a business […]

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March 25, 2026

By Jason Dunn, Sr.

National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals

CEO

Jason Dunn, Sr.
Jason Dunn, Sr.

National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals

CEO

As CEO of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, Jason Dunn, Sr. leads initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion within the tourism industry. His work emphasizes collaboration and community empowerment, leveraging expertise in event planning to create opportunities that foster growth and representation.

Research, Sustainable Events

Belonging By Design: Operationalizing DEI Across the Event Lifecycle

The Futures Landscape Study 2025 identifies Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as a key force shaping the industry’s future. Increasingly, belonging is becoming an operational outcome of well-designed events. As

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March 16, 2026

By Erika Gonzalez

Sustainability and Social Impact Committee

Erika Gonzalez
Erika Gonzalez

Sustainability and Social Impact Committee

A member of EIC’s Sustainability and Social Impact Committee, Erika Gonzalez is a strategy and operations professional with experience spanning sustainability implementation, hospitality, food systems, cross-functional project management, and organizational operations. With roots in hospitality management and sustainable tourism, she brings a people-centered approach to translating complex priorities into practical, scalable solutions.

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