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Have you listened to our podcast? Let us know what our new series should be! What do you want to hear about the issues and positivies in the events industry?

?? The Gender Pay Gap in Events—It’s Time for Change ?? Women make up the majority of the events industry workforce, yet they still earn less than their male counterparts. Lack of transparency, hesitation to negotiate, and leadership biases keep the gap in place. At virsitour, we believe in helping women take control of their careers and earnings. By streamlining sourcing and eliminating inefficiencies, we empower event professionals to secure better opportunities and negotiate with confidence. Let’s work smarter, advocate for fair pay, and create an industry where women are compensated for what they’re truly worth. ?? Read more of our latest article. #WomenInEvents #EqualPay #GenderPayGap #EventProfs #Leadership #Virsitour

Yesterday our CEO Debbie Garcia, CMP , shared the stage with John D'Adamo of BizBash, Amanda Walker of Southall - Farm and Inn, Angela Layton, CMP Fellow, CMM of Meeting Professionals International, moderated by Sarah Romero of G7 Entertainment Marketing to talk about event trends at MPI Tennessee Chapter Connect at The Factory At Franklin in Visit Franklin. Debbie is very passionate about systems able how they can save time in event sourcing and planning and utilizing visuals to make qualifies decisions. Here is a little bit of what she shared yesterday. Soeacial thanks to Ashley Brooke James for the video.

Our CEO, Debbie Garcia, CMP, will be joining the discussion on “Utilizing all five senses to give attendees a reason to choose your event” with some amazing people in our Nashville events industry! Tuesday, March 18th from 3:30pm - 4:15pm central at MPI Tennessee Chapter conference at The Factory At Franklin in Visit Franklin Angela Layton, CMP Fellow, CMM Meeting Professionals International), John D'Adamo (BizBash) and Amanda Walker (Southall - Farm and Inn )Moderated by Sarah Romero (G7 Entertainment Marketing). Link to register: https://lnkd.in/eWRa-KaB

??? Can women in events truly have it all? Balancing a demanding career in the events industry with personal and family life often feels like an impossible task. Long hours, constant travel, and the pressure to do it all can lead to burnout. At virsitour, we believe success shouldn’t come at the cost of personal well-being. That’s why we’re helping event professionals work smarter, not harder—cutting down on travel and streamlining sourcing so women can focus on both their careers and their lives. Let’s shift the conversation from doing it all to doing it smarter. ?? ?? Read more in new article #WomenInEvents #WorkLifeBalance #EventProfs #Leadership #Virsitour

?? Speaking Today at CONFAB for Planners! ?? Our CEO, Debbie Garcia, CMP, is taking the stage at CONFAB For Planners at Mint House at the Reserve in #Nashville, TN! She’ll be sharing insights on effortless event management, providing tools to help planners work smarter, not harder, and showcasing how virsitour is a game changer for both planners and suppliers. Follow along on our Instagram Stories throughout the day for exclusive behind-the-scenes moments! ??? #EventProfs #WorkSmarterNotHarder #virsitour #CONFABforPlanners

Our CEO, Debbie Garcia, was honored as a 50 Influential Female Voices in the events industry! WHAT AN HONOR! Read Here: https://lnkd.in/e3nzEdTN

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Celebrating the Women Behind virsitour on International Women’s Day Today, we celebrate the powerhouse women who make virsitour possible. Their talent, vision, and dedication drive us forward every day. We truly could not do this without them! ? Debbie Garcia, CMP - The visionary behind virsitour, leading the charge with innovation, passion, and a relentless drive to revolutionize the event industry. ? Sydney Linell (Shelley’s Event and Marketing Company) – The social media guru who keeps our audience engaged, informed, and excited about what’s next. ? Amy Good (EyeCandy Creative) – The creative force behind our platform’s design and development, ensuring virsitour is as seamless as it is stunning. On this International Women’s Day, we honor not just the incredible women on our team but all the women in events, hospitality, and business who are shaping the future. Here’s to lifting each other up and breaking barriers together! #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInEvents #WomenWhoLead #Teamwork #virsitour