Diversity and Inclusion

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COVID-19 could damage diversity and inclusion efforts in travel

By Jill Menze | October 5, 2020

According to Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, the coronavirus crisis has exacerbated existing inequalities in the hospitality, travel and leisure sector – though it could prove a catalyst for... Read More

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VIDEO: Gillian Tans of Booking.com on diversity and leadership in travel

By PhocusWire | September 23, 2020

The Booking.com chairwoman discusses her career path at the business and the challenges the industry needs to address as it faces up to its responsibility to be inclusive and diverse, both to staff and... Read More

Opinion / Online

Reevaluating travel risk through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion

By Rhiannon Parker - Intertek Cristal | September 22, 2020

Notably missing from the dialogue around diversity and inclusion in the travel industry is critically evaluating the way we manage travel-related risk and the lens through which it has traditionally... Read More

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Delta CEO: Time for all travel sectors to “join arms” to drive safety and rebuild traveler confidence

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2020

The airline CEO spoke about collaboration, hygiene efforts, the future of business travel and the need for accountability and transparency on racial issues. Read More

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VIDEO: Pluto on its pledge for antiracism, diversity and inclusion

By PhocusWire | September 14, 2020

So how do you arrive at a pledge for antiracism, diversity and inclusion in the travel industry? Pluto CEO Alex Rainey explains his travel startup’s strategy during an interview recorded at... Read More

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Sounding Off: Stop burying your head in the sand over diversity in travel

By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020

Action around diversity is the important thing because it’s a step forward. It’s a drawing of a line in the sand (rather than burying your head in it) for what has gone before and a commitment to... Read More

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How diversity in travel can move from ideas on paper to leadership action

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2020

During the Diversity in Leadership panel at Phocuswright Europe, diversity and inclusion experts advised companies on how to create a balanced workforce. Read More

Opinion / Online

How the pandemic can accelerate gender balance in the digital workforce

By Christel Cao-Delebarre - CWT | August 28, 2020

Now that we know technology and data can play a critical role in saving lives, we should also prepare for a post-COVID-19 world in which women play a bigger role in digital advancement. Read More

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Orbitz launches microsite geared toward LGBTQ travelers

By Jill Menze | August 25, 2020

The brand's new Pride microsite lists LGBTQ-welcoming hotels that meet specific inclusivity standards. Read More

News / Startups

This travel startup is pledging antiracism, diversity and inclusion – and wants founders to do the same

By Jill Menze | August 19, 2020

London-based travel tech startup Pluto has outlined an extensive 10-point plan to become an antiracist, diverse and inclusive business and is calling for fellow startups to follow suit. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why hotel marketing strategies should include LGBTQIA travelers

By Expedia Group | August 18, 2020

As destinations reopen, industry experts expect to see the LGBTQIA community be among the first to hit the road. Here’s how to market to this key demographic. Read More

Opinion / Online

Paving the path to equality: 5 tips for building diverse boards that drive growth

By Cady Wolf - Sojern | July 30, 2020

By taking strategic steps, women can increase their presence on the boards of travel companies. Read More

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Uber commits to being “anti-racist” company, pledges change in leadership and $10M for Black-owned businesses

By Jill Menze | July 20, 2020

“Black representation and opportunity at Uber is not where we want it to be, especially on our technical teams and in leadership,” says Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Read More

News / Online

Beyond “vanity metrics”: Why travel marketers need to diversify influencer campaigns

By Jill Menze | July 16, 2020

Diversity in travel influencer marketing has been a problem since the beginning. Here's how brands can fix it. Read More

News / Online

Black voices in travel, part 2: The work to be done in marketing

By Travel Weekly | July 15, 2020

The second part of Travel Weekly's discussion on how the industry can do more to welcome and include Black travelers, advisors, professionals and executives. Read More

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