Diversity and Inclusion

News / Distribution

Hospitality and travel companies sign workplace diversity pledge

By Linda Fox | July 7, 2020

Fifteen travel and hospitality companies have signed up so far, including Bourne Leisure, Hilton and InterContinental Hotels Group. Read More

News / Online

Black voices in travel - why it's uncomfortable, but important, for professionals to speak out

By Travel Weekly | July 7, 2020

From our sister brand Travel Weekly's podcast, the Folo: A tough and powerful discussion with two contributors about their experiences in the industry and the need for more Black representation in... Read More

News / Online

Huge ground for hospitality industry to make up in Black representation

By Linda Fox | June 30, 2020

Almost one in five people (19%) working in the hospitality industry are Black, but a review of 630 hotel companies reveals that 84% do not include any executives from the Black community. Read More

News / Online

InPhocus, episode 15 - Racial diversity should be the challenge we accept and win

By PhocusWire | June 26, 2020

We speak to Jamie-Lee Abtar, executive director of U.K.-based BAME Women In Travel, to learn more about the organization and what new steps brands should be considering. Read More

News / Online

When it comes to planning trips, Black consumers feel “shut out” of the travel market

By Jill Menze | June 22, 2020

For years, Black travelers have been voicing concern about the challenges they face planning and going on trips. Is the industry ready to listen? Read More

News / Distribution

Black Travel Alliance urges travel companies to address Black representation in the industry

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2020

The group of Black travel content creators is asking the travel industry to publicize metrics on Black representation. Read More

News / Online

How travel brands can capture - and welcome - the LGBTQ family market

By Jill Menze | June 17, 2020

Brands such as Booking.com are investing in training to make the travel industry more inclusive to LGBTQ family travelers. Read More

News / Online

Travel brands encouraged to speak out, take action on racial diversity

By Jill Menze | June 15, 2020

Panelists at a BAME Women in Travel event say travel brands need to take stock of their internal and external efforts around diversity and inclusion. Read More

Opinion / Online

A letter to the travel industry: The imperative of inclusion

By Lauren von Stackelberg - Expedia Group | June 9, 2020

The travel industry must face the realities of how we treat each other, how our policies, practices and systems benefit few and disadvantage many, how and why our biases show up and how we can use our... Read More

Most Popular
Latest Stories