Diversity and Inclusion

News / Online

Consumers willing to pay more for inclusive travel choices

By Jill Menze | July 25, 2022

According to a new study, seven in 10 consumers are willing to pay more for a destination, lodging or transportation option that is more inclusive to all types of travelers. Read More

News / Online

Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace

By PhocusWire | July 14, 2022

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Ariane Gorin says the "sky's the limit" in what's possible with Expedia Group's technology. Read More

News / Online

Travel experience remains challenging for LGBTQ+ consumers

By Jill Menze | June 17, 2022

According to a new Booking.com study, travelers want more tailored recommendations from travel brands. Read More

News / Distribution

Business travel programs fail to consider LGBTQ+ travelers

By Linda Fox | June 8, 2022

A poll by the Business Travel Show Europe reveals LGBTQ+ travelers are the least well provided for in travel programs. Read More

News / Online

WeTravel launches Women in Travel resource hub

By Jill Menze | May 26, 2022

WeTravel Academy’s Women in Travel vertical is designed to better support and represent individuals who identify as women in the travel industry. Read More

News / Startups

Little change in diversity for director roles of private companies

By Linda Fox | March 30, 2022

Women hold 14% of board seats of the most heavily funded private companies, compared to 11% in 2020. Read More

News / Startups

Accelerator for women and non-binary tourism entrepreneurs launches

By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2022

The program is structured as a 12-week experience with weekly instruction provided by industry leaders and mentors assigned to each participant. Read More

News / Technology

The wider trends driving business travel recovery

By Linda Fox | March 10, 2022

Many large companies now say they will continue to offer more flexible working going forward enabling employees to choose whether they work from home or the office or both. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Four ways to help women win in STEM

By Sharon Doyle - Travelport | March 9, 2022

Despite the push for gender equality in STEM careers, women are still the minority in these fields. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but there are actions we can all take to balance the scales. Read More

News / Online

Black representation in hospitality leadership not making gains

By Jill Menze | March 9, 2022

According to a Castell Project report, Black representation in leadership for the public face of the hospitality is not making the gains necessary to show opportunity for Black employees. Read More

News / Distribution

Action speaks louder than data in diversity and inclusion

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2022

Collecting data on diversity and inclusion should not be something that ends up in a drawer, says GBTA's diversity vice chair. Read More

Opinion / Online

How women in tech can break through the leadership glass ceiling

By Jane Sun - Trip.com Group | March 8, 2022

As a female business executive and a working mother, striving for gender equality and ensuring women are offered the same opportunities as their male counterparts is really important to me. Read More

News / Online

New firm helps brands attract multicultural travelers

By Jill Menze | February 18, 2022

The Culturist Groups helps travel brands translate diversity and inclusion imperatives into measurable multicultural marketing communications strategies. Read More