Diversity and Inclusion

Opinion / Online

Why are women in leadership positions in the travel industry so rare?

By Anne Dolan - Clink | October 14, 2021

Here's how the travel industry can push for more diversity and more roles for women on senior management teams and in the boardroom. Read More

News / Technology

Women leaders experience burnout, work unrecognized

By Jill Menze | October 11, 2021

According to McKinsey and LeanIn.org’s Women in the Workplace 2021 study, women leaders in corporate America are not being formally recognized for their work around diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Recentering, recruiting and rebuilding travel's future

By PhocusWire | September 23, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright’s Diversity in Leadership event, a panel of experts discusses how travel brands can rebuild in an inclusive, sustainable way. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Building a future with equality at its heart

By PhocusWire | September 20, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright’s Diversity in Leadership event, UN Women UK’s Simon Gallow explains why travel leaders need to focus on equality in their rebuilding efforts. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Leaders must use this time to make a difference

By PhocusWire | September 17, 2021

Important issues around diversity and sustainability are the ones that perhaps are not front of mind in the recovery process - but they, arguably, the most important challenges facing the industry. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How can the concept of hope help the travel industry thrive?

By PhocusWire | September 16, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright's Diversity in Leadership event, Accenture's Blair Taylor explains how the "persistent reality of hope" can help corporations confront challenges and find solutions. Read More

Opinion / Online

Tackling unconscious bias in travel marketing

By Lizzy Duffy Anderson - Sparkloft Media | September 13, 2021

We know it helps everyone to see themselves in an advertisement to better imagine a meaningful and momentous vacation. Yet, far‐too‐often, there’s something missing. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How a travel tech company is looking to foster a gender‐balanced workforce

By Sabine Hansen - Amadeus | September 7, 2021

Even before we consider how the last 18 months have taken their toll on the journey toward gender parity, it’s clear we still had a long way to go in the workplace. Read More

News / Online

American Express GBT, Cvent add corporate responsibility questions to hotel RFP

By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2021

The initiative includes 47 questions focused on sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion that are intended to help travel managers evaluate suppliers on these issues. Read More

News / Online

TAKE A SURVEY: Let your voice be heard on gender equity

By PhocusWire | August 20, 2021

Help Phocuswright assess how the travel industry stacks up when it comes to gender equity and promoting women’s leadership. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Tracking the journey for women founders in travel

By PhocusWire | July 19, 2021

Three women who have created travel companies discuss their personal experiences and the role of gender in the industry at large. Read More

Opinion / Online

Taking mentorship in travel back to the basics

By Monya Mandich - Expedia Group Media Solutions | July 15, 2021

With travel and office culture returning, the industry faces new changes and challenges. Read More

News / Online

More women, ethnic diversity needed in travel industry for lasting change

By Jill Menze | July 9, 2021

According to a new report from Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, hospitality, travel and leisure companies have made progress around diversity and inclusion efforts over the past year, though... Read More

News / Online

Younger travelers more likely to choose accommodation with inclusive policies

By Linda Fox | June 30, 2021

Social injustices of last year put a spotlight on equity and inclusion, and the ongoing discourse changed people’s ideas, behaviors and expectations when it comes to travel. Read More