Diversity and Inclusion

News / Online

Orbitz enables LGBTQ-friendly accommodation search

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | June 18, 2021

The Orbitz functionality serves up properties signed up to the company's Inclusivity Pledge. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Travel with pride - 5 steps to supporting LGBTQ+ business travelers

By Suzanne Sangiovese - Riskline | June 17, 2021

LGBTQ+ travelers can face unique challenges when traveling abroad - many countries do not legally recognise same-sex marriage and more than 70 countries consider consensual LGBTQ+ relationships a crime. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Who is leading the leaders in recovery?

By PhocusWire | June 4, 2021

Brands compete and the recovery will renew the intense rivalries that exist across the sector, but the wellbeing of the sector and its people can be achieved with cooperation and sharing of knowledge in... Read More

News / Online

Black hospitality employees disproportionately lost jobs during COVID, remain under-represented in leadership

By Jill Menze | May 19, 2021

According to a study from the Castell Project, Black employees lost share of hospitality industry employment and remained under-represented in leadership over the past year. Read More

News / Online

Female leadership in travel remains lacking

By Jill Menze | April 30, 2021

Despite the heightened awareness around women in leadership and diversity in the travel industry over the past year, “the needle barely moved,” a report from the Castell Project reveals. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 62 - Joah Spearman of Localeur

By PhocusWire | April 29, 2021

A common thread in Joah Searman's origin story and that of experience recommendation platform Localeur is one of countering adversity, as he explains to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

Opinion / Online

"Marketing of Care" and the future of tourism

By Michael Becker and Adam Hanft | April 5, 2021

In a post-pandemic world, Marketing of Care can help travel marketers promote destinations through a holistic approach that relies on hyper-local data as well as rational and emotional factors. Read More

News / Online

Future-Proofing Travel: Stephanie Jones of National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collaborative

By PhocusWire | April 2, 2021

Our guest for this episode of Future-Proofing Travel is Stephanie Jones, founder and CEO of the National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collective. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Why this startup founder designed a home-share platform with women's safety in mind

By Jill Menze | March 12, 2021

Following a harassment episode at an Airbnb, startup founder Yaa Priscilla Birago created Femmebnb, a female-only short-term rental platform. Read More

News / Online

Spend more, stay longer: The consumer trends driving travel in 2021

By Jill Menze | March 9, 2021

According to the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, consumers are approaching travel in 2021 with a new mindset. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why is it taking so long for travel tech to get women to the top?

By Lisa Barker - IBS Software | March 8, 2021

We all know there is an issue, but as there is a general lack of appetite to engage in the debate - a trend that cannot continue. Read More

News / Online

Consulting agency Compass Collective aims to guide travel brands toward positive change

By Jill Menze | February 26, 2021

Founded by luxury travel advisor Courtnie Nichols, the Compass Collective aims to help travel brands serve a diverse group of travelers through marketing efforts and staff training. Read More

Opinion / Online

Travel brands need to recognize Black travelers all year long - not just during Black History Month

By Greg DeShields - Tourism Diversity Matters | February 23, 2021

To authentically connect and build trust, travel brands must continually identify and engage with genuine opportunities to connect with the Black community. Read More