Diversity and Inclusion

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New initiatives launch to promote diverse leadership in travel

By Jill Menze | February 2, 2021

Two new programs, Tourism Diversity Matters and WiHTL's Ethnic Minority Future Leaders in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, are designed to help build and retain diverse leadership teams in travel. Read More

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Black U.S. travelers make decisions based on safety, representation

By Jill Menze | January 18, 2021

According to MMGY Global, Black U.S. travelers are more influenced by safety concerns and marketing representation than their European counterparts. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Venture capital providers are not demonstrating diversity with investments

By PhocusWire | January 15, 2021

Perhaps a question at the top of a founder's list, when under the spotlight during a pitch, is what is the VC's history and strategy on investing in startups with Black founders. Read More

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Silos must be broken down to bring diversity to the hospitality workplace

By Linda Fox | January 12, 2021

Tracy Prigmore wants more of a mixture of women of all races working together in hospitality so that everyone is elevated. Read More

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VIDEO: Why the digital travel sector fails for diversity and inclusion

By Linda Fox | December 30, 2020

Martinique Lewis, a diversity in travel consultant, says travel companies need to look across everything they touch internally and externally and grade themselves on their diversity. Read More

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PhocusWire's newsmakers of the year 2020

By Jill Menze / Kevin May | December 21, 2020

Until 2020 there had never been an entire year in the history of travel, tourism and hospitality that had been dominated by a single issue. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why true diversity and inclusion demands a global approach

By Gillian Tans - Booking.com | December 15, 2020

Fighting for equal representation means fighting for the recovery of our industry - and it’s vital for the future of travel. Read More

Opinion / Online

Innovation, recovery, renewal: What the travel industry can expect in 2021

By SAP Concur | November 26, 2020

In 2021, the global travel community will continue to see significant changes in nearly every sector. Read More

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Black U.S. leisure travelers spent $109.4B on travel in 2019

By Jill Menze | November 23, 2020

According to a report from MMGY, there were 458.2 million Black U.S. traveler stays in 2019, which represent 13.1% of the U.S. leisure travel market. Read More

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VIDEO: Diversity and inclusion in travel is about more than recruitment - is your organization ready?

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2020

A session at The Phocuswright Conference 2020 says travel companies need to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain diverse talent. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Forget who you know - what is it you want to achieve?

By Jill Menze | November 13, 2020

As travel brands build back, they need to assess what leadership competencies are necessary to get them to where they want to be. Read More

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VIDEO: Google hiring exec reminds travel industry that diverse talent is out there

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020

Ginny Clarke, director of executive recruitment for Google, says it's not true that talent is lacking and that it has never been the case - and, in her experience, talent is untapped. Read More

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Black Travel Alliance campaign reveals lack of diversity in travel industry

By Jill Menze | October 21, 2020

Results of the Black Travel Alliance's PullUpForTravel campaign reveal that Black people are under-represented at all levels within the travel industry, and there is a great need to address the... Read More

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COVID-19 a “critical moment” for corporations at risk of losing women leaders

By Jill Menze | October 19, 2020

According to McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org’s Women in the Workplace study, one in four women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce due to the challenges brought on by... Read More

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VIDEO: How travel companies can create a more “equal and human” workplace

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2020

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Festive Road's Caroline Strachan shares three concepts employers should keep in mind to create an inclusive workplace. Read More

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