Diversity and Inclusion

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Opinion / Online
How destinations can help travelers live their values
By Richard Black - Sojern | October 21, 2022
In today’s market, travelers are no longer willing to compromise their beliefs, which means destinations must prioritize diversity and inclusion to create the right reputation and win travel bookings. Read More
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News / Technology
American Airlines and Black Enterprise hold hackathon for students of HBCUs
By Jill Menze | October 12, 2022
The BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by American Airlines, brought together more than 100 students from 19 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Read More
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News / Online
State of accessible travel - part two
By Jamie Biesiada, Nicole Edenedo, Johanna Jainchill and Andrea Zelinski - Travel Weekly | October 6, 2022
How destinations, tours and cruise lines confront limitations while trying to accommodate all travelers. Read More
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News / Online
state of accessible travel - part one
By Johanna Jainchill, Christina Jelski & Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | September 23, 2022
Travel companies are working to improve the travel experience for the disabled. Advocates say it just makes good business sense. Read More
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News / Online
Four pillars of mental health for business travel and work
By Ralph Colunga - SAP Concur | September 22, 2022
Here's how employers can preserve employee mental health in business travel programs - which also helps attract and retain talent during a pivotal time for companies. Read More
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News / Online
Q&A: Hyatt exec on brand-building with community in mind
By Jill Menze | September 16, 2022
Crystal Vinisse Thomas, the global brand leader for Hyatt’s lifestyle and luxury brands, explains why hotels should hire, buy and support local. Read More
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News / Online
Google partners with Women in Travel CIC to support disadvantaged women in travel
By Jill Menze | September 9, 2022
The program will give disadvantaged women in travel in the U.K. access to upskilling, mentoring and development tools. Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group launches new social impact, sustainability strategy
By Jill Menze | September 7, 2022
Expedia Group's Open World social impact and sustainability strategy addresses the traveler experience, community engagement and environmental impact. Read More
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News / Startups
Payments startup SquadTrip launches platform targeting millennial group travelers
By Kathryn Walson | September 7, 2022
The Black-owned SaaS platform helps travel professionals target millennials by offering flexible payment installments, Apple Pay checkout and promo codes. Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor enables businesses to display "identity" attributes
By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2022
Hotels and restaurants in the U.S. and Canada can display attributes such as Black-owned or woman-owned on their Tripadvisor profile. Read More
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News / Online
Addressing microaggressions in travel
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | August 18, 2022
For industry professionals and their clients who are people of color, the possibility that the travel experience will be marred by racial bias is real. Read More
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Interview / Online
In the Big Chair - Gilda Perez-Alvarado of JLL Hotels
By Kathryn Walson | August 8, 2022
As global CEO of JLL Hotels & Hospitality, Gilda Perez-Alvarado leads the group’s Global Hotel Desk. Read More
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News / Online
New alliance forms to advance women leaders in hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | July 27, 2022
The individual organizations will continue to work independently and will amplify their programs, messaging and initiatives through the alliance. Read More
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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
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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