Diversity and Inclusion

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Opinion / Technology
How technology can solve talent scarcity in travel
By Emily Weiss & Dyllis Hesse - Accenture | February 11, 2022
By leveraging technology, the travel industry can attract diverse talent and foster an inclusive workforce. Read More
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News / Online
COVID stalls closing of gender pay gap in travel and hospitality
By Jill Menze | February 4, 2022
According to a new report from WiHTL, the mean pay gap in hospitality, tourism and leisure has increased from 7.4% to 9%. Read More
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Tripadvisor partners with Black Travel Alliance, Tourism Reset on new campaign
By Jill Menze | February 3, 2022
Tied to Black History Month, Tripadvisor is sponsoring the website the History of Black Travel to promote the stories of Black travelers. Read More
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News / Distribution
Women gain slight leadership ground in hotel companies
By Linda Fox | February 1, 2022
Castell Project says its mission to see women in one-in-three leadership roles is slowly being fulfilled. Read More