Diversity & Inclusion

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: DEAI in Travel

Tourism, by nature the most worldly and diverse of global industries, has long been a driving force for social and economic progress, as well as geopolitical transformation. Yet, UWERN JONG, ... Read more

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

The rise and impact of women entrepreneurs in travel and tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Travel

Globally, the surge in the number of women spearheading start-up roles in travel and tourism is not just noteworthy; it’s revolutionary. Over the past few years, there’s been an unmistakable ... Read more

August 7, 2023August 14, 2023

How can travel brands embrace and welcome customers with invisible disabilities?

Blog, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, World Travel Market London, WTM London

In December 2006, the United Nations officially adopted the Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD). The convention calls for member nations to ensure that persons with disabilities ... Read more

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Leading from the heart, in travel, and beyond

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Professional Development, Travel Industry

By Gemma Greenwood, Director, Content Inc. In my last ATM blog I promoted the virtues of ‘giving back with positive impact in the travel industry’ and how I hoped it ... Read more

January 9, 2023December 6, 2023

The rise and impact of women entrepreneurs in travel and tourism

Arabian Travel Market, Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Professional Development, Technology, Travel Industry, Women in Travel

July 1, 2022June 29, 2022

How should brands cater to the LGBTQ+ traveller?

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, LGBT

With an estimated annual spend of more than $218 billion worldwide prior to the pandemic, the LGBTQ+ travel market is armed and ready to explore the world. It’s not surprising ... Read more

March 22, 2021March 23, 2021

Moving Forward Cautiously to Build Inclusive Smart Destinations

Blog, Destinations, Diversity & Inclusion, Technology

Conversations regarding equity in tourism through topics such as regenerative tourism and racial diversity have led to a greater need to consider inclusivity within our beloved industry.

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020

Tourism & Racism

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Responsible Tourism

Our industry thrives on the diversity of our world – we need to ensure that we ensure that we are diverse and inclusive, to build a better industry and provide ... Read more

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

Employing the differently-abled

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Responsible Tourism

At the heart of Responsible Tourism is the idea that tourism businesses look at the social, environmental and economic issues in the place or places that they do business and ... Read more

October 27, 2020October 29, 2020

15 BAME High Fliers in the Travel Industry

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month in the UK is a welcome opportunity to celebrate within our wider communities and highlight current exceptional female talent from a BAME background in the travel industry.

September 24, 2020September 23, 2020

How to be an Ally: 10 useful resources that can help

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion

Many people want to educate themselves more about issues relating to racial discrimination and become better allies. Here are 10 useful resources that can help you on your journey.

August 21, 2020September 3, 2020

How Allyship can foster diversity and inclusion in the travel industry

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion

Allyship matters because once we acknowledge that we have privileges, we need to ensure that we use these privileges to improve the lives of others.

June 26, 2020August 17, 2020

How black influencers think the travel industry could combat racism

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, marketing

This month has brought new focus to Black Lives Matter, and the everyday racism many black people still experience. When it comes to the travel industry, there’s a lot more ... Read more

June 19, 2020August 14, 2020

Understanding and successfully reaching the LGBTQ+ traveller

Diversity & Inclusion, Video

Speakers Prior to joining IGLTA, John has worked for Delta Air Lines, the Washington D.C. Convention Bureau, and the Human Rights Campaign. He was born in Massachusetts, attended the University ... Read more

July 9, 2019August 14, 2020

Making Strides In LGBT+ Tourism with Ian Johnson

Diversity & Inclusion, Previous Podcast

Listen now on iTunes Listen now on Spotify In a competitive industry like travel and tourism, how can companies ensure that they appeal to all demographics? This month’s Pride ... Read more

December 17, 2018August 14, 2020

The place for (entrepeneurial) women is…… in the kitchen!?

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Travel

Social Enterprising is quickly becoming a buzz word and I have written about it before. One of the most recent trends however is how quickly food and drink focussed social ... Read more

November 19, 2018August 14, 2020

5 Years of Women in Travel Meetups: Reflect, Resolve & Be Resilient!

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Travel

The Women in Travel meetup celebrated its 5th year this year in London with an even bigger and bolder event. When I first raised the idea of starting a woman ... Read more

November 6, 2018August 14, 2020

LGBT Travel Market: Annual Spend Now Exceeds USD$218 billion

Diversity & Inclusion, WTM London

London — November 6th, 2018 (OUTNOW/WTM) — The annual value of total spending on travel and tourism by lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people is being revealed today ... Read more

October 9, 2018August 14, 2020

How Travel & Luxury Brands Can Embrace the Rise of LGBT Travel

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Luxury

2018 is filled with news of natural disasters, worldwide political changes, and long-standing wars coming to an end. But there is one thing that is steadily being fought for over ... Read more

August 13, 2018August 14, 2020

Women lead a new breed of entrepreneurship focussed travel tours.

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Travel

The fact that travel is becoming increasingly mindful for travellers in search of their meaning is well documented and explains the rise of social impact businesses that have at their ... Read more

June 6, 2018August 14, 2020

Could enterprising with purpose be the answer to women’s empowerment in travel and tourism?

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Travel

Women-Led Enterprises Are Growing Enterprising is a growing sector of the global economy. In some cases such as the USA, women’s enterprising is the fastest growing sector of the economy ... Read more

May 14, 2018August 14, 2020

Women in Leadership and Gender Parity

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Professional Development, Women in Travel

This week it is my pleasure to interview Barbara (Bobby) Stewart, Executive Manager: Strategic Relations and Human Resources, V&A Waterfront. Bobby was a mentor at the recent Women in Travel meetup in ... Read more

February 12, 2018August 14, 2020

How women returners could become a valuable part of your future workforce

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Travel

According to PriceWaterhouseCoopers Women in Work Index 2016, Women Returners still make up a significantly underutilised resource. In particular, this research shows that in the UK an additional £1.7bn of ... Read more

January 18, 2018August 14, 2020

Women in travel, tourism and hospitality: a case of #MeToo?

Blog, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Travel

Right from the outset, let me say that this is not going to make comfortable reading. But then, you cannot be sitting comfortably if you’ve being following all the sexual ... Read more

September 18, 2015August 14, 2020

LGBT market breaks into new territory

Diversity & Inclusion, Exhibitor News

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association will hold its 33rd Annual Global Convention in Cape Town next year – the first time the conference has been held on the ... Read more

August 19, 2013August 14, 2020

Do online travel agents give enough accessibility info?

Carbon & Water, Disability, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Rights, Responsible Tourism

A new campaign aims to ensure travel agency and booking websites are meeting legal obligations for delivering accessibility information for flights and airports.