Diversity and Inclusion

Opinion / Online

The ultimate checklist: How destinations can offer accessible travel experiences

By Richard Black - Sojern | July 1, 2024

While the travel and tourism industry is full of opportunity, it still lacks in providing accessibility to travelers with limitations. Read More

News / Online

Majority of LGBTQ+ travelers experience discrimination traveling, Booking.com finds

By Morgan Hines | June 12, 2024

The research comes as part of Booking.com’s mission to “make it easier for everyone to experience the world.” Read More

Opinion / Online

Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month

By Janis Dzenis – WayAway | June 3, 2024

The technology industry has made enormous advances in innovation in just the past few years. If this June Pride Month we can promise to start using some of that innovation to fulfill the important needs... Read More

News / Technology

Waymap lands £7M to improve navigation everywhere for everyone

By Linda Fox | April 9, 2024

The investment will go toward expanding into geographies including Asia Pacific and the Middle East, building on Waymap's existing presence in North Africa and Europe. Read More

News / Online

Former BWH Hotel Group CEO David Kong on going beyond the “D” in DEI

By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2024

Since retiring after 17 years as CEO of BWH Hotel Group, David Kong has been focused on inspiring success among future leaders. We talked to him about that effort as well as his thoughts on how the... Read More

News / Online

AccessibleGo unveils new booking options for travelers with disabilities

By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2024

The platform, which has offered hotel booking, is giving users the option to book rental cars with hand controls, flights, wheelchair van rentals, mobility rentals and more. Read More

News / Online

Female Founders in Hospitality builds community of support

By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2024

Nina Kleaveland, creator of the group Female Founders in Hospitality, and former Expedia executive and group member Melissa Maher discuss the purpose and structure of the organization and how women can... Read More

News / Online

Travel veterans Kaufer, Lugli, Misunas on GenAI, social media, diversity and more

By Mitra Sorrells | January 5, 2024

While Flo Lugli, Kathy Misunas and Steve Kaufer are no longer in operational roles in travel, they are still very tuned in to what is happening across the industry. Read More

News / Technology

Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24

By Derek Catron | December 13, 2023

The survey commissioned by Amadeus included representatives from travel companies from nine markets and seven segments of the industry. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Greether is a marketplace for female travelers to book verified local women greeters wherever they travel, who then personalize travel experiences based on the travelers' interests. Read More

News / Online

Diversity in leadership session helps start The Phocuswright Conference

By Derek Catron | November 13, 2023

Research has consistently shown that the relationship between diversity on executive teams and the likelihood of financial outperformance has strengthened over time. Read More

News / Online

Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2023

Aaron is preparing to launch a digital directory and booking platform for historic, heritage and cultural sites around the United States. Read More

News / Online

Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests

By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023

Consistent accessibility issues such as missing alternative text and unlabeled form fields are barriers to bookings from disabled travelers. Read More

News / Online

IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada

By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts is kicking off IHG LIFT, its new program to prioritize growth for diverse hotel owners in the United States and Canada. Read More

News / Online

Intrepid Travel, Flight Centre tackle modern slavery in travel supply chains

By Morgan Hines | August 22, 2023

Modern slavery impacts an estimated 50 million people. Now, Intrepid Travel and Flight Centre Travel Group are teaming up to confront the issue in travel industry supply chains. Read More

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