Diversity and Inclusion

News / Online

As interest in female-led travel grows, new solutions arise

By Morgan Hines | August 17, 2023

Interest in travel experiences tailored for female travelers is on the rise, and companies like WayAway are responding to the trend with services and products tailored to this audience. Read More

News / Online

Building a pipeline for gender diversity in travel

By Derek Catron | August 2, 2023

Companies like TravelPerk and Mews are going the extra mile to secure more gender diversity in travel tech – to the benefit of the businesses and the new hires. Read More

News / Technology

New apps aim to help Black travelers find safe, seamless journeys

By Nicole Edenedo – Travel Weekly | June 21, 2023

Technology is at the center of an expanding global safety net for Black travelers, as more entrepreneurs create apps that connect them with Black communities abroad. Read More

Opinion / Online

Mitigating travel risk for LGBTQ+ employees

By Andrew Devereux - Healix | June 15, 2023

Companies need to understand how to properly support LGBTQ+ employees, especially during business travel and long-term work assignments. Read More

News / Online

LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairs

By Linda Fox | June 2, 2023

Research from Booking.com reveals that 80% of U.S. LGBTQ+ travelers say they must consider their safety, up from 65% in 2022. Read More

News / Online

RaizUp launches DEI certification for travel companies

By Mitra Sorrells | May 22, 2023

RaizUp’s certification process begins with assessments based on data analysis, interviews and surveys, followed by an audit and development of an action plan for the coming year. Read More

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News / Startups

Beeyonder sees future for virtual tours despite Heygo shuttering

By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023

Boston-based virtual tours company Beeyonder has found that the pre-paid model is largely what makes it sustainable. Companies pay corporate rates for tours. Read More

News / Startups

Airbnb grows Entrepreneurship Academy

By Linda Fox | April 6, 2023

The aim of the program is to bring people from diverse and underrepresented communities to host on Airbnb in conjunction with local partners. Read More

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News / Online

Travel Talk: Where can the industry do better?

By PhocusWire | April 3, 2023

Northstar Travel Group's editorial leaders discuss sustainability, DEI and other areas where there is room for future improvement. Read More

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News / Online

Expedia, Wheel the World partner for more accessible travel

By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023

Expedia Group will serve as the exclusive partner to power the lodging supply maintained by Wheel the World, a platform for people with disabilities to book accessible travel. Read More

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Interview / Online

Chasing a dream to digitalize immersive travel in Africa

By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023

Charles Shima’s ZaNiheza is building a digital mall for immersive experiences in Africa and beyond. Read More

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News / Online

IATA leads effort to boost representation of women in aviation

By Kathryn Walson | March 28, 2023

The trade association for the global aviation industry is spearheading a voluntary initiative, called 25by2025, with the aim of increasing the number of women in senior positions and under-represented... Read More