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Articles tagged “DEI”

Hotels

Hotels Open Doors to Women for Ownership and Leadership

The hotel sector needs more women in leadership. Thankfully, a handful of companies are getting savvier about the importance of mentorship, flexibility, and other support.

Carley Thornell | 2 years ago

Hotels Open Doors to Women for Ownership and Leadership

Hotels

The Foundry Hotel Helps Engage With Asheville, NC’s Black Community

Historical preservation in hotel design isn't new, but it remains relatively rare for hotels to honor the rich histories of their Black neighborhoods. The industry need more leaders like Larry Crosby, general manager of The Foundry Hotel, part of Hilton's Curio Collection.

Carley Thornell | 2 years ago

The Foundry Hotel Helps Engage With Asheville, NC’s Black Community

Tourism

Ethiopia’s Post-Civil War Tourism Challenges

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Ethiopa’s tourism recovery, Alaska Air’s earnings, and a hotel diversity initiative.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 years ago

Ethiopia’s Post-Civil War Tourism Challenges

News Blog

Expedia Group Announces First Cohort for Startup Accelerator Focused on Underserved Travelers

Expedia Group has announced the first group of tech companies taking part in its new Open World Accelerator program. The 12 startups were chosen from hundreds of applicants worldwide focused on building tech products meant to improve accessibility for underserved travelers. Each startup or small business must have been founded in the last 10 years…

Justin Dawes | 2 years ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Tweaks Instant Book Requirements to Reduce Rejection of Black Guests and Newbies

Airbnb's changes undoubtedly won't solve the issue of traveling on "Airbnb while Black," and the company isn't claiming they will. One can hope that there will at least be modest progress with more steps to come.

Dennis Schaal | 2 years ago

Airbnb Tweaks Instant Book Requirements to Reduce Rejection of Black Guests and Newbies

Hotels

Black Mentorship Program Inspires Hoteliers to Try to Make Sector Inclusive

Telesa Via's story at IHG's Kimpton brand of hotels spotlights a broader surge of industry interest in making the hotel sector more welcoming for Black leaders in all roles.

Carley Thornell | 2 years ago

Black Mentorship Program Inspires Hoteliers to Try to Make Sector Inclusive

Media and PR

Lufthansa Puts Diversity Up Front in World Cup Advertising Campaign

Lufthansa’s primary message, “Diversity Wins,” communicated in such a light-hearted and celebratory tone, quietly asserts the brand’s value of acceptance, and its disagreement with some of Qatar's discriminatory stances.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 2 years ago

Lufthansa Puts Diversity Up Front in World Cup Advertising Campaign
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Tourism

Skift Global Forum Video: How Sustained Enthusiasm for Travel Underscores the Importance of Inclusivity

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2022, we hear from Jennifer Andre, vice president, business development of Expedia Group Media Solutions, on travelers’ evolving preferences, the return of international travel, and the importance of inclusivity in advertising.

Expedia Group Media Solutions + Skift | 2 years ago

Skift Global Forum Video: How Sustained Enthusiasm for Travel Underscores the Importance of Inclusivity

Hotels

Hotels Showcasing Work of Diverse Artists to Connect to Local Cultures

Transitioning hotel art from decorative to thought-provoking is an opportunity to enhance social responsibility while showcasing local culture — and possibly boost business.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 years ago

Hotels Showcasing Work of Diverse Artists to Connect to Local Cultures
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Hotels

Exploring Accor’s Proactive Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

DEI initiatives are critical for today’s modern hospitality brands. Accor is using its own company-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment to push the industry — and the world — forward.

Accor Group + Skift | 3 years ago

Exploring Accor’s Proactive Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion