Articles tagged “DEI”

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) have launched a new program - known as IHG LIFT - which has been designed to create more hotel development support for historically under-represented groups…

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has revealed the itinerary for the latest instalment of its 'SFO Celebrates' program, which aims to bring San Francisco’s neighborhoods and cultural events to airport…

Some hotels are hiring "culture managers" to broaden their community programming. It's a promising move, given the rising numbers of guests seeking local discovery and cultural tourism.

Women in hospitality leadership have made strides in representation in marketing and human resources roles, finds a major U.S. study. But hotel companies must do better, especially for other chief roles.

Two out of three staff members at Martigny Boutique-Hotel in Switzerland are people with intellectual disabilities. We could all learn a lesson or two from the hotel's inclusive workplace and how the property maintains boutique standards.

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.

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.

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

Expedia Group has announced the first group of tech companies taking part in its new Open World Accelerator program.

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.