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Articles tagged “diversity and inclusion”

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

Tourism

Puerto Rico Empowers Locals for First Post-Pandemic Tourism Campaign

Humanizing local communities in popular global tourism destinations is still frighteningly not happening as it should, but Puerto Rico's new campaign shares local stories told about, and by, real individuals to portray a genuine picture of who they are.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

Puerto Rico Empowers Locals for First Post-Pandemic Tourism Campaign

Airlines

United’s New Pilot School Readies Its First Class for a More Inclusive Cockpit

For the longest time, especially to minority communities, becoming a pilot has been been an out-of-reach career. Today, United's Aviate Academy is taking strides to change that, defining true accessibility for everyone and along the way addressing a pilot shortage holding all of aviation back.

Mary Ann Ha | 2 years ago

United’s New Pilot School Readies Its First Class for a More Inclusive Cockpit
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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 | 2 years ago

Exploring Accor’s Proactive Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tourism

Boston Sticks to Its Bold Diversity Push in Latest Tourism Campaign

As a traveler of color, I approve this message. As a tourism marketing effort, it's a smart one ahead of what's predicted to be a busier and more competitive summer than last year's. Way to go, Boston — and look out New York City.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

Boston Sticks to Its Bold Diversity Push in Latest Tourism Campaign

Skift Meetings

Where the Event Industry Is Falling Short on Diversity and Inclusion

Do corporations and exhibitors have a duty to uphold their diversity and equity policies in the public sphere, even if it means boycotting some events? With SXSW taking place in the controversy-laden state of Texas, the debate rages. 

2 years ago
Where the Event Industry Is Falling Short on Diversity and Inclusion

Tourism

The Woman of Color Transforming Access and Leadership in Outdoor Travel

As a queer woman of color in the U.S. outdoor and tech space, Breanne Acio and her Sēkr app are making outdoor recreation more accessible through a community-driven listing of free campsites, plus a social platform. But she’s also aiming to end the "bro culture" in the outdoor travel industry.

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

The Woman of Color Transforming Access and Leadership in Outdoor Travel

Tourism

U.S. and Canada Tourism Boards Show Slow Progress on Diversity

Bold leadership is what destination marketers need to shake up complacency when it comes to DEI. Maybe, as Skift guest columnist Carol Cain said back in December, it's more about changing who's in the DMO driver's seat?

Lebawit Lily Girma | 2 years ago

U.S. and Canada Tourism Boards Show Slow Progress on Diversity

Travel Technology

5 Key Takeaways From Skift Design the Future Forum

If necessity is the mother of invention, its first cousin must be travel demand. The coming rebound is spawning a surge in innovative thinking.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

5 Key Takeaways From Skift Design the Future Forum

Business Travel

Business Travel Trade Group Looks to Move Past Pandemic, Internal Controversies

The Global Business Travel Association has had a rough ride over the past two years. Its convention in Orlando later this month represents a chance to turn a corner, and it wants to bring the industry along with it.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

Business Travel Trade Group Looks to Move Past Pandemic, Internal Controversies