Among a record number of entries, TTG judges were once again bowled over by the impressive steps taken by people across the travel industry to make the world around them a more inclusive place.
One shortlisted champion designed a female-led recruitment campaign to positively spotlight female mariners, while another launched a specific LGBTQ+ journey to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ travellers .
Another established a company’s first ever diversity training at the company while one individual helped create a series of podcasts about neurodiversity, which led to employees creating a new Neurodiversity Employee Network Group.
The 2022 Travel Pride Champions shortlist:
- Amy Skelding, senior partner, Finn Partners
- Kristy Dawson, Manager, Maritime Early Careers & Professional Development, Carnival UK
- Miranda Simms, Well-being & Inclusion Lead, Tui UK & I
- Parker Smith Account Director, LGBTQ+ and Entertainment at Belmond
- Nicky Yates, National Retail Engagement Manager, Attraction World
- Alison Pearson, Senior Partner, Inclu Travel
- Harry Wales, Luxury Travel Consultant, Travelosophers By Harry Wales
The winning Travel Pride Champions will be named at this year’s Travel Pride in association with Attraction World Group, Florida Keys and Key West and WeTravel.
Our famous Pride celebration will take place on the evening of Thursday 6 July at Colours Hoxton, 2-4 Hoxton Square, London N1 6NU with canapes and cocktails on offer!
TTG Media’s Travel Pride is free to attend but places are limited.
