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Diversity and Inclusion

‘It's time everyone took action to make travel truly inclusive’
"As I sail into new waters, I encourage all TTG readers to take action, ask questions, and embrace authenticity."
Why embracing a ‘neurospicy’ workplace could help businesses flourish
The travel industry should actively embrace neurodiversity with their recruitment strategies
Travel found wanting with regards to mentoring and allyship
New research by Women in Travel CIC has established the value of allyship and mentoring to women working in travel, while finding some employers are lacking in both areas
Brands and individuals honoured at first Women in Travel Forum awards
The awards, hosted by social enterprise Women in Travel CIC, champions travel and tourism companies and brands, and individuals working in the industry, for their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Why the Pacific Asia region's inclusivity is the pride of Pata
To mark Pride month, Pata chair UK and Ireland Chris Crampton reflects on the Pacific Asia region’s LGBTQ+ credentials – and how and why progress has been achieved
TTG LGBT+ seminar June 2023: How can you better support your LGBT+ clients in 2023
Our panel of experts share tips and advice on how to best support LGBT+ clients – from couples to families – and how agents can provide a welcoming environment from the start to finish of their holiday.
TTG LGBT+ seminar June 2023: The LGBT+ travel market today
Jenny Southan, author of The Future of Queer Travel, explores what the LGBT+ travel market looks like in 2023, the needs and requirements of queer travellers and discusses what more the travel industry can be doing to better serve the community.
The $550bn travel market open to agents willing to listen
“Just being listened to and understood is the main thing. Two people sat in front of you, no judgement – that’s all anybody wants.”
Shortlist revealed for first Women in Travel and Tourism Forum awards
Judges include leaders from across the industry, from names such as Intrepid and Google, to industry associations such as ITT Future You and BTA
Women in Travel Forum to offer quiet hub for neurodiverse attendees
The room will be adjacent to the main conference hall and will offer a space for those who need to take time out and decompress
Tui signs menopause pledge to support affected colleagues
HR director Julie Tindale said on Tuesday (13 June) Tui had a responsibility to ensure staff were treated “fairly and with dignity and respect in their working environments.”
Panache's LGBT+ advocacy group 'to put diversity at heart of business'
The group will be made up of five self-nominated members of the Panache team and led by founder and managing director James Cole
Jo Rzymowska: 'I'm not retiring – I want to give back'
After a 40-year career in travel, Celebrity’s Jo Rzymowska is ready for her next challenge – and still has much on her to-do list. Tom Parry reports
LGBT+ travellers still facing ‘enormous challenges’ to feel safe, claims new research
A study of nearly 12k LGBT+ travellers across 27 countries found 79% of UK-based LGBT+ consumers said safety was their most important consideration
Travel Pride Champions 2023 shortlist announced
Seven individuals working to promote diversity and inclusion have been shortlisted for TTG’s Travel Pride Champion Awards
Attraction World backs Birmingham Pride as part of renewed DEI focus
Chief executive Olly Nicholls said on Wednesday (31 May) the experience provider was now committed to extend its support to other cities across the UK and Europe
Carnival UK launches fresh recruitment drive for female coders
The brand joins other travel companies including Tui, Booking.com, Skyscanner, The Travel Corporation and Travel Perk
TTG LGBT agent online training event returns - 13 June
Taking place on the afternoon of Tuesday 13 June, this free-to-attend online training event will bust myths and misconceptions
Palladium unveils three pillars to ‘make the world a better place’
The group’s s new global CSR initiative focuses on three core policy areas: people, community and planet
AWTE names new board members ahead of 70th anniversary
Three new directors have been appointed
Travel's mental health struggle goes on, new TTG study reveals
As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), TTG explores what more the industry could – and potentially should – be doing to improve mental health
Industry urged to take survey exploring value of allyship in travel
Women in Travel is encouraging responses from travel professionals of all identities and backgrounds
Time to cut down? How travel can change 'old-school approach' to alcohol
Travel events and alcohol have always gone hand in hand, but with attitudes towards drinking changing, should the industry be cutting down?
'Travel is on an ED&I journey - there is always more to be done'

It stated that only 45% of travel industry workers saw ED&I with a high level of importance – in contrast to a national average of 57% - and that people in travel are less likely to be “actively engaged” in workplace conversations around it.