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Diversity and Inclusion

The gender pay gap is widening, according to ONS statistics
Leisure sector facing 'huge' gender imbalance, report finds
According to new research, only 7% of the top spots in the industry are held by women, despite there being a 50-50 gender balance of the overall workforce
Travel agents will be hosted by Proud Experiences for a three-night stay at Fairmont Century Plaza in LA (Credit: Unsplash / jake-blucker)
Agents invited on hosted LA trip to learn more about LGBT+ market
Agents wanting to learn more about the LGBT+ travel market are being offered a three-night trip to LA to attend LGBT+ travel trade show Proud Experiences.
Lunch & Learn with AWTE Working Parents Session - 1 March 1-2pm
Supporting working parents: AWTE and TTG to host free session
Parents who juggle work and family pressures are being invited to attend an online discussion with AWTE
Alessandra Alonso, founder of Women in Travel
Google, Intrepid and Expedia among Women in Travel forum sponsors
For the first time, IWTTF 2023 will include an awards event recognising ’advocates and changemakers’ in diversity
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Australia Day: ‘Tourism must not shy away from the abuse of indigenous people’
APT’s Brad Bennetts says not intertwining Aboriginal culture within the operator’s product sells the company – and its guests – short
‘Is the travel industry too focused on fishing from the same pond?’
BTA and AWTE launch 'best practice' diversity, equity and inclusion charter
Organisation team up to share combined wisdom and advice on DE&I topics, and how to measure progress
G Touring invites clients to visit community tourism enterprises led by women, including the Sthree Cafe in Sri Lanka
Top ways to incorporate diversity, inclusion and equality at work
How can you ensure everyone feels welcome? Find out how businesses are weaving diversity, equality and inclusion into their sustainable travel strategies
Kimpton has formed the Stay Human Creator Collective, who met at the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel
Kimpton reveals what travellers really want from social media
Wondering what works on social media? A survey from Kimpton has found travellers want to see much more authentic and inclusive content
Sheena Sumner, director and founder of Wonderluxe Travel
Agent named among top 100 'one-to-watch' entrepreneurs
Wonderluxe Travel founder and managing director Sheena Sumner said ’it didn’t feel real’ after she found out she had been named in the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch List
Both routes will be flown under Loganair’s codeshare agreement with British Airways
Loganair to introduce new D&I training scheme for all staff
The new scheme will reach every one of the carrier’s staff over the next six months
The report was created by Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure
Female travel executives highlighted by new index
WiHTL has published the fourth edition of their Women to Watch & Role Models for Inclusion in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure Index
Richard Thompson said the luxury travel market had the power to change the whole industry's approach to inclusion and accessibility
‘Luxury must lead the way in accessibility and inclusion’
Disabled people represent the “last major untapped market”, and the luxury sector must lead the way in championing inclusion, an expert has urged
The panel shared their insights into how luxury travel firms can embrace inclusion and accessibility
How luxury hotels can embrace 'beautiful' inclusive design
A panel of experts explain why it should be built into the concept stage of new builds and why hotel’s must ensure accessible rooms can be easily found and booked online
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Cruise 'needs positive action' to become more diverse and inclusive
The cruise industry ’has a long way to go’ if it is to become more diverse and inclusive, according to a panel discussion at the 2022 Clia Forum
The Association of Women Travel Executives named Daniel Pearce as its male ambassador for 2022
AWTE honours TTG Media boss as 'champion of diversity'

The honour, which recognises a travel industry male professional who actively encourages, enables, and supports women in business, was awarded during the association’s annual Christmas lunch on Monday (5 December). 

AWTE described Pearce as a “fierce champion and vocal supporter of diversity and inclusion” and praised his commitment to “driving equality in travel”.

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New award launched to recognise gender equality champions
Equality in Tourism has unveiled the Gender Equality Champion of the Year award
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BA pledges to boost accessibility with new charity partnership
The carrier is aiming to improve its customer experience for travellers with additional assistance requirements
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Business boost for Scotland, plus Singapore relaxes LGBTQ laws
Scottish business confidence is rising, new poll reveals, while Singapore has repealed its colonial-era ban on gay relationships
Garvey-Jones (centre right) wants more men in travel to discuss menopause issues
Menopause message finally reaching men in travel, Aito conference told
Instant response to plea by Holiday Extras’ Lindsay Garvey-Jones for travel professionals – particularly men – to join in the discussion around support for people going through the menopause
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, TTG speaks to members of the travel sector to hear their views on what has become an important, if uncomfortable, question for the industry
Should the travel industry support Qatar?
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, TTG speaks to members of the travel industry to hear their views on what has become an important, if uncomfortable, question for the UK travel industry
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AWTE to honour those making 'significant contributions' to travel
The association has revealed the shortlist for its 2022 awards
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How to identify the best sustainable travel partners
Researching and identifying sustainable travel partners can feel daunting. Here’s how best to gauge a company’s commitment to the cause
C&M urges firms to make D&I central to their recruitment efforts
Diversity and inclusion ‘crucial’ to industry's decarbonisation goals
Ongoing empowerment and inclusiveness in travel to ensure the industry’s decarbonisation goals have equality at its core is crucial to those targets being met, according to Intrepid Travel’s global environment impact manager Susanne Etti
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Majority of disabled people associate holidays with stress, study finds
As part of a new study, 51% of respondents with a disability said going on holiday was associated with stress, whilst 36% related it with frustration