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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether
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November 14, 2023
Greether is a marketplace for female travelers to book verified local women greeters wherever they travel, who then personalize travel experiences based on the travelers' interests.
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November 13, 2023
Research has consistently shown that the relationship between diversity on executive teams and the likelihood of financial outperformance has strengthened over time.
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Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
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October 26, 2023
Aaron is preparing to launch a digital directory and booking platform for historic, heritage and cultural sites around the United States.
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Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
By Linda Fox
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August 30, 2023
Consistent accessibility issues such as missing alternative text and unlabeled form fields are barriers to bookings from disabled travelers.
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IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada
By Morgan Hines
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August 28, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts is kicking off IHG LIFT, its new program to prioritize growth for diverse hotel owners in the United States and Canada.
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Intrepid Travel, Flight Centre tackle modern slavery in travel supply chains
By Morgan Hines
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August 22, 2023
Modern slavery impacts an estimated 50 million people. Now, Intrepid Travel and Flight Centre Travel Group are teaming up to confront the issue in travel industry supply chains.
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As interest in female-led travel grows, new solutions arise
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August 17, 2023
Interest in travel experiences tailored for female travelers is on the rise, and companies like WayAway are responding to the trend with services and products tailored to this audience.
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Building a pipeline for gender diversity in travel
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August 2, 2023
Companies like TravelPerk and Mews are going the extra mile to secure more gender diversity in travel tech – to the benefit of the businesses and the new hires.
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New apps aim to help Black travelers find safe, seamless journeys
By Nicole Edenedo – Travel Weekly
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June 21, 2023
Technology is at the center of an expanding global safety net for Black travelers, as more entrepreneurs create apps that connect them with Black communities abroad.
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Mitigating travel risk for LGBTQ+ employees
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June 15, 2023
Companies need to understand how to properly support LGBTQ+ employees, especially during business travel and long-term work assignments.
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LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairs
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June 2, 2023
Research from Booking.com reveals that 80% of U.S. LGBTQ+ travelers say they must consider their safety, up from 65% in 2022.
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RaizUp launches DEI certification for travel companies
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 22, 2023
RaizUp’s certification process begins with assessments based on data analysis, interviews and surveys, followed by an audit and development of an action plan for the coming year.
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Beeyonder sees future for virtual tours despite Heygo shuttering
By Kathryn Walson
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April 17, 2023
Boston-based virtual tours company Beeyonder has found that the pre-paid model is largely what makes it sustainable. Companies pay corporate rates for tours.
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Airbnb grows Entrepreneurship Academy
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April 6, 2023
The aim of the program is to bring people from diverse and underrepresented communities to host on Airbnb in conjunction with local partners.
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Travel Talk: Where can the industry do better?
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April 3, 2023
Northstar Travel Group's editorial leaders discuss sustainability, DEI and other areas where there is room for future improvement.
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