About Us

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Our Purpose

Founded in 2016, Travel Unity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that makes sure everyone can benefit from travel.

 

Through standards, education, certification, and community-building, Travel Unity helps the travel industry put inclusive practices into action.

For the past ten years, Travel Unity has worked with destinations, tourism organizations, educational institutions, and travel brands across the world.

The Travel Unity Alliance consists of members across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

What We Do

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We work with the travel industry to apply inclusive practices.

Our foundational approach comes from our two sets of publicly available Inclusion Standards:

 
We can also support individuals and organizations through workshops & events, consulting services, and individual & organizational certifications.
 

We expand access to opportunities in the travel industry.

Through workforce research, strategic planning, and talent development initiatives, we help destinations and organizations build stronger talent pipelines while helping students and job seekers explore and pursue careers in travel.

Programs and services include:

  • Travel Workforce Development Strategy
  • Travel Unity Future Leaders Cohorts
  • Student Events & Career Exploration Fairs
  • Career Exploration & Mentorship Programs

We provide advocates with tools to make their communities more welcoming.

Through resources, education, community-building, and volunteer engagement, we help individuals put inclusive practices into action within their organizations and communities.

Opportunities include:

  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Educational Resources and Webinars
  • Community Initiatives and Campaigns

Join the Alliance

The Travel Unity Alliance brings together individuals and organizations committed to making travel more welcoming. Members gain access to community, professional development opportunities, resources, and ways to engage with Travel Unity’s mission throughout the year.

Alliance members include:

Annual Reports

Founded in 2016, we are an NY-based 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit.

EIN: 81-2999166