Our Inaugural Travel Unity Applied DEI Awards Dinner brought together industry leaders, emerging talent, and passionate advocates to honor those who are shaping the future of travel. Together, we celebrated the next generation of travel leaders and their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Thank you to our sponsors, voters, nominees, attendees, team members, and community members for supporting and participating in this event!

Meet our 2024 Honoree

Stacy Ritter

In 2016, Stacy Ritter was named President and CEO of Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for Broward County, Florida. 

Since then, she has made remarkable strides toward making travel welcoming to all and inviting everyone under the sun to her destination.