Certified DEI Travel Professional (CDTP) -

Apply here for CDTP!

The Certified DEI Travel Professional (CDTP) program is a professional development course for those in leadership roles in travel industry organizations. It is based on Travel Unity’s DEI Standards for Travel & Tourism and can help your organization get on the road to being Certified by Travel Unity.

In the CDTP program, you will

learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) alongside other committed travel industry leaders
create a comprehensive DEI plan for your own organization

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CDTP?

The core components of CDTP are

Two live sessions (in-person or virtually)
Video content (DEI 100, Stakeholder Engagement, and Sustainability)
Final recorded presentation
Creating a Comprehensive DEI Plan that is vetted and approved by Travel Unity

The next CDTP course is in April 2024 and will be facilitated by Dr. Christa Mahlobo and David Naczycz, CDTP.

April 2024 session dates:

Tuesday, April 2 – 1-4 PM ET
Tuesday, April 9 – 1-4 PM ET

For more information, email education @travelunity.org

Apply here for CDTP!

APRIL 2024 COHORT PRICING

Travel Unity Alliance member pricing – $799
Member of Alliance member – $899
Non-member – $999

Note: Visit travelunity.org/alliance for more information on Alliance membership.

ELIGIBILITY

CDTP is designed for travel professionals in leadership roles.

To be considered for CDTP, applicants must either:

1) be a CEO (or equivalent) at a travel industry organization

2) submit a message of endorsement on organizational letterhead from the CEO (or equivalent) of a travel industry organization

The letter must state that the organization will utilize the participant’s comprehensive DEI plan to align with Travel Unity’s DEI Standards for Travel & Tourism.

CDTP PROGRAM DETAILS

There are 3 parts to the CDTP program.

Attend two 3-hour virtual sessions and watch accompanying videos before and after the sessions

2. Present a high-level overview of your Comprehensive DEI Plan

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3. Submit your Comprehensive DEI Plan

After your final report is vetted by Travel Unity facilitators, you will receive your designation as a Certified DEI Travel Professional (CDTP)!

QUOTES FROM CDTP PARTICIPANTS

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Karen Trevino, CDTP

President & CEO, North Little Rock CVB

This was an awesome experience and I’m so happy I was able to participate. I haven’t learned all the answers but I now understand the questions. Wish my whole team could participate.

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Dionne Williamson, CDTP

former National Sales Director, Visit Buffalo Niagara

Going through the Travel Unity CDTP Certification program was eye-opening and informative. The sessions provide exactly what it says it will. However; it is up to each DMO to follow through on proposed actions that are developed in your individual comprehensive DEI plan and continue to seek a greater understanding of DEI on an ongoing basis. I highly recommend this program and look forward to continuing to use Travel Unity as a resource for DEI related information.

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“life-changing”

“a thorough program that covers all angles of DEI in an open and positive setting”

“The program gave clarity to issues that I was unaware of and expanded my thoughts of how DEI applies to my organization.”

“I think the material covered during the course of the program was excellent!”

“I’ve definitely had several eye opening moments – and realize [DEI] is not just about being “woke” – or performative. There’s work to be done, there’s education to all of this, and for me it was much more about listening and understanding the challenges that people undergo, and how I can be an ally and advocate (vs. a passive supporter).”

Questions? E-mail education@travelunity.org or call +1 (212) 923-7704