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6 pandemic travel trends that should continue after COVID

Fortunately, organizations such as the non-profit Travel Unity are gaining ground, offering certifications, collegiate programs and other services to ensure the future of travel engages with diverse voices and cultures, supporting and developing opportunities for those beyond the privileged elite.

https://cangeotravel.ca/article/6-pandemic-travel-trends-that-should-continue-after-covid

Understanding and Navigating Privilege While Traveling

According to Roni Weiss, executive director of Travel Unity, a New York-based non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in travel, privilege is comprised of “the things you don’t have to think about when it comes to your identity. And the reason you don’t have to think about them is because they are aspects of your identity that fit into the dominant or majority group.”

https://www.vergemagazine.com/21-1/features/navigating-privilege-abroad.html

Increasing Diversity in the World of Travel, with Roni Weiss

Listen here for Roni Weiss’ appearance on Break the Ice Media’s Destination on the Left Podcast.

MMGY Global and Prominent Travel Brands Launch Landmark Study on U.S. Latinx Travelers

MMGY Global and its supporting sponsors – VISIT FLORIDA, NYC & Company, Los Angeles Tourism, Tripadvisor, Discover Puerto Rico, Hilton and Travel Texas – are proud to share that MMGY Global will donate 100% off its total profits from sales of the report to nonprofit study partner Travel Unity.

Click here for more info.

PHL Diversity Podcasts

PHL Diversity Podcasts are brief insights, views and opinions from tourism and hospitality leaders, meeting/convention professionals and academics regarding specific hospitality, tourism and diversity topics.

PHL Diversity is excited to present a conversation with Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel Unity, a nonprofit focused on diversity in travel. Travel Unity connects community groups and individuals with travel, cultural, and educational experiences to promote personal and professional growth. A key focus of Travel Unity is collaborating with organizations in the world of travel to broaden their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, including aligning with best practices for DEI. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE.

Sustainable Brands

At Travel Unity, the message of diversity — all aspects of diversity — has always been the driving force behind its mission. Founded in 2016, the nonprofit organization focuses on increasing diversity in travel through individual and community empowerment. Taking a holistic approach, the organization sees opportunities to make travel more welcoming for people of all backgrounds and abilities — which includes racial and ethnic diversity; as well as diversity in ability and accessibility, language, gender identity and expression, age, religion and spiritual affiliations, socio-economic status, citizenship and land of origin, and partnership status.

READ MORE HERE.

Hispanic Travel Unity Panel

Watch the recap video of Travel Unity’s Hispanic Voices Panel here.

Travel Unity News

Travel Unity (TU), a nonprofit focused on diversity in travel, has put out a call for conscientious tourism organizations to join a cohort that will trial its tentpole program, Certified by Travel Unity (CBTU). Certified by TU and the DEI Standards are ideal for organizations interested more in processes that support people than metrics that support reports, and tackle a wide range of topics from marketing, PR and best practices in hiring to stakeholder engagement and environmental impact. Read the full article here.

Travel Pulse

When speaking about travel and tourism companies implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into their business, one of the biggest questions is, how?

Travel Unity has the answer. Read more on Travel Pulse.

American Voices panel

If you missed our American Voices panel, you can watch the recap video here.

Press Release

Press Release: Travel Unity Establishes Certification Program to Combat Tourism Industry’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Challenges; Invites Public Input

USA Today

Do you belong here?‘: Lawsuits allege Hilton, other hotels discriminated against Black guests. Travel Unity’s Executive Director, Roni Weiss, comments on why our DEI standards are crucial to fight against racism in tourism.

@FlyBrother’s #TravelTuesday IG Live

IG LIVE: Travel Unity’s president of the board of directors, Romey Louangvilay, discusses race and unity within travel.

@ShebsTheWanderer’s IG Live

IG LIVE: Travel Unity’s president of the board of directors, Romey Louangvilay, discusses inclusivity within the travel industry and how black and brown travelers are still stereotyped as the “help” in destinations.