Make travel welcoming to everyone.
Travel Unity makes the world of travel welcoming for all people through innovative approaches to education, professional development, and community building.
Founded in 2016, we are an NY-based 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit.
EIN: 81-2999166
About Our Work
Travel Unity’s mission is to make the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.
Our publicly available Standards provide a road map for inclusion in travel, with accompanying individual and organizational certification to educate professionals and validate alignment with these standards.
Our Youth Programs introduce participants to the breadth of career possibilities in the travel industry.
How to Work With Us
Workshops & Training
Invite Travel Unity facilitators to lead workshops and training sessions, or ongoing consulting.
Youth & Workforce
Inspire the next generation by speaking at our events, hosting interns, and more.
Join the Alliance
Join a network of individuals and organizations committed to inclusion in the world of travel.
Travel Unity Alliance members include:
Learn more about Alliance levels and members here.
Get Certified
We offer individual certifications based on our Standards to ensure that all travel industry members are equipped with the knowledge and proficiency to make people of all backgrounds feel welcome.
TUIC
The Travel Unity Individual Certificate (TUIC) is our baseline certificate, introducing the travel industry and inclusion in travel.
TDP
In the Travel DEI Practitioner (TDP) program, manager-level participants explore how to implement inclusion within their roles, including a capstone project and a 3-month check-in.
CDTP
Certified DEI Travel Professionals have completed vetted DEI plans, based off of Travel Unity's Standards, to implement within their organizations. Participants can also audit the two CDTP workshops: Inclusive & Equitable Leadership and Creating a Strategic DEI Action Plan.
Certificate Testimonials
TUIC Testimonials
“It was an absolute honor to be a part of [TUIC]!
It was an excellent start for us to be more aware, considerate, and welcoming to all. I particularly enjoyed the live session and discussing the questions presented to us in the chat rooms. It’s always fascinating to hear others’ perspectives on the material or questions, as it helps us to open our minds to other aspects as it relates to someone else. It can only broaden our horizons and help us to be welcoming to all.”
Margo DeRouchie
National Sales & Business Development Director Pennsylvania’s Americana Region Vistors Bureau Reading & Berks County, PA
TDP Testimonials
“I couldn’t recommend Travel Unity more highly. The [TDP] coaches provide an incredible learning platform and a safe space that expanded my personal knowledge, as well as enabled greater commitment to personal and business action to create a safer workplace where every team member and every stakeholder feels welcome.“
“Thank you for facilitation and pushing us out of our comfort zones. DEI topics can be very tricky, sensitive and difficult and your approach is very manageable and welcoming.”
“I would definitely recommend this program, not only to learn about various DEI concepts, but also to listen to what other DMOs are doing as it relates to DEI policies and procedures.“
CDTP Testimonial
“CDTP 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.”
Karen Trevino, CDTP
President & CEO
North Little Rock Tourism
North Little Rock, AR
Sign The Pledge
We believe travel should be a source of connection and understanding for everyone. But this vision requires action. Sign this pledge and commit to making travel more inclusive and accessible for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Your signature is a step towards a more welcoming world.
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