I would like to encourage all young people from the EU to get out of their comfort zone and choose a volunteering project abroad with the European Solidarity Corps!
I spent 10 amazing months in Almería, Spain, volunteering at a cultural organization. It was not always easy, but overall a great life-changing experience. I received my Youth Pass, which might help while applying for a job or any other similar projects.
I want to share briefly my story as an inspiration for everyone who would like to move abroad for a while, try something new and who is still not sure what kind of job to do for a living. Someone like me has had many questions and desires connected with work and traveling.
In the summer of 2020, I decided to leave the stable, well-paid, and full-time job I had in Prague. I got to the point that I couldn't handle it anymore (long story). So I started to search for what I could do from November. I was really lost in all the job offers, I didn't like anything at that ti...
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Hi, I am Susan Lee and doing some consulting in the DEI and the employment cycle in the travel industry.
Looking forward to learning about resources or links for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the travel industry, if you would like to share. Thank you in advance.
Hi Susan. Great question.
Here's a couple of resources off the top of my head:
National Blacks in Travel and Tourism Collaborative
Washington-based non profit organization for Blacks in travel and tourism.
blacksintourism.org
We featured BTT last year here on Travel Massive:
Travel Unity
A 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel.
travelunity.org
Black Travel Alliance
A professional non-profit organization 501(c)(3) created in 2020 to encourage, educate, equip and excel black travel professionals in education, media, and corporate positions.
blacktravelalliance.org
Women in Travel CIC
Empowering Women through Employability & Entrepreneurship in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
www.womenintravelcic.com
Also featured on Travel Massive:
Hope these help and looking forward to hearing others' suggestions.
Hi Ian, Thank you so much for these links. I will definitely review them.
Ian made a great list! I'd only add Nomadness Travel Tribe. The founder Evita Robinson did a massive survey which helped to update industry statistics to measure POC impact. nomadnesstraveltribe.com
Thank you Wanda for sharing. I’ll definitely review the survey.
Hi Susan,
I would second Ian's recommendations!
Also, for hospitality, here are few more women or DEI-focused organizations:
The Latino Hotel Association
latinohotels.org
The Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance
whlalliance.org
Latino Outdoors
latinooutdoors.org
Global Disability Inclusion
www.globaldisabilityinclusion.com
- Jeannette
Thank you Jeannette for the additional links. Much appreciated. Susan
Hi all,
I am just wrapping up this project. Here are some resources which may be of interest to you:
static1.squarespace.com/static/5c886e36c2ff61063923506b/t/6227833eb9062f091c05f630/1646756671470/2022+Black+Representation+in+Hospitality+Industry+Leadership_final.pdf
belverapartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Belvera_Sustainability_Report_2021.pdf
s27.q4cdn.com/708721433/files/doc_downloads/InclusionResources/2022/Expedia-Group-I-D-Report-2021-Final-5-9-2022[1].pdf
www.phocuswright.com/Travel-Research/Technology-Innovation/Gender-Equity-in-Travel-2021-Study-Highlights?subr=1
www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IHR-05-2021-0041/full/html
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0278431921000852
tourismdiversitymatters.org
s27.q4cdn.com/708721433/files/doc_downloads/Breaking-Barriers-to-Travel-Report.pdf
www.w3.org
Thank you again for sharing your resources with me.
Susan
I am building Exploryst.com, the "TripAdvisor for disabilities" platform to provide the details that people with disabilities require to confidently research and book their travel. Disabilities is unfortunately something that is routinely left out of the DEI conversation.
Very important initiative, Angela!
Thanks for sharing! — I'll DM you about featuring Exploryst on Travel Massive.
Angela - I love this. And very needed, I will definitely be checking this out for future travel planning with my mom!
Hi Susan you should check out this site for Asia Pacific region disability inclusion and access www.getaboutable.com
Hi Susan, do you work at GetAboutable? (If you do, please complete your profile)
We featured GetAboutable last year here on Travel Massive:
HI Ian, I am doing some consulting work with GetAboutAble. The team are very appreciative of your promotion of GetAboutAble services and expertise.
Hi Susan, Thanks for sharing.