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How can we inspire inclusion for women in travel, not just during #WomensMonth but all year long? The first step begins with changing the way we talk about travel -- what it looks like, who can do it, and what stories are being told. I was thrilled to be asked by the amazing MMGY Global to give a keynote the day before #InternationalWomensDay to talk about what true inclusion looks like for women in travel. For those of you who don't know, MMGY focuses specifically on travel and tourism marketing, which means I had the unique chance to address some of THE people that design the way our society looks at and talks about travel. Everything about travel is curated. It's not just the marketing. It's operations, too. It's deciding what infrastructure to build in a city, or what city to send your cruise ship to. It's the perspective of your tour guide and their knowledge, experience, even bias. It's the way history has saved some stories and discarded others. As marketers, we have a responsibility to not just scratch the surface, but to dig deep. Here are some ideas on how to make sure a diversity of women are included moving forward: -Seek out diverse voices. Take a second look at that next creator campaign. Is a rich diversity of voices represented here? If not, change it. Leverage your creator collaborations not just for photos and posts, but for real feedback -- creators have their ears close to the ground and can help you identify what their audiences are looking for. -Take the extra step. Inclusion isn't just about extending an invite. It's about removing barriers. It's about expanding your own personal network when your existing one falls short. It's about putting in the extra work to make sure voices different from yours are represented. -Speaking of different voices, DIVERSIFY YOUR OWN FEED! Social media encourages us to follow and interact with people that are similar to us. Actively fight against the algorithm and seek out voices that are different from yours. Check out Wanderful's creator lists for a kickstart here: https://lnkd.in/exRvd539 -Consider your impact. Whose economies am I supporting by writing about this place? Who is being left out? What businesses should I be supporting and amplifying that might have been left out of the mainstream? -Tell real stories. What is the true history of this place? What stories are being prioritized and whose stories have been left out of that history? Who paid for that monument? There is so much more to do, but this is a start! #WomenInTravel #WomenWhoTravel #InspireInclusion #Inclusion #DEI #TravelMarketing #TravelMedia

Women's History Month is wrapping up but the work continues... While March may be ending soon, the incredible achievements of women in history deserve to be celebrated year-round. 📆 Here are some ways you can continue to champion female leadership and create a more inclusive future: 📢 Amplify Female Voices: Promote and celebrate the accomplishments of women on your team and within the industry. Share their stories, insights, and achievements. 🙅♀️ Challenge Biases: We all have unconscious bias. Educate yourself and your team on how to identify and combat these biases during the hiring process and beyond. 👩💻 Invest in Women's Development: Provide opportunities for women to learn and grow through mentorship programs, skills training, and sponsorship opportunities. 🏗️ Build an Inclusive Culture: Foster a workplace where women feel valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Remember, small actions add up. Together, we can create a travel and tourism tech industry that reflects the diversity and talent of the world we explore! Let's keep the conversation going. Share your thoughts – what are YOU doing to champion #WomenInTravelTech? --------- RaizUp's mission is to scale diverse teams globally in the tourism and travel tech industry. We give travel companies the tools they need to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion: • Inclusive Recruitment • Expansion Consulting • Talent Education Learn more at www.weraizup.com #RaizUp #WomensHistoryMonth #DiversityEquityInclusion #TravelTech #Tourism #March #WeRaizUp #DEI #EmpowerWomen #WomeninTech #FemaleLeadership

March🌸 is almost over and it has gone in a flash⚡! It is not a surprise though, given how busy the team and I have been celebrating all things diversity, equity and inclusion on International Women's History Month 2024: 🤩 We opened March by launching our #IWTTFAwards2024 enlisting the help of 2023 winners, finalists and some of our #awardsjudges to celebrate this all-inclusive, 🌈 safe for all space  ! We want to recognise individuals and teams who are doing it better, differently and simply won't take no for an answer! There are 8 categories, so surely there is one for you, your team or someone you know? Take a look at the categories and send us your nomination(s) without delay🎖️ !  https://lnkd.in/e2qr99rq 🤩 Mid month I had the honour to share my story with Expedia Group's WELL London Group. Many thanks to Val Chardakova Clark and Hayley Bowd for the opportunity to share and connect with such wonderful group! 🤩Last but certainly not least it was an honour to speak at the #IconsofInclusions conference at the invitation of the #DEI King himself Uwern Jong. We still have a long way to go as an industry but while there are individuals like Uwern and the amazing rooster of contributors he assembled on the day, I know my faith in humanity will hold! And in case you need to hear it, here are some simple reminders.. 🔊A prosperous and healthy industry is an inclusive industry for all, our colleagues, partners and customers. 🫱🏼🫲🏼Inclusion is everyone's job and it starts with the #CEO 💥Role-models matter because you cannot be what you cannot see 🚀We thrive when we collaborate, share and learn from each other, so do not shy away from challenging conversations...engage! #womenintravel #IWTTFandAwards24 #Allyship #Inclusion #RoleModels #hospitality #travelandtourism

✨ Are we done talking about DEI? Absolutely not!   At this year’s IWTTF, we were thrilled to have Intrepid Travel as a founding sponsor. Zina Bencheikh, MD, EMEA for Intrepid Travel, sparked an engaging and essential conversation on DEI, sharing some eye-opening stats and highlighting the impactful initiatives Intrepid Travel is spearheading in this space.   Did you know? 🤔   🔸The travel industry employs 1 in 10 people globally, with more than half being women. 🔸A staggering 80% of travel purchasing decisions are made by women.   These figures underscore the pivotal role women play in the travel and tourism sector. Intrepid Travel is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that the industry not only recognises but celebrates the contributions of women.   Let’s keep the conversation going and continue to drive change!   . . . #DEI #TravelIndustry #WomenInTravel #IntrepidTravel #IWTTF2024 #Empowerment #DiversityMatters

Companies like TravelPerk and Mews are going the extra mile to secure more gender diversity in #traveltech – to the benefit of the businesses and the new hires. Read more on #PhocusWire 👉 https://bit.ly/3YhgfLY Also, don't forget to join us at The Phocuswright Conference for “Cultivating Diverse Cultures” the Diversity in Leadership event: https://bit.ly/3ObJP0I #travelnews #travelindustrynews #travelindustry #traveltechnews #diversity #phocuswright

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Our CMO, Pallavi Chopra, spoke to ADGULLY about the culture, policies & initiatives at redBus which support gender equality in the company.   She spoke about the role of diversity and inclusion in organizational success and how redBus will nurture its next generation of women leaders.   Read about her journey, advice for women and how “travel is a driver of independence for women” in the link below. #womenempowerment #womeninleadership #womentravel

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It's 2024: When will "Women in Hospitality" features become unnecessary? As we wrap up our series, here's what these women had to say about it. #HOTELS #hotelnews #hospitality #hospitalityindustry #hospitalitynews #hotelindustry #womeninhospitality