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From left: Editor in chief Arnie Weissmann; Black Travel Advisory Board members Denella Ri'chard, Laurence Pinckney, Valerie Dorsey, Stephen Scott and Cory Wallace; and Travel Group president Bob Sullivan.

Black Travel Advisory Board: Industry should do more to increase diversityFive of the board members spoke during a session at CruiseWorld, including Stephen Scott, owner of the agency Travel 365, who...

Ray Snisky

Apple Leisure Group's Ray Snisky on working toward more diversity and inclusionNicole Edenedo spoke to Snisky about how the company is working toward inclusivity and what they've learned in the process.

WeTravel and Queer Destinations partner to offer LGBTQ+ travel course

WeTravel and Queer Destinations partner to offer LGBTQ+ travel courseIntroduction to Inclusive Tourism: LGBTQ+ Travel is a one-hour course for travel professionals.

Virgin Atlantic staff can now choose whichever uniform they like, no matter their gender identity.

Virgin Atlantic opts for gender-neutral uniform policyThe airline is allowing all employees to choose whichever uniform they prefer.

State of accessible travel

State of accessible travelTravel companies are working to improve the travel experience for the disabled. Advocates say it just makes good business...

Delta's new Premium Select dining service includes seasonal menus and more plant-based meals.

Delta Premium Select changes dining and amenity offeringsThe new dining options started this week and new amenity kits will be available in October.

One of the free marketing images available in Delta Vacations' Faces in Travel campaign.

Delta Vacations promotes diversity in ad imagesDelta Vacations and Adobe have introduced a free digital media library that shows a broad representation of clients. Advisors...

Alaska Airlines has made changes to its uniform policy this year.

State agency says Alaska Airlines' uniform policy is discriminatoryA nonbinary flight attendant filed a complaint against the carrier in December 2020, arguing that Alaska's policy requiring...

Mount Fuji on the Japanese island of Honshu. All eyes in the travel industry are on Japan, which is taking steps toward reopening.

The two faces of AsiaAs the masks come off and travel comes back, there are two Asias. In the southeast, things are pretty much open and welcoming....

A hotel investment firm with a marketing plan to increase diversity

A hotel investment firm with a marketing plan to increase diversityBay Street Capital Holdings has a plan to target Black travelers. And golfers. And surfers.

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