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“Art with Julia” is a children’s activity featuring Julia, a neurodiverse character on "Sesame Street." It is one of several autism-friendly amenities at Beaches Resorts.

Beaches programs say 'welcome' to guests on the autism spectrumThe autism-friendly programming at the Turks & Caicos and Negril resorts includes tailored experiences as well as one-on-one...

The proper way to plan a safari for a neurodiverse client

The proper way to plan a safari for a neurodiverse clientNeurodiverse-friendly trip planning can be a challenge for advisors, especially to far-flung places like Africa. But operators...

Participants in the 20th meeting of the Travel Weekly Consumer Editors Roundtable gathered at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay in Morocco to discuss travel and tourism issues in the headlines.

Consumer Editors Roundtable: A complex time for travelThe Travel Weekly Consumer Editors Roundtable went to Morocco this year, and for the first time, editors were joined by a...

Nadia 'Sparkle' Henry

A war story with many twists and turnsHow one advisor's Middle East fam underwent changes on the fly.

Pink Panther Safari is a women-led tour group in Antigua offered to guests of the Elite Island Resorts.

Women in the driver's seat at Pink Panther SafariThe company in Antigua makes a bold statement, not just with its high-energy tours and neon-pink Jeeps but through the...

Mark Pestronk

New federal DEI policies raise questionsUnderstanding what DEI means and answers to questions about the new policies.

Airlines say they will continue to hire the best pilots, regardless of race or sex.

How airlines are addressing pilot hiring after DEI banWith an industry need for pilots, one former recruiter says airlines still see a benefit to expanding the field through more...

Under the mandate, all U.S. carriers will be told to formally commit to merit-based hiring of pilots. A Delta spokesman said the carrier has "always made hiring decisions ... based on qualifications and merit and continues to do so."

FAA requires airlines to certify they're not using DEI in hiringThe DOT said the mandate was part of the Trump administration's broader policy to crack down on DEI hiring initiatives.

Nadia 'Sparkle' Henry

A short trip through the beauty and history of NevisNevis is a truly special island, rich in history and culture, beautiful beaches, lush mountains and some of the warmest people...

Nadia "Sparkle" Henry

Coming through in a crisisAfter Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica last month, I felt compelled to share my agency's experience assisting a group of...

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