Tourism Diversity Matters Supports the Sunflower for Individuals with Hidden Disabilities

At Tourism Diversity Matters, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity that embraces the diversity of our global community. We recognize the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with disabilities bring to the table, and we are proud to stand as allies in the journey toward a more accessible world. Join us on […]
Tourism Diversity Matters Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

As someone who is from Central America, specifically from El Salvador, and takes pride in my heritage, I’m thrilled to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. This month from September 15th to October 15th holds meaning for me and countless others. Let me share a few reasons why this time is truly remarkable: Rich Diversity: The Hispanic […]
Tourism Diversity Matters Unites Leaders Across Sectors at The Collective Experience

Nationally Recognized DEI Advocate Jonathan D. Lovitz and Best-Selling Author and Philanthropist Steve Pemberton Named as Keynotes for the 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference ST. PAUL, MN, Sept 7, 2023—Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) today announced its full conference agenda and speakers for The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference in Philadelphia from […]
How CEOs Can Make DEI a Priority

Recently shared by McKinsey & Company, Jan Shelly Brown, Diana Ellsworth, and Dana Maor mentioned that there is increasing evidence that when organizations are diverse, inclusive, and equitable, everyone benefits. For instance, companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on their executive teams were more likely than less-diverse peers to have above-average profitability, according to one study. Nevertheless, companies […]
The Importance of Belonging

Our Executive Director, Greg DeShields, recently shared with Smart Meetings about The Collective Experience and the Importance of Belonging. The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference, driven by the thought leadership of Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM), is dedicated to exchanging insights and concepts about best practices for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). TDM is […]
Tourism Diversity Matters Awards Dinner to Honor the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Leaders Across Corporate, Non-Profit, Government and Academic Sectors Convene at 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference Powered By Tourism Diversity Matters ST. PAUL, MN, July 27, 2023 — Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) today announced the inaugural Tourism Diversity Matters Diversity & Inclusion Award will be presented to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored […]
Unlocking the Power of DEI: Building Better Programs for Business and People

By Helen Young Hayes Helen Young Hayes shared how Diversity and inclusion programs have moved into the mainstream. According to the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co., some $8 billion is spent annually on diversity training in the U.S., and positions dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have quadrupled in the past five […]
What People Say Matters

Tourism Diversity Matters is excited to announce the first round of speakers for the upcoming Collective Experience DEI Conference scheduled for October 23rd and 24th in Philadelphia. The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference is dedicated to exchanging insights and concepts about diversity, inclusion, and equity best practices. For the last four months, […]
Global Futurist Carsten Beck to Bring Fresh Perspective as CEO Roundtable Keynote Speaker at The Collective Experience 2023 DEI Conference

The Collective Experience Powered By Tourism Diversity Matters Offers an Interactive Cross-Cultural Forum to Advance DEI Excellence ST. PAUL, MN, July 5, 2023—Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) today announced distinguished Futurist Carsten Beck, director of Copenhagen Institute For Futures Studies, as a keynote speaker at its flagship Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) conference on October 23-24, […]