Destination DC Welcomes 14 DEI Fellowship Business Members and Two Apprentices with Tourism Diversity Matters
Expanded initiatives build on organization’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion locally and within the tourism and hospitality industry WASHINGTON, DC – Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, is proud to continue its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by supporting small minority-owned local businesses and working to further expose […]
Former Visit Baltimore Apprentice Tymarra Sherrill Shares Her Thoughts on the Significance of Supporting Women in Tourism
Most acknowledge Women’s History Month as a celebration of women’s accomplishments and contributions spanning the month of March. However, very little is known about its more detailed history and evolution. Women’s History Month started as International Women’s Day, with the first gathering held in 1911. The day was recognized and celebrated in the United States […]
Tourism Diversity Matters Celebrates Women History in Support of Women “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope”
Tourism Diversity Matters is proud to celebrate Women’s History, as this is a great time to reflect on the significant contributions of women in history, culture, and society, globally. The celebration of women is not only relevant during the month of March, but progressively throughout the year. We will continue to celebrate and support the […]
Tourism Diversity Matters’, Executive Director, Greg DeShields Shares A Reflection on “Black History A Year Later”
A year ago, I penned an article entitled “I’m Black, and I’m Proud” to celebrate Black History Month. The piece captured my black experience as a 10-year-old in 1968 and why I chose my career to make a difference in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. It tells the story of how I was inspired by […]
Awardees of the 2022 Camden County MLK Freedom Medal Announced
The Camden County Board of Commissioners is proud to announce the 2022 Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom Medal winners that will receive this honorable distinction. This ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, February 24th at 6 PM ET and will be streamed live. The MLK Freedom Medal is presented each year to civic leaders who have […]
State of the Workforce: 2022 Challenges and Opportunities presented by the U.S. Travel Association
The U.S. Travel Association will host a webinar on January 20, 2022, about the State of the Workforce: 2022 Challenges and Opportunities with Gallup’s Chief Scientist of Workplace Management & Wellbeing, Jim Harter. This webinar is part of the U.S. Travel Association’s Assessing Recovery Webinar Series and will explore the current workforce environment, what is driving the […]
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference to Honor Peggy Berg with Excellence and Inspiration Award
Peggy Berg, founder and chair of the Castell Project, will receive the 2022 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspiration at the upcoming Hunter Hotel Investment Conference on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Peggy founded the Castell Project in 2017, launching with a mission “to see women in more than one […]
Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management Launches Strategic Plan
Temple University’s School of Sports, Tourism, and Hospitality (STHM) envisions inspiring and empowering people through transformational experiences. This strategic plan strengthens the University’s foundation and focus on student experiences by producing impactful research and fostering meaningful partnerships within the tourism industry.
Discover How to Host Inclusive Meetings and Events by Accommodating People with Disabilities
Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. is a powerful, internationally known speaker, trainer, consultant, author, and publisher who walks her talk. Dr. Rossetti speaks to and consults with meeting professionals to help them create a welcoming inclusive environment to ensure that they exceed requirements mandated by the venue and the meeting organizer for inclusion and diversity. In her […]