Can travel be a force for good? Intrepid thinks so! We congratulate Intrepid Travel on expanding its footprint into the U.S. market and commitment to DEI and responsible travel through its partnership with Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. / Blacks in Travel & Tourism and other U.S.-based organizations. Check out this Forbes feature to learn more. Leigh Barnes thanks for mentioning us as a partner. We appreciate our continued partnership and the Intrepid team. https://lnkd.in/eXHYr232
Blacks in Travel & Tourism
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Washington，District of Columbia 1,378 位关注者
Leveling the Playing Field + Creating Equitable Opportunities for Blacks in Travel & Tourism
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Powered by Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, the Blacks in Travel & Tourism (BTT) initiative works to level the playing field and advance Blacks in travel and tourism through innovative, game changing initiatives designed to create equitable opportunities for small Black-owned businesses to actively participate and profit in the global travel and tourism industry. Our goals include the following: > Eliminate racial inequalities in travel and tourism. > Level the playing field and create economic growth opportunities for Black and Brown business owners and students. > Plan and implement strategies to build better destinations through multicultural programs targeting diverse visitors and engaging local community stakeholders. BTT is powered by the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. (www.cheaglobal.org)
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https://blacksintourism.org/
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- 2-10 人
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- Washington，District of Columbia
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2020
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- tourism、diversity、inclusion和travel
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1717 K St NW
US，District of Columbia，Washington，20006
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Thank you Expedia Group for showcasing us and for your continued partnership!
We're thrilled to feature the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance (Blacks in Travel & Tourism), a recipient of the Expedia Made to Travel? Fund, created in support of travel's transformative nature and ability to serve as an economic driver for many communities. CHEA envisions a world where small BIPOC businesses can fully participate and profit in the global travel and tourism industry. Find out more about how they’re fostering cultural stewardship and sustainable tourism: https://bit.ly/412OsR6 #MadeToTravel
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Mia Taylor and TravelPulse, thank you for including our voice and perspective on the state of DEI in travel & tourism. This article is comprehensive, inclusive and representative of industry organizations, travel brands and small businesses that are committed to staying the course and leaning into DEI to ensure that our industry and the world remains equitable and inclusive for all!
Senior Editor, TravelPulse I Award-Winning Freelance Travel Writer | Award-Winning Personal Finance Writer I Seeking Freelance Opportunities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion has become such a fraught landscape. In reporting this special, in-depth feature for TravelPulse, it was eye-opening how few leading travel companies wanted to go on the record and talk about this topic. In a country founded on the principles of free speech, so many voices are already being muted amid an environment filled with fear. This is especially concerning in the travel industry - which prides itself on being a force for good. I'm thankful for those who were willing to share their thoughts for this report on where things stand in the travel industry with regard to DEI - and where the industry may be headed. Some of the voices included: "At Intrepid Travel, we remain unwavering in our commitment to DEI, regardless of shifts in federal policies," Leigh Barnes, president of Intrepid Travel, Americas. "USTOA believes that travel is a force for good, and as such, we will continue to focus on sustainability and DEI," Terry Dale, of the United States Tour Operators Association. "The USTOA Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and you, our members, remain steadfast in our support of efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion industry wide." "What remains clear is that DEI efforts in the travel and tourism industry have yet to fully address the systemic exclusion of Black professionals in C-suite positions and Black-owned tourism businesses," says Stephanie M. Jones, MBA, of Blacks in Travel & Tourism. "In fact, White women, Latino and Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, and individuals with physical mobility challenges have benefitted far more from DEI and Affirmative Action." "The shifting DEI landscape sends a powerful message globally about who we are as a country. It’s not just about internal policies; it’s also about how travelers are welcomed and treated," Laurence Pinckney, CEO of Zenbiz Travel. told TravelPulse. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gsmT6KxM #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #TravelIndustry #travelandtourism
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Thank God we do not need the federal government’s permission to celebrate Black history, our Black cultural heritage and our Black leaders and ancestors who made and continue to make significant contributions to this country. Although they stake a claim, live and work in the White House, they can never erase the fact that it was Black laborers that built it! Our stories will never be erased because Black tour operators across this country live and breathe life into preserving and telling the stories of America’s rich Black cultural heritage. They tell the stories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and the civil rights movement daily. Black cultural organizations and communities have been celebrating Juneteenth long before it became a national holiday. We won’t stop so this administration better get it’s knee off our necks as Rev. Al Sharpton exclaimed during the eulogy of George Floyd. Check out this feature. https://lnkd.in/eTspUsQx #WeWontStopTellingOurStories #GetYourKneeOffOurNecks #DrMartinLutherKingJrEveryday #Juneteenth #DEIStillMatters #SupportBlackTourOperators #PreserveOurBlackHistory
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We applaud and appreciate Intrepid Travel’s commitment to lean into sustainability and DEI despite the many corporate brands, including some travel brands, succumbing to political pressures of the new administration. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism. #StandforSomethingOrFallforAnything #DEIStillMatters #EveryoneinTravelandTourismMatters #RealLeadersStandUpforAll
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Last chance to join us on January 16th for the Future of Black Tourism Leadership Conclave. We invite you to join our dynamic lineup of speakers, network with industry peers, and gain insights for the future of tourism. Registration closes on Friday, January 10th! Click https://lnkd.in/ezRFYkSF to learn more! #futureofblacktourism #futureoftravel #futureoftourism #travel #tourism
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Happy New Year! We look forward to kicking off 2025 with our upcoming Leadership Conclave on Thursday, January 16th. We invite you to join our dynamic lineup of speakers, network with industry peers, and gain insights for the future of tourism. Registration closes January 10th! Click to learn more! #futureofblacktourism #futureoftravel #futureoftourism #travel #tourism https://conta.cc/3DOZPUF
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We invite you to join us at the Future of Black Tourism Leadership Conclave, a virtual program presented by Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. taking place on January 16, 2025. Come network and hear from our dynamic speaker line-up. Learn more and register today at https://lnkd.in/ek49RbWj. Thank you to our sponsors Expedia Group, Intrepid Travel, AmaWaterways River Cruises, and Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority for your partnership! #futureofblacktourism #travel #tourism
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We're really excited to share this announcement about a new strategic partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration for 2025 to help small Black tourism businesses and tour operators gain knowledge and access to global exporting opportunities. Thank you for the partnership Grant Harris, Alex Lasry, and Jennifer Aguinaga. #blacksintourism #globalexporting #ita #traveltrade #partnership ITA Announces New Strategic Partnership with Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance to Advance Equity and Inclusion in the Travel and Tourism Sector Click below to read the full press release. https://lnkd.in/esidNAZx
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This Giving Tuesday, we’re proud to announce that the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, which powers Blacks in Travel & Tourism, has been chosen as a 2024 grantee of the Expedia Made to Travel Fund. Committed to making travel more inclusive and accessible, the Made to Travel Fund removes barriers to travel globally for underserved and underrepresented communities.?To learn more, visit?www.madetotravelfund.com. Thank you Aditi Mohapatra, Teresa Hillis, Mary Zajac and the Expedia Group team for your continued support of our efforts and your partnership! #GivingTuesday #MadetoTravelFund
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