Managers and leaders often recognize the importance of inclusion but struggle to translate their values into tangible organizational practices. They may lack a strategic framework or feel uncertain about how to lead change within their teams.
Without clear guidance, efforts remain superficial or inconsistent, risking tokenism or superficial commitments that don’t produce real impact. Leaders may feel overwhelmed by the complexity or unsure how to motivate their teams to follow through. This can lead to frustration, complacency, or worse—being perceived as insincere.
Our Travel DEI Practitioner (TDP) offers an intensive, four-session program designed for managers and leaders committed to embedding inclusion into their leadership style and organizational culture. It includes the development of a tailored DEI strategy, a capstone project, and a three-month follow-up to evaluate progress.
Graduates leave with a concrete DEI action plan, enhanced leadership skills, and a renewed confidence to foster an inclusive organizational environment. They are equipped to lead change and sustain DEI efforts in their teams, making a measurable difference.
The Solution: A concrete DEI action plan, enhanced leadership skills, and renewed confidence to foster an inclusive environment.
TDP is our management-level certification.
The Travel DEI Practitioner (TDP) program is a professional development course for individuals in management roles in travel industry organizations. It is based on Travel Unity’s DEI Standards for Travel & Tourism and can help your organization get on the road to being Certified by Travel Unity.
Learn how to practice applied diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in your role as a manager, helping you foster a more inclusive work environment, become more welcoming to diverse visitors, and deepen relationships with local communities.
The TDP Capstone Project equips participants with vetted, actionable strategies to implement within three months of completing the program.
Upon completion of the program, you can use “TDP” after your name, signaling your expertise in DEI to employers and colleagues.
Managers, directors, and VPs ready to make meaningful, short-term progress by integrating inclusion into their teams and organizational policies.
To be considered for TDP, applicants must either:
The letter must state that the organization will review the participant’s recommendations.
Creating a final report to apply the learnings within your role and department
Applied DEI
Building the foundation for operational change.
Operations & Identity
Navigating team dynamics and organizational structure.
Belonging in the Workplace
Strategies for retention and cultural health.
Presentations
Capstone project delivery and peer feedback.
Capstone Project
Applied DEI Report & Presentation
To receive TDP designation, participants need to complete a report on how they will implement DEI best practices within their department.
After three months, participants will share reflections on DEI that you’ve had since your TDP sessions.
Travel Unity Alliance Member
Member of Alliance Member
Non-Member
Completing the TDP program helps your organization get on the road to being Certified by Travel Unity
Questions? E-mail [email protected] or call +1 (212) 923-7704.
Contact us for more information or organization-specific modules.
