Empowering individuals and communities to create a more diverse and inclusive travel industry.
Travel Unity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel through individual and community empowerment. We develop DEI standards, certify individuals and organizations, and provide training and programs that help the travel industry become truly welcoming to all.
Goals:
We connect community groups and individuals with travel, cultural, and educational experiences to promote personal and professional growth.
Mission:
We work with organizations in the travel industry to broaden their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and align with best practices for DEI.
Founded in 2016, Travel Unity is a non-profit focused on increasing inclusion in the world of travel.
We meet people and organizations where they are. We will work with anyone who is committed to making travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusive practices are necessary for both business reasons and because helping people feel included is the right thing to do.
Travel Unity helps organizations implement inclusive practices by aligning with our Standards
Our Standards have three pillars:
Inclusive practices make sure that individuals understand the value of this work and that it is done in a step-by-step and consistent manner.
Invite Travel Unity facilitators to lead workshops and training sessions, or ongoing consulting.
Collaborate with TU on initiatives designed to introduce youth to the travel industry.
Join a network of individuals and organizations committed to inclusion in the world of travel.
We offer individual certifications based on our Standards to ensure that all travel industry members are equipped with the knowledge and proficiency to make people of all backgrounds feel welcome.
The Travel Unity Individual Certificate (TUIC) is our baseline certificate, introducing the travel industry and inclusion in travel.
In the Travel DEI Practitioner (TDP) program, manager-level participants explore how to implement inclusion within their roles, including a capstone project and a 3-month check-in.
Certified DEI Travel Professionals have completed vetted DEI plans, based off of Travel Unity’s Standards, to implement within their organizations. Participants can also audit the two CDTP workshops: Inclusive & Equitable Leadership and Creating a Strategic DEI Action Plan.
TUIC Testimonials
TDP Testimonials
CDTP Testimonials
We believe travel should be a source of connection and understanding for everyone. But this vision requires action. Sign this pledge and commit to making travel more inclusive and accessible for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Your signature is a step towards a more welcoming world.
Travel Unity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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