Roni Weiss is the Executive Director of Travel Unity, a nonprofit advancing inclusion and belonging across the travel industry. He helps organizations translate values into practical, welcoming experiences.
Roni makes complex conversations about inclusion practical and accessible. Drawing on his work with Travel Unity and the wider travel industry, he helps audiences move from good intentions toward clearer understanding and useful action.
Speaking topics include inclusive tourism in practice, organizational culture and belonging, turning inclusion into action, careers and pathways in travel, and the future of the travel industry.
Moving beyond values statements to implement concrete, realistic practices that create more welcoming experiences for visitors, staff, and communities.
How culture, leadership, and everyday decisions shape whether people feel seen, heard, and respected — and what to do to build environments where people want to stay.
Breaking down complex DEI ideas into practical steps organizations can understand and apply without feeling overwhelmed.
How people enter, experience, and remain in travel careers — and what organizations can do to create clearer, more welcoming pathways for students and career changers.
How travel organizations can balance growth with community impact, workforce needs, and social responsibility in a rapidly changing global industry.
Selected examples of Roni’s speaking and facilitation work.
Accessibility & Diversity in Travel & Tourism
December 2022
DEI: Recommit, Retreat or Revise?
May 2024
Keynote: Creating a Comprehensive DEI Plan + Workshop
April 2025
Accessibility and Social Impact in Tourism
April 2024
Trends, Opportunities & Industry–Academia Synergy
March 2025
Watch clips from recent conference appearances and panels.
GSTC2024 · Stockholm, Sweden
2025 Travel Unity Virtual Spring Summit
Roni Weiss is Executive Director of Travel Unity, a nonprofit focused on making travel more welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities. At Travel Unity, his work includes standards, certification, education, workforce development, and industry engagement, with an emphasis on practical application.
[email protected]
Phone
(212) 923-7704
Travel
Domestic & international · Virtual available
Fee
Varies by event and format
