Browsing by Author "Harris, Sydney"

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    Diversity perception and reality
    Harris, Sydney (Travel Weekly, 2020-10-30)
    A study done by Travel Weekly in November of 2020 indicated major flaws within the travel industry. Unsurprisingly, survey respondents were dissatisfied with the lack of diversity in upper level management and sales positions. Another portion of the survey results highlighted the need to further diversify the facets of trade shows/ conferences, a strong emphasis on recruitment and training, and the need of inclusion during every session while onsite.
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    Diversity Perception and Reality
    Harris, Sydney (Travel Weekly, 2020-11-30)
    Although surveys indicate that of those large travel agencies surveyed, those with over $100 million in sales, 57% stated that they have diversity and inclusion programs in place, and an additional 8% stated they were working on creating such a program. Among agency staff, as opposed to independent contractors, 37% indicate their employer has a program in place addressing diversity, and 36% said their employer did not. The survey also suggests that there is a great divide between those who believe that the industry is diverse and inclusive and those who feel it is less diverse than it should be.