Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & ACCESSIBILITY TOOLKIT


CalTravel is committed to strengthening our state’s travel and tourism industry by making it more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible. As an industry, it is time for us to step up, take action, and ensure that our workplaces are reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage members to utilize the DEI&A resources below to develop a better understanding of the issues at hand, educate themselves on programs and practices, and become informed and empowered advocates so that—together—we can affect meaningful change in our industry.

See CalTravel’s commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion through the 25x25 Pledge.

Caltravel’s diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility Committee

The goal of the DEI&A Committee is to help strengthen California’s travel and tourism industry by pursuing and/or supporting public policy initiatives that promote California’s position as an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming destination; affirming the necessity of understanding equity and inclusion of all identities and intersectionalities; and providing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility education to members through programs and practices.

If you would like to suggest or submit additional content to be included in this toolkit, please click the button below.

Mechelle Best
Chair, CalTravel Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Committee
Dean, College of Health and Human Development, California State University - Northridge
mechelle.best@csun.edu

 

MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

career help desk

The Career Help Desk was created to support students and young professionals looking to succeed in the travel and tourism industry. It includes contact information for industry leaders who have offered to lend their knowledge and expertise to help young professionals excel—whether it be through mentorship, speaking engagements, or hosting interns and site visits.

To browse or to be added to the career help desk, click the respective button below.

Webinar Series by Hotel council of San Francisco

3.21.22 - Fostering a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace

4.6.21 - Understanding Unconscious Bias - Part II

9.9.21 - Building an Inclusive Culture at Work

2.11.21 - Understanding Unconscious Bias - Part I

6.10.21 - Why Diversity & Inclusion Matters and What You Can Do About It

11.19.20 - Fostering Workplace Diversity

Webinar Series by U.S. Travel Association

3.31.21 - Lessons in Race & Racism: AAPI Voices in the Travel Industry

6.26.20 - Lessons in Race & Racism: A Continued Discussion

6.11.20 - Lessons in Race & Racism: Leading by Example

other Webinars

 

9.16.20 - Voices Carry: a Conversation on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion by CalTravel

7.16.20 - Five Questions About Race, Answered by Black Tourism Professionals from U.S. DMOs

 

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