Associations dial up diversity push with wave of new efforts
- January 22, 2021 |
- Walt Williams
Multiple organizations have pledged to expand opportunities in their industry sectors to historically underrepresented populationsAt least eight associations have launched new diversity and inclusion initiatives in recent weeks, all part of a larger trend of groups making good on promises to do more to promote diversity following last year's Black Lives Matter protests.Destinations International on Jan. 14 announced the creation of a diversity and inclusion "strategy roadmap" for visitors bureaus, convention centers and other members. Among other things, the roadmap spells out best industry practices on the subject. The association has also launched a diversity and… Read More