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Destinations International Announces Release of 2022 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Study on Destination Organizations
2/25/2022
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA – Destinations International, the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), today announced the release of the 2022 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Study on Destination Organizations which outlines the business case for diversity and offers data, insights and opportunities for destination organizations. The study can be downloaded here. “Destinations International continues to be committed to transforming destination communities through thought leadership, best practices and tools based on EDI standards and principles,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International. “In 2017, Destinations International made the decision to prioritize equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a strategic goal for the association and we have come a long way in five years. To continue to develop and advance strategies to achieve this vision, it is critical to continue to benchmark data from members and track and measure progress on behalf of the destination marketing and management industry.” "Our latest study demonstrates some of the great work our destination organizations have done in the field of EDI since 2020,” said Sophia Hyder Hock, chief diversity officer at Destinations International. “We fully acknowledge that there is still work to be done but it's important to reflect on the small ripples of change today, which hopefully lead to waves of systematic change for our future.” Destinations International has released several initiatives to support its priority to equity, diversity and inclusion:
The study can be downloaded here. For more information, contact Caitlyn Blizzard at cblizzard@destinationsinternational.org. About Destinations International Destinations International is the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and tourism boards. Destinations International is about serving destination marketing professionals first and foremost. Together with more than 5,675 members and partners from nearly 600 destinations in approximately 12 countries, Destinations International represents a powerful forward-thinking, collaborative association; exchanging bold ideas, connecting innovative people and elevating tourism to its highest potential. For more information, visit www.destinationsinternational.org. Contact: questions@exhibitormagazine.com |
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