Driving Change: How Inclusion and Access Shape
Listen to audio Insights from the Destination International Social Inclusion Summit Destinations International (DI) hosted the 2024 Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, October 28-30, where they shared insights and resources on inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. During the summit, DI provided attendees with resources such as the Global Accessibility Report, Workforce Diversity and Retention Industry Brief, Social Inclusion Dictionary 2024, and Social Inclusion Resource Glossary. Attendees also received an “Ideas to Inspire Change” workbook, which provided best practices and ideas for discussion in breakout sessions. Smart Meetings discusses the importance of inclusion and accessibility in the meetings industry with Sophia Hyder Hock, chief inclusion officer at Destinations International. Smart meeting Why do these discussions and resources about inclusion and accessibility in the meetings and events industry make sense? Sophia Hyde Hawk Promoting conversations around inclusion and accessibility makes sense because business events can drive professional development and knowledge sharing and create significant economic impact. According to the…