THE COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE: 2023 DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION CONFERENCE

ABOUT US

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

Powered by Tourism Diversity Matters, The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Conference is a cross industry summit dedicated to the exchange of insights and concepts about diversity, equity and inclusion best practices. Our goal is to provide a forum to discuss strategies that can influence corporate social responsibility and broaden cross-cultural understanding.

At conference you will:

LEARN how to incorporate the critical components of diversity, equity and inclusion into your organization’s corporate culture
ENSURE that your organization’s diversity, inclusion and equity strategy aligns with its business objectives
HEAR research about what customers want from diversity, inclusion and equity focused organizations
REVIEW accountability mechanisms to measure the success of your diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives
UNDERSTAND how a globally inclusive and culturally dynamic workforce can be created

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

ABOUT TDM

The Collective Experience: 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Conference is designed for CEOs, corporate leaders, Chief Diversity Officers government officials, and university-level educators and administrators who are all seeking new innovative, forward thinking diversity, equity and inclusion strategies.

Want to attend but need materials to support your request? Download our Professional Development Opportunity template here.

About Tourism Diversity Matters:

Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) is a 501(c)(6) founded in 2021 to empower tourism organizations to evolve and achieve excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Dedicated solely to all dimensions of DEI, TDM drives organizations forward through four primary pillars of activity: Apprenticeships, Workforce Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategies, and Research and Data. TDM collaborates with renowned academic institutions and industry partners to address workforce disparities and ensure tourism organizations have equitable access to forward-thinking research and educational resources. Through exceptional expertise and leading DEI strategies, TDM’s highly customized work guides organizations to fuel innovation, grow their business and become an employer of choice. Learn more at tourismdiversitymatters.org.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Responsible tourism is about reducing social and economic inequalities and building awareness. Tourism Diversity Matters (TDM) is committed to empowering the tourism and events industry to change and evolve as we work to advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and guest experience.

Education is the first step toward effecting change and ensuring dignity and respect in the travel process. Leveraging the collective voices for these transformative industries will ultimately deliver a more inclusive and meaningful impact as we welcome all.

Become a Tourism Diversity Matters Partner:

We encourage industry leaders to get involved with Tourism Diversity Matters by supporting our Strategic Partnerships that aim to strengthen the organization’s focus and ability for long-term sustainability for the tourism industry on issues related to DEI. TDM has tiered partnership opportunities available. For more information about TDM's mission and how to get involved, please get in touch with Greg DeShields at gdeshields@tourismdiversitymatters.org.

Where it all Started.

The Collective Experience was the vision of Ed McNeil, Present & CEO of Lodging Media, back in 2011 to create the Lodging HR & Diversity Summit bringing together hotel owners, executives, HR professionals, thought leaders, and academics in a campus-like setting to discuss the importance of diversity within the hospitality industry. The conference evolved from 2011 to 2020 in Boston, Georgetown, Crystal City, and Philadelphia. Ed McNeil established a forum for frank discussions for Tourism and Hospitality leaders to network and learn why diversity ownership and leadership are vital to future generations of the lodging industry.

Take a look back at this video to see what inspired the TDM Collective Experience.