Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
DEI Resources
A collection of resources from STS, and our partners, to provide access to information and tools to assist our members in addressing the issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in their communities.
Tourism Industry Partner Resources
DESTINATIONS INTERNATIONAL
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion CEO Pledge for Destination Organizations
Destinations International Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Study (November 2020)
Board Diversity for Destination Organizations from SearchWide Global, Destinations International, and DMOProz
Association Resources
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES (ASAE)
ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES
ACCE Tips for Chambers to Engage on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
TRAVEL UNITY
Attraction and Outdoor Recreation Resources
Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Resource Library - River Network
Five Ways to Make the Outdoors More Inclusive - The Atlantic
Talking About Race Portal - National Museum of African American History & Culture
Diversity in Adventure Travel: U.S. Travelers of Color Report - The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)
Industry Leader Letters and Articles
Letter from Monica Smith to the membership of the Southeast Tourism Society
Letter from Timothy Bush to the Louisiana Assn of CVBs
Letter from Ricky Thigpen to the Visit Jackson Community
An Open Letter from Black Destination Industry Leaders
Visit Baltimore CEO: Let’s Have the Race Conversation and Change Tourism Once and For All READ ARTICLE
Articles and Resources
Routt County Colorado -The DIY Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Toolkit
Leading During a Pandemic: Why Diverse Leadership Matters More Than Ever
How to Manage When Things Are Not Okay (And Haven’t Been For Centuries) in The Management Center
This List Of Books, Films, And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea from NPR
Critical Racial & Social Justice Education from Robin DiAngelo, PhD
Research and Resources
NBC News “Airbnb to limit use of travelers' names as an anti-racism experiment in Oregon”, 2022 - more information
Morning Consult “Brands Keep Falling Short With Black Travelers”, 2022 - more information
MMGY Global “The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities & Priorities”, 2021 - more information
MMGY Global “U.S. Hispanic Travelers Spent $113.9 Billion on Domestic Travel According to a New Study”, 2021 - more information
PhocusWire “Black Travel Alliance Campaign Reveals Lack of Diversity in Travel Industry”, 2020 - more information
The University of Massachusetts Amherst “Racial Discrimination and African Americans' Travel Behavior:
The Utility of Habitus and Vignette Technique”, 2015 - more information
Research Reports from Mandala Research
Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture - Talking About Race Portal
DEI Videos
ABC News special program: America in Pain: What Comes Next?
CBS News special program: Justice for All
LinkedIn - Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging for All: Stream via LinkedIn
Systemic Racism Explained: Video
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man: Episode #1 and Episode #2