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
2021 EDI Strategy Roadmap
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)

ASAE Diversity & Inclusion Resources

ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES

ACCE Tips for Chambers to Engage on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

TRAVEL UNITY

DEI Standards for Travel & Tourism

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