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TTG LGBT is gearing up for its third year, with two new co-partners and Celebrity Cruises confirmed as headline partner for a further two years.
Now in its third year, TTG is proud to announce that Celebrity Cruises has confirmed its support as headline partner of TTG LGBT for the next two years, with two new additional partners signed up for 2017.
The TTG lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender network was launched in 2015 to embrace and promote diversity and inclusion within the travel industry.
Since its inception, the initiative has held several networking events featuring speakers from outside the industry, as well as two sell-out conferences, and has grown in popularity, attracting support from both LGBT people and allies from across the sector.
Jo Rzymowska, Celebrity Cruises UK & Ireland and Asia-Pacific managing director, said: “Our mantra at Celebrity Cruises is to open up the world, and embracing diversity is a theme we are very proud to champion. The UK travel industry is a better place for growing its LGBT credentials.”
Existing co-partners – Holiday Extras, Abta, Virgin Holidays and the Malta Tourism Authority – have also all re-signed, and TTG LGBT is thrilled to welcome two new partners – Hoseasons and the Israel Government Tourist Office.
Hoseasons managing director Simon Altham said: “Our commitment and vision for diversity and inclusion drives us to create opportunities for all. Many businesses shy away from the issue of diversity in the workplace – either through fear of alienating customers and employees, or through a lack of basic knowledge and understanding.
“Diversity is a key part of creating a productive, inclusive and successful workplace. Getting it right broadens the knowledge of wider communities, and creates a vast talent pool to build an exciting, forward-thinking workforce.”
Sharon Bershadsky, director of the Israel Government Tourist Office in London, added: “Israel celebrates diversity in all its forms, none more so than the LGBT community, which is thriving in Tel Aviv.
“The rainbow flag flies year-round and there is a massive carnival in June to celebrate Pride.”
Headline partner Celebrity Cruises:
“TTG LGBT has ensured that diversity and inclusion have remained high-profile topics for the travel industry. More businesses are addressing their stance on promoting and welcoming LGBT communities within their own employee make up, and ensuring that the holidays and travel experiences they offer also meet the needs of LGBT consumers. This all makes for better business.”
Co-partners
Abta:
“Abta is pleased to once again be supporting TTG LGBT this year. Abta is fully committed to providing equal opportunities in the workplace and ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and we believe that it is important to support this message and encourage this commitment throughout the industry.”
Holiday Extras:
“Engagement with our friends across the travel industry is crucial to continue to create an inclusive working environment and push forward the pioneering work already achieved within the initiative.”
Hoseasons:
“As one of the few big travel brands that have been at the forefront of diversity marketing, it was an easy decision to make for us to support TTG LGBT and we are thrilled to be working on this initiative alongside such an esteemed group of partners.”
Israel Government Tourist Office:
“We are thankful to TTG for giving us the opportunity to participate in their LGBT activities and look forward to welcoming members of the LGBT community to our warm, sunny shores.”
Malta Tourism Authority:
“We are honoured to work with TTG to promote better understanding of the LGBT community across the world.”
Virgin Holidays:
“We made a public commitment to diversity last year where we unveiled a three-year plan to become one of the most inclusive and LGBT-friendly travel companies in the UK. TTG is one of the most respected voices in the industry and we look forward to working with them to encourage our suppliers and partners to embrace diversity and inclusion with the same enthusiasm we have.”
