Join Travel Unity for the 2021 Travel Unity Summit, a virtual and in-person gathering focusing on "How to Practice Applied DEI."
Travel Unity is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training for the travel industry. The Travel Unity Summit will focus on why diversity is key to a region's sustainability, and how we can attract more diverse travelers.
In-person sessions will take place at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, overlooking Mirror Lake. The summit will be an opportunity to learn, connect, and share.
Business owners, frontline workers, community leaders, and anyone who is interested in creating a vibrant future for the Adirondack region.
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View detailed session breakout
Friday, November 5, 2021
8-9 a.m.: Breakfast and Networking
9-9:30 a.m.: Welcome from ROOST and Travel Unity
9:30-11 a.m.: Creating Actionable & Realistic DEI Plans
11-11:30 a.m.: Break
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: DEI in Organizations: Case Studies and Discussion
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Developing Your Professional DEI Journey
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.: Lunch
2:30 - 4 p.m.: DEI- Forward Marketing
4-5 p.m.: Case Study
5:30 p.m.: Happy Hour at Generations Tap & Grill at Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
Saturday, November 6, 2021
8-9 a.m.: Breakfast and Networking
9-9:30 a.m.: Introductions and Roundtable Recap
9:30-11 a.m.: How the New Your State Travel Industry is Stepping Up to Address DEI
11-11:30 a.m.: Break
11:30 AM- 1:30 p.m.: Deep Dive: What it Means to be Welcomed and Welcoming.
1:30 p.m.: Conference Sendoff
In addition to the Lake Placid sessions, virtual presentations will be held online in late October and early November.
Discounted room rates are available at Golden Arrow for summit attendees. Village side: $99/night. Lakeside: $119/night. Please contact the Golden Arrow directly for reservations.
Please stay tuned for more details!
Founded in 2016, Travel Unity is a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in travel through individual and community empowerment.