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Braille will be used on United's aircraft to denote aircraft rows and seats.

United Airlines will add Braille signage in its airplanesUnited Airlines expects to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Braille signage by 2026.

RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo at the IATA Annual General Meeting.

Airlines pledged to elevate women to leadership jobs. How have they done?Airlines that signed IATA's pledge to grow the representation of women in senior leadership are making progress.

Europe Travel Insights

These are the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in Europe

These are the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in EuropeOpen For Business offers a rating system of international destinations based on their inclusivity, diversity and other factors.

Michael Henderson

Black and Gay Travel founder Michael Henderson on building comfortNicole Edenedo spoke with Henderson about his mission and how he's using group travel as the means to achieve a level of...

Africa / Middle East Travel Insights

Jeffrey Solomon (front right) with family and friends on a pilot safari for same-sex families offered by African Travel Inc.

What does Uganda's new anti-gay law mean for LGBTQ+ travel in Africa?Tourism officials fear a ripple effect for the rest of the continent but say travel agents can play a pivotal role in making...

The website and app Official Black Wall Street helps connect travelers to Black-owned businesses.

Black travelers want seamless, safe experiences. There's an app for thatTechnology is at the center of an expanding global safety net being built for Black travelers, as more entrepreneurs create...

An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019.

Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: The gay cruise comes of ageLGBTQ+ travelers are seeking cruise itineraries and experiences that go beyond nonstop partying in the Caribbean, and lines...

The study found that 67% of respondents said they are more likely to book travel with LGBTQ+-owned brands, a slight increase from 62% in 2022.

LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairsResearch from Booking.com reveals that 80% of U.S. LGBTQ+ travelers say they must consider their safety, up from 65% in 2022.

RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo at the IATA Annual General Meeting.

RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo at the IATA Annual General Meeting. Photo Credit: Robert Silk Airlines pledged to elevate women to leadership jobs. How have they done?Airlines that signed IATA's pledge to grow the representation of women in senior leadership are making progress.

The website and app Official Black Wall Street helps connect travelers to Black-owned businesses.

Black travelers want seamless, safe experiences. There's an app for thatTechnology is at the center of an expanding global safety net being built for Black travelers, as more entrepreneurs create...

An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019.

Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: The gay cruise comes of ageLGBTQ+ travelers are seeking cruise itineraries and experiences that go beyond nonstop partying in the Caribbean, and lines...

The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in St. Augustine, Fla., one of many Black cultural attractions to visit in the state.

Embracing Florida's Black history landmarksFrom Miami to Jacksonville, here are places you can visit to learn about Florida's rich Black history.

Clockwise from top left: Nicole Edenedo of Travel Weekly, Jackie Williams of NuVibe Travel, Jazzmine Douse of AmaWaterways and Rebecca Tobin of Travel Weekly on the Folo by Travel Weekly podcast..

Creating AmaWaterways' Black heritage river cruiseTwo people instrumental in creating AmaWaterways' Soulful Epicurean cruise talk about their experience and what it means for...

Members of the press trip hosted by Vrbo to attend the 50th anniversary summit of the National Brotherhood of Skiers in Vail, Colo.

Black travelers: Inclusion in actionFrom the ski slopes of Vail to the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the travel industry is making strides in increasing the...

A sign at Legoland New York's Fire Academy attraction shows its sensory guide for families with autistic children.

Legoland builds up autism-friendly options by certifying its U.S. parksNew signage is just part of an initiative at Legoland parks to give as much information as possible for guests who are on the...

An image from Delta's Faces of Travel open-source library shows Black girlfriends enjoying a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

Black travel professionals see signs of progressBlack travel professionals have long cited the lack of both products that focus on the Black experience and representation in...

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