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Why a Vacation Home Is the Ultimate Summer Upgrade Summer is officially here and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make sense to consider if owning your own vacation home is right for you. An Ameriprise Financial survey sheds light on why people buy a second, or vacation, home (see below): • Vacation destination or a place to get away from the stresses of everyday life (81%) • Better weather (49%) • Rental income (41%) • Primary residence in the future... GayRealEstate.com #gayrealtor #gayrealestate #lgbtq

Tourism Diversity Matters celebrates National Disability Independence Day, which commemorates the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. There is much work to be done to continue to guarantee accessibility and belonging for all. We can educate ourselves on the policies and rights afforded by the ADA, donate to disability-rights organizations, speak out about discrimination when we see it, hire people with disabilities, advocate at all levels of government for increasingly inclusive policies, and use thoughtful, people-first language when talking about disabilities. Those working in tourism can ensure their marketing materials are accessible to everyone, display imagery that reflects people of all abilities, clearly outline how their organization makes their facilities and activities suitable for an array of ability levels, and work with a diverse group of subject-matter experts to inform and influence policies, training, content and tourism offerings. #TourismDiversityMatters #Accessibility #accessibletravel #DisabilityIndependenceDay SearchWide Global Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau ConferenceDirect ASM Global Freeman Company Destination DC Destinations International U.S. Travel Association IMEX Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board Simpleview Spectra New York City Tourism + Conventions Miles Partnership Visit Lauderdale ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership Visit Baltimore MGM Resorts International Institute for Diversity Certification, (IDC), Inc. (formerly The Society For Diversity) Experience Columbus Visit Phoenix Temple UniversitySan Diego State UniversityAccor Visit Buffalo Niagara

Travel should be an enriching experience for everyone, but for individuals with disabilities, it can often pose challenges. Check out our insightful article from Chloe Johnson with Amelia Peckham Petrina Barber and Rosemary Richings shedding light on how UK travel brands are stepping up to make travel more accessible for everyone. Here’s a insight into what the article covers: 🗺️ A growing community of travellers with disabilities is reshaping the conversation, sharing invaluable tips and experiences, leading to increased media coverage. ✈️ While progress is underway in addressing systemic issues in accessible travel, there's still a lot of ground to cover. 🧳 Brands are embracing activism and authenticity, integrating inclusive values into their marketing campaigns. What are your thoughts on these exciting developments in inclusive travel? Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion on how we can make travel accessible for everyone. Dive into the article to uncover more about the initiatives reshaping the landscape of travel https://lnkd.in/e6J8kdeS #Inclusivity #TravelInsights #TravelBrands #Accessibility

It's Mardi Gras and it feels like I should absolutely send flowers to New Orleanian Rhonda Broussard, the CEO of Beloved Community. I really love how Beloved Community approaches rest and time off. So often organizations try use unlimited PTO to solve the need for more rest. But research shows that people with unlimited PTO often end up taking *less* time off (https://buff.ly/3OGWwBE ). I believe it's because we're using an individual solution for a problem that requires a collective approach. When Rhonda and her team were explore how they could embed a practice of rest into their organization, they found they needed a collective approach and now take a monthly sabbatical together in February. https://buff.ly/3wn8cDe Rhonda makes sure to emphasize that this rest practice isn't about finding a way to be more productive. Community rest is an act of resistance and part of Beloved's mission to change workplaces and communities to be more compassionate, able to create with abundance, and move towards collective liberation. Beloved intentionally built their business model to include rest, which has allowed them to grow and thrive while embracing rest. I'm really inspired by how Rhonda built this liberation practice while growing an organization. Rhonda proves a liberated economic model CAN exist. We can thrive AND rest. Laissez les bon temps rouler! (Et bon repos!) This #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm celebrating 29 Black women who have influenced me through the ways they pursue their own liberation. Black women's work is often unrecognized and not cited, and this month I'm determined to pass out a few flowers to Black women. #Day13 #29LoveLettersToBlackWomen #GiveBlackWomenTheirFlowers

Thank you, Travel South Dakota, for having me present, "Accessible Tourism: Etiquette and Resources," today at your first webinar of fall 2024. The presentation included: - Learning how to interact more effectively with people with disabilities - Discovering ways to market your services to travelers with disabilities - Increasing your knowledge of key accessibility features #AccessibleTravel #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityEtiquette

These are leaders have made inclusion and accessibility a fundamental principle of their work. They are always looking to identify solutions to obstacles and practices that stand in the way of full and equal access for individuals with disabilities and sometimes that involves creating new approaches that can be scaled up in other locations. That’s how the Champions drive systematic change and a more inclusive future. #inclusion #disability #accessibility

Summer is officially here and with that comes summer travel! What adventures do you have planned this summer? ✈️ Accessibility when traveling can be very intimidating and those with disabilities often have to do a lot of research to make sure they can experience their vacation to the fullest. Have you ever noticed LAX's efforts towards accessibility? From accessible restrooms to visual and auditory aids, there are a lot of systems in place for those with disabilities. What do you notice that's missing? What struggles have you run into while traveling? Read more: https://bit.ly/4eiBWmd

Summer is officially here and with that comes summer travel! What adventures do you have planned this summer? ✈️ Accessibility when traveling can be very intimidating and those with disabilities often have to do a lot of research to make sure they can experience their vacation to the fullest. Have you ever noticed LAX's efforts towards accessibility? From accessible restrooms to visual and auditory aids, there are a lot of systems in place for those with disabilities. What do you notice that's missing? What struggles have you run into while traveling? Read more: https://bit.ly/4eiBWmd

If arguments about #equity #esg are not enough to move #marketing #hr #hiringManagers #designers #architects #airlines etc etc then let’s discuss the economic strength and #descretionary money #pwd have. Let our firm work with each of these teams and directors and VP’s in your organization to increase profits and enhance #shareholdervalue Optimal performance Consultants, optimizing customer access and employee performance since 1990

What if you could actually make it happen?   I like people who dream big.   But what I like even more is people who also make their dreams come true.   When I first came to Lanzarote over 14 years ago, this island, like many other beautiful holiday destinations, was largely inaccessible for people with disabilities.   Sure, there were a few travel agencies that offered adapted accommodation and transfers. But for most people with disabilities, Lanzarote would always remain a bucket-list dream.   Through my own life journey and my personal experience with disabilities, I thought of ways to make Lanzarote more accessible. Not by changing the rugged lava fields or installing ramps on every beach. 🌋   But by envisioning adapted experiences.   This includes adapted accommodation, transfers, disability equipment, etc. But it doesn’t stop there. It’s about finding other things to do and see on the island that ARE or CAN BE MADE accessible with the right adjustments and personnel.   A very simple example of an adapted experience that no one seemed to be able to offer are our private wine tasting tours for people with disabilities. We’ll provide an adapted vehicle and make sure we choose bodegas that are fully accessible for wheelchairs. 🍷🍇   So, if Lanzarote has been at the top of your bucket list for a while but you’re unsure about visiting the island with your disabilities, our team and I have got you covered.   Make your dream come true and spend a holiday of a lifetime with us on SUNNY Lanzarote.   #adaptedholiday #accessibility #disability #Lanzarote #LanzAbility