Thursday Oct 29 – Salle Colbert Paris 7

Queer-Friendly Destinations: A Competitive Advantage?

Inclusion, attractiveness and tourism growth As traveler expectations evolve, inclusivity is becoming an increasingly important factor in destination choice and brand perception.

What can destinations learn from those leading the way?

Thursday Oct 30

DEI Dead or Alive?

Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have experienced significant shifts globally, influenced by political, social and economic factors.  While some organizations have scaled back or rebranded their DEI efforts, others continue to uphold and adapt.  Who is doing what and why?

• Zina Bencheikh, Managing Director, EMEA, Intrepid [UK]
• Carlota Galvan, Head of ESG, HBX Group [Spain]
• Edgar Weggelaar, CEO, Queer Destinations [Spain]

Moderator: Eric De Groot, Meeting Designer, MindMeeting [Dutch]