US, Oct. 28 -- Destinations International (DI), the world's leading association representing destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), today issued an industry brief, "Addressing Workforce Diversification and Retention in the Travel Industry." The brief highlights the importance of diverse talent attraction and succession planning in the industry and outlines commitments to accelerate progress. The report was released at DI's 2024 Social Inclusion Summit.

DI has identified workforce diversification as a critical issue affecting the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Diverse workplaces create lasting community impact by representing the varied perspectives and experiences of their residents; further, t...