{"id":285669,"date":"2024-04-16T13:26:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T12:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/?p=285669"},"modified":"2024-11-21T16:15:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T16:15:41","slug":"creating-an-inclusive-travel-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/en-au\/blog\/creating-an-inclusive-travel-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating an Inclusive Travel Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER BANNER&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEI_traveller.jpg&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Creating an Inclusive Travel Programme&#8221; subhead=&#8221;six quick tips to get you started&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER &#8211; Fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; title_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.29)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; z_index_tablet=&#8221;500&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; button_one_text__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;SECTION &#8211; Introduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;ROW &#8211; Intro Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT &#8211; Intro Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Quick tips to achieving Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity in your corporate travel programme<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As organisations continue to invest in an inclusive and diverse workforce, it&#8217;s important to reflect this in your ravel porogramme, ensuring your policy includes DE&amp;I best practices.<\/p>\n<p>Diversity includes race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and mental and physical disabilities. All of these must be taken into careful consideration when devising your travel programme. But a successful policy is also about meeting an employee\u2019s unique needs and preferences, including dealing with potential risks or challenges they face at work or on business trips.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re just starting out on incorporating inclusivity in your corporate travel policy, then this blog is for you! Let&#8217;s get you started with our six super quick tips on what to consider when building an inclusive travel programme.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#efefef&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEI_consultation_2.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;traveller feedback&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Serious young adult woman shares struggles with female therapist&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>#1<\/h3>\n<h3>Understand and listen to your travellers<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dig deep into specifics related to gender, health and disability, age or sexual orientation. Collect anonymous data to understand employee experiences. This will enable you to fully understand your travellers.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>#2<\/h3>\n<h3>Engage with Human Resources<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Involve HR teams to find out what employees are saying about DE&amp;I. Take their advice on how to implement any feedback. HR can also advise you on how to approach difficult conversations with your employees, with empathy and sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEI_consultation_1.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;human resourcxes consultation&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Young adult woman gestures and talks during interview with businesswoman&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#efefef&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEI_training.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;travel training session&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Multiracial group of businesspeople attending a conference event&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>#3<\/h3>\n<h3>Provide pre-travel safety training<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Travel safety training should include local laws of the destination that your employees are travelling to and the risks and solutions. For example, risks and solutions for your LGBTQ travellers or for woman travelling solo on business trips.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our essential tips to help solo female travellers stay safe, comfortable, and confident while away on a business trip &#8211; click <a href=\"\/blog\/guide-solo-female-traveller\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>#4<\/h3>\n<h3>Communication is key<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to find ways to engage and communicate all the safety and need to know information with your travellers, through a wide range of resources that is easily accessible for them.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEI_traveller_communication.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;traveller communication&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Businesswoman using digital tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#efefef&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gdg.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEI_wheelchair_traveller.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;wheelchair traveller waiting for a train&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Man on wheel chair waiting for the train&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>#5<\/h3>\n<h3>Travelling with a disability<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Disabilities can affect business travel and your policy should be changed to ensure comfort and safety.<\/p>\n<p>You can deep dive further into this topic with our recent article on travelling with a disability &#8211; click <a href=\"\/blog\/travelling-business-disability\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;6&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;TEXT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>#6<\/h3>\n<h3>Use a Travel Management Company<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Several TMCs have invested a lot in DE&amp;I travel policies and can support you with creating yours. 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