As an LGBTQ+ professional, travel comes with an extra layer of uncertainty. Though the world is becoming an altogether friendlier and more tolerant place, there are still challenges to overcome and hoops to jump through. So, to celebrate Pride Month 2024, we spoke to our very own Diversity & Inclusion Manager Brit Clayton who gives her top 6 destinations for LGBTQ+ business travellers as told through the prism of her own experiences abroad.
Join our MD of Europe, Dave Bishop, and Group Marketing Director, John Cooper, as they discuss what will influence corporate travel management in 2025. Dave and John also offer a few tips on how to elevate your business travel experience in the year ahead.
With a career in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) that began as a police investigator, Brit Clayton has plenty of stories to tell. From guiding EDI research for the British Psychological Society to raising awareness of conversion therapy at Pride, Brit has a genuine passion for her work and a love for helping people reach their full potential, regardless of age, ability, or way of working. In this article, we chat with Brit about her day-to-day responsibilities as a Diversity & Inclusion Manager at Gray Dawes, her ultimate career highlights, and what it takes to work in the EDI industry.
If you’re just starting out on incorporating inclusivity in your corporate travel policy, then this blog is for you! Let’s get you started with our six super quick tips on what to consider when building an inclusive travel programme.