Championing Inclusive Travel with Roni Weiss

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In this powerful Season 6 premiere, host Amy Hager sits down with Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel Unity, to explore the intersection of diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and global travel. From his personal journey as a neurodivergent traveler to addressing how political climates impact tourism, Roni brings insight, honesty, and heart to the conversation.Highlights from this great conversation: How Roni’s early experiences with ADD shaped his career and travel mindsetThe founding of Travel Unity and the need for systemic change in the travel industryWhy privilege and identity matter when discussing travel access and safetyThe real-world effects of U.S. political policies on international tourismHow DEI language is being quietly erased from some organizationsWhy knowing your organization’s “why” is essential in times of uncertaintyWhat grassroots advocacy can look like in the tourism spaceTips for travel professionals and students to promote inclusive travel experiencesTravel Unity Website: https://travelunity.org/Website: https://www.risetravelinstitute.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risetravelinstitute/featured Instagram: instagram.com/risetravelinstitute

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