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Black travelers want authentic engagement, not checkboxes

Written by Alana Dillette, Assistant Professor. L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Tourism RESET, San Diego State University

Black travelers want to see the travel industry embrace their full identities.AzmanL/ Getty

After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, when travel brands – including Delta Air Lines, Hilton and Enterprise – pronounced their support for diversity and the Black Lives Matter movement, our research group was motivated to conduct a study that...

Volvo Trucks partners with WomenCan Australia to boost driver workforce and open the road to equal opportunity
As demand for road freight surges towards 2030, Australia is facing a significant shortage of truck drivers, with women sti…
Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows
Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and …
KPAT Hotels appoints acclaimed chef Marky Godbeer to helm the Sunshine Coast’s newest venue Sully's Rooftop
Queensland-based KPAT Hotels has appointed Executive Chef Marky Godbeer, formerly of Brisbane’s The Calile Hotel, to lead S…
Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs
From July 31, the United States will impose up to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming into the US. Some Australian-made ex…
How Australia’s mining sector locks women out of high-paying roles
Mining is a critical industry for the Australian economy and has the potential to offer secure, well-paid and meaningful care…
Australia’s biggest stock exchange needs tougher competition, or we all risk paying the price
Almost every Australian has a stake in how well the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) works. Most working adults have supe…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race
New data shows Cockburn up 18.7%, Melville through $1.47 million, and Perth listings still near historic lows. This is not the national story. The national conversation about property right now is…

Demand for Back Office Support, Digital Content Creators and eCommerce Experts are on the Rise
Fiverr’s 8th Business Trends Index reveals that Australian businesses are looking for ways to streamline their back office and are also investing in their web strategy to pursue new growth…
AI marketing platform Brandollo sets eyes on SMBs
The platform was one of 10 graduates from QUTCEA’s Collider 2018 program Brandollo, a bespoke marketing and brand amplification platform for startups and small businesses, has today announced its official launch…
Never Run Out of Coffee Again with a Coffee Subscription
Do you love coffee? Do you always find yourself running out of coffee right when you need it most? Well, never fear, because there's a new way to make sure…

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

New data from leading talent company Randstad Australia shows flexible working and work-life balance could be critical to addressing ongoing talen...

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Most job seekers spend 11 to 14 hours per week on applications and still hear nothing back. That's not a motivation problem. That's a process proble...

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

The narrative around changing attitudes to car ownership has long focused on Gen Z. Younger Australians are often portrayed as the generation movi...

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Launchd, Australia's leading talent-first creator economy group, has acquired WeAreTENZING, one of New Zealand's most respected talent agencies, b...

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Australia prides itself on being an innovation economy. We celebrate startups, talk about productivity, and lean into our reputation for punching ...

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Led by seasoned capital markets veteran Mark Wang, the fund is purpose-built to serve Australia’s most productive yet chronically underserved busi...

Black travelers want authentic engagement, not checkboxes

Volvo Trucks partners with WomenCan Australia to boost driver workforce and open the road to equal opportunity

Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows

KPAT Hotels appoints acclaimed chef Marky Godbeer to helm the Sunshine Coast’s newest venue Sully's Rooftop

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

How Australia’s mining sector locks women out of high-paying roles

Australia’s biggest stock exchange needs tougher competition, or we all risk paying the price

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Perth's Southern Suburbs Are Running Their Own Race

Demand for Back Office Support, Digital Content Creators and eCommerce Experts are on the Rise

AI marketing platform Brandollo sets eyes on SMBs

Never Run Out of Coffee Again with a Coffee Subscription

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit