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LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion for the Tourism Industry: an In-Person Workshop

LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion for the Tourism Industry:
an In-Person Workshop

In partnership with the Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce, Explorers’ Edge presents LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion for the Tourism Industry, an In Person Workshop.

The workshop is designed to help tourism-based businesses learn about LGBT+ inclusion and how to understand, value and serve LGBT+ customers and employees.

Event Details:
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 10:30am to 2:00pm, at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts & Bobby Orr Hall of Fame, 2 Bay St, Parry Sound, ON. P2A 1S3

Agenda:

10.30 am Presentation

An intro to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Travel market
An exploration of terminology, orientation, gender identity, and gender expression
Inclusion considerations for 2SLGBTQIA+ workers and customers

15-minute Lunch Break – Included with registration

12.15 pm Workshop

A scenario designed to explore and encourage discussion of what inclusion in the workplace can and should look like (i.e. allyship, inclusive practices, etc.)
A series of scenarios designed to explore and encourage discussion of what supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ customers can and should look like (i.e. policies and practices, intervention, etc.)
Next steps: an opportunity to encourage participants to consider and commit to their next steps
Q&A

For businesses interested in developing the LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender and related communities) market, please answer our short survey (less than five minutes to complete).

Complete The Survey