BETHESDA, Md. - Marriott International, Inc. today announced a new marketing campaign aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travelers, friends and families – "Be You, With Us". | eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News
A letter from the desk of a lesbian creative director.
by Macaela VanderMost, Newfangled Studios
Macaela VanderMost, executive creative director and founder, Newfangled Studios
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As our world becomes increasingly diverse, the hospitality industry recognizes the need to reflect this in the way it operates. The multicultural and multinational market would benefit from hotels and leisure properties appointing diverse management teams that understand their backgrounds, needs, and desires, and can effectively reach a diverse target market.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Feb 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) The Cesario Group, a Broker Associate at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Miami Beach, Florida – is proud to announce its recent certification as an LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE®) through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Supplier Diversity Initiative. The NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community and serves as the nation’s exclusive certifying body for the LGBT-owned and operated businesses.
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