CREATING SPACE FOR AAPI TRAVELERS
RUMY MOHTA , PRESIDENT OF ATLAS VENTURES , SHARES HOW THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY CAN CONTINUE TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND BECOME MORE INCLUSIVE .
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Rumy Mohta
At a conference this past spring , I attended an educational session that focused on why diversity matters in the travel industry , both locally and globally . As the speaker put data on the screen representing the economic benefits of diverse and inclusive travel , a voice chimed in from behind me pointing out that none of the data included AAPI ( Asian American Pacific Islander ) travelers .
The conversation that ensued from this comment was educational and meaningful , and I believe everyone walked away with something further to think about .
PHOTOS BY RUMY MOHTA
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