Our Distinction
The Queer Destinations Committed distinction signifies a genuine commitment from destinations and companies to support LGBTQ+ travelers. It promotes awareness and trains staff to provide inclusive services throughout the destination's value chain.
ABOUT
The Queer Destinations Committed label seeks a destination's real and credible commitment to queer clients. Through our educational program, we raise awareness and educate to ensure that the destination and its value chain have human capital prepared to properly serve the community.
Being a Queer Destinations Committed brand or destination conveys and communicates a simple and honest message to the community: "You are welcome here and you can be yourself."
COMMITMENT
Being a Queer Destinations Committed partner is an ongoing commitment that does not end with time or with a single action. To maintain this distinction, all entities that obtain their Queer Destinations Committed recognition will be in a constant process of improvement and feedback. Our distinction serves as a mark of quality and a promise for those seeking a personalized and unique experience that is free from discrimination. So, visiting a Queer Destinations Committed partner, means:
100% of the collaborators have completed the Hospitality Meets Diversity Educational Program.
A commitment to respectful and equitable treatment of all customers and employees regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Zero tolerance of any kind of harassment, intimidation, mockery, threats, pointing or other attitudes of physical or psychological violence, targeting LGBTQ+ people.
METHODOLOGY
The Queer Destinations Committed Distinction, seeks real and credible commitment from a government, destination, or company to the community.
Upon completing the process, our partners receive a badge with a QR code system to gather real-time data that allows us to implement research methodologies to create more inclusive, respectful, and safe destinations.
This system also allows queer visitors to recognize the establishment as an LGBTQ+ inclusive place and provide honest feedback about their experience.
Educational Program
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) can no longer be just a “program” to be managed; it must become a destination purpose that is actively promoted on a daily basis.
Educational Program
The Queer Destinations Committed Distinction is achieved after all employees complete our educational program, Hospitality Meets Diversity, via our e-learning platform that incorporates updated statistical data, interviews, and practical case studies.
Six modules covering key concepts about the LGBTQ+ community.
Fifty lessons engage diverse learning methods and approach.
Complete the training for your team in about three hours.
Six modules covering key concepts about the LGBTQ+ community.
Fifty lessons engage diverse learning methods and approach.
The Educational Program is availbale in 8 languages.
Employees and collaborators sensitized to date.
Hospitality Meets Diversity includes updated statistical data, interviews, and real-life cases. We create a safe environment for training the LGBTQ+ community, focusing on their consumption habits and how to welcome them in the best possible way.