Travel + Leisure Co. Wins ARDA Circle of Excellence Award for Corporate Inclusion and Diversity Program at Annual Conference
April 24 2023 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Acclaimed global membership and leisure travel
company leads the industry with 19 award wins
At the annual American Resort Development Association (ARDA)
Timeshare Together conference, Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) was
honored with a total of 19 awards, including the prestigious ARDA
ACE Award for Diversity & Inclusion Program.
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Travel + Leisure Co. honored with a total
of 19 awards at the annual American Resort Development Association
(ARDA) Timeshare Together conference (Photo: Business Wire)
Celebrating the discovery of new places and perspectives that
travel enables, Travel + Leisure Co. modeled its inclusion and
diversity program around this sentiment, extending the uplifting
reality of taking a vacation as a cornerstone of the company
culture. A compelling commitment to inclusion and diversity
enhances the company’s “Full Circle” environmental, social and
governance (ESG) strategy for responsible tourism, fostering an
inclusive environment where associates, customers, suppliers and
communities feel appreciated, respected and valued.
“I am so proud of this important recognition that our
organization is stronger thanks to our sprit of inclusivity and our
celebration of diversity. We engage our global team through
authentic connections, extensive learning and development
opportunities, and a culture that invites diversity at every level
and location,” said Michael Brown, president and CEO of Travel +
Leisure Co. “As the world’s leading membership travel company, we
believe it is our responsibility to lead the way in leisure travel
while also fostering an inclusive environment where our associates
are connected and considered. Receiving the ARDA ACE award for our
efforts is a testament to the value in enabling associates to be
their authentic selves.”
Recognized for its ARDA ACE award-winning inclusion and
diversity efforts, the company prioritizes the development of
diverse leaders, with a 20.5% increase in racial and ethnic
diversity at the vice president and above level in 2022. Diversity
of thought and culture across all regions and roles is further
fortified through opportunities to participate in the company’s
Global Inclusion & Diversity Council for worldwide operations
leaders, and via six different Diversity Resource Groups (DRGs) –
Asians + Pacific Islanders in Travel, Coalition of Black
Associates, Veterans and Supporters in Travel, Fuerte!, Women in
Travel, and Pride – which are open to all associates.
In 2022, the company strengthened engagement in its six DRGs,
leading to a 34% increase in associate membership. DRGs hosted more
than 27 virtual sessions to celebrate affinity months and address
timely topics throughout the year, garnering the participation of
more than 5,800 associates around the world. DRG sessions featured
accomplished external speakers including physicians, chefs, mayors,
professional athletes, authors and business owners, providing
important opportunities for conversation, understanding, and
personal and career development.
ARDA Awards were also presented to top teams, projects and
individuals representing the company’s Wyndham Destinations
(vacation ownership) and Panorama (travel and membership) business
lines including:
- ACE Project of Excellence – Club Wyndham Atlanta
- ACE Emerging Leader Award – Courtney Robicheaux
- Marketing Team – Club Wyndham Atlanta Marketing
Team
- Marketing Program – Destination Dollars + GiftUp
Program
- Salesperson: In-House – Robert Brown
- Salesperson: Traditional Line – Lucas Oliveira
- Salesperson: Specialty Sales – Scott Ward
- Sales Training Team – Instructional Design & Sales
Training “Talent Team”
- Legal or Regulatory Manager – Donna Borthwick
- Human Resources Professional – Carina Jones
- Talent Acquisition Professional – Tara Thompson
- Technology Team – Club Wyndham Waitlist Project
Team
- Maintenance Manager – James “Kimo” Miguel
- Housekeeping Team Member – Frank Lopes
- Newsletter – Compass Notes Associate Newsletter
- Digital Magazine – Club Wyndham Destinations Fall
Digital Magazine
- Social Media Campaign – RCI Insiders Facebook Group
- Interior Design – Common Area: Club Wyndham Atlanta
“With a mission to put the world on vacation, our success relies
on the contributions and innovations across our corporate,
membership travel, and cornerstone timeshare teams,” added Brown.
“It was an honor to celebrate all of our award finalists and
winners at the annual ARDA Spring Conference.”
To learn more about Travel + Leisure Co. and its commitment to
inclusion and diversity, please visit
www.travelandleisureco.com.
About Travel + Leisure Co.
As the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company,
Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) transformed the way families
vacation with the introduction of the most dynamic points-based
vacation ownership program at Club Wyndham, and the first vacation
exchange network, RCI. The company delivers more than six million
vacations each year at 245+ timeshare resorts worldwide, through
tailored travel and membership products, and via Travel + Leisure
GO - the signature subscription travel club inspired by the pages
of Travel + Leisure magazine. With hospitality and responsible
tourism at the heart of all we do, our 18,000+ dedicated associates
bring out the best in people and places around the globe. We put
the world on vacation. Learn more at travelandleisureco.com.
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