Social Inclusion Lexicon
Creating welcoming spaces where people feel like they belong is critical to community vitality and sustained economic growth, and we must complement metrics with a compelling narrative that appeals to emotions and core values.
The Social Inclusion Lexicon highlights 25 words used to articulate the significance of creating welcoming spaces, weaving together the tangible benefits of inclusion with its profound impact on individuals and communities. In doing so, we engage political leaders and community stakeholders in a dialogue that goes beyond numbers, to the very essence of why it is important to welcome and treat people with respect and dignity.
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Destinations International believes in the importance of cultivating a tourism industry that represents a wide variety of individuals at every level of our member organizations. We celebrate the broad range of human differences among us, while also embracing the commonalities we all share.
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Words matter in politics, and they need to be chosen carefully to carry an emotional connection to people’s values and the values of our industry.
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The inaugural equity, diversity, and inclusion summit focused on a variety of human-centric approaches designed to inspire and renew destination organization efforts toward creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment. Presenters provided data driven insights into the economic benefits of inclusion and why this work is integral to the vitality of a community.
