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Celebrating of Pride Month in hotels is now common, recognising the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diversity.
June is celebrated as the Pride Month, Have been seeing organisations and brands showcasing their support to the community through various media channels. Many brands have been carrying promotions and offering rewards or incentives. Hotels are also social centres that celebrate occasions; not only have that events become a source of generating revenue. Work places are promoting inclusive culture and endorsing diversity in their corporate policies.Considering the possibilities of hotels participating in the movement as inclusive partners; creating awareness and also generating revenue.
Pride Month is a time of celebration, remembrance, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. In the hotel industry, it presents an opportunity to create inclusive spaces, foster acceptance, and honor the achievements of those who have fought for equality.
Hotels are increasingly recognising the importance of fostering an inclusive environment that embraces diversity. From training staff in LGBTQ+ sensitivity to implementing gender-neutral policies, hotels are actively working towards creating safe and welcoming spaces for guests of all orientations and gender identities. By prioritising inclusivity, hotels can send a powerful message that everyone is valued and respected.
Embracing diversity celebrates the uniqueness of each individual and harnesses the collective power of their differences to fuel creativity, innovation, and exceptional service. It helps unlock the full potential of team members, resulting in outstanding guest experiences. Diversity goes beyond the obvious differences such as race, gender, and ethnicity. It encompasses a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences.
Inclusion is the cornerstone that strives to create a space where every person feels valued, respected, and included. Also provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of their background or characteristics. Commitment to inclusion should extend beyond hiring practices, training programs, guest services, and interactions within teams. True inclusion requires ongoing education, open dialogue, and continuous improvement.
All team members should be encouraged to voice their ideas, concerns, and perspectives, knowing that diverse viewpoints contribute to the collective growth. Organisations should provide the necessary resources and support to ensure that diversity and inclusion remain at the forefront of their culture. The focus should be on creating unforgettable experiences that celebrate the richness of humanity not just achieving business goals or financial profitability.
During Pride Month, hotels organise a range of events and activities that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. These include art exhibitions featuring queer artists, educational workshops on LGBTQ+ history or panel discussions on important issues affecting the community. By engaging both guests and staff in these activities, hotels promote understanding and empathy, fostering a sense of unity among all individuals.
Some hotels partner with local LGBTQ+ organisations and charities to provide support and raise awareness. This can involve fundraising events, sponsorship of Pride parades, or donating a portion of profits to their causes. By actively participating in the community, hotels demonstrate their commitment to making a positive impact and standing in solidarity with the community.
Culinary teams in hotels often create special Pride-inspired menus that offer a delightful gastronomic experience. Additionally, hotels may introduce Pride-themed amenities, such as rainbow-colored room decorations or complimentary Pride-themed gifts, to add an extra touch of celebration and inclusivity for their guests.
Hotels are investing in LGBTQ+ diversity training programs to educate their staff about the unique needs and sensitivities of the community. By fostering a knowledgeable and understanding team, hotels can provide exceptional service to the guests, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Pride Month can serve as a platform for the hotel industry to celebrate diversity, foster acceptance, and support the community. Hotels are working towards creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed, respected and celebrated.
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UP Boards Topper Prachi Nigam was trolled on social media for her facial hair; our obsession with appearance is harsh on young minds.
Prachi Nigam’s photo has been doing the rounds on social media for the right reasons. Well, scratch that- I wish the above statement were true. This 15-year-old girl should ideally be revelling in her spectacular achievement of scoring a whopping 98.05% and topping her tenth-grade boards. But oddly enough, along with her marks, it’s something else that garners more attention – her facial hair.
While the trolls are driving themselves giddy by mocking this girl who hasn’t even completed her school yet, the ones who are taking her side are going one step ahead – they are sharing her photoshopped pictures, sans the facial hair, looking nothing less than a celebrity with captions saying – “Prachi Nigam, ten years later”.
Doctors have already diagnosed her with PCOD in their comments, based on photographic evidence. While we have names for people shamed for their weight – body shaming, for their skin colour- racism, for their age- age shaming, for being a female- sexism, this category of shaming where one faces criticism for their appearance has no name. With that, it also has zero shame attached to it.
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