Is Design Hotels really LGBTQ friendly?
Design Hotels is owned by Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Not only the company has achieved a perfect score in the latest Corporate Equality Index by HRC, but it has also invested in several initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion globally. For example, Marriott Bonvoy announced its first ever sponsoring partnership for the Gay Games 11 in Hong Kong in 2022.
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Does Design Hotels have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?
Design Hotels has shown sustained commitment to diversity through several initiatives like training for new hires and employees, executives performance tied to diversity goals, and policies that support an inclusive culture around gender identity and self expression.
Design Hotels has employee groups and/or diversity councils within the company to support LGBTQ employees, and has several programs around hiring, supplier selection, marketing, and philanthropy to support LBBTQ individuals, causes, and organizations.
Does Design Hotels have inclusive workforce protections?
Design Hotels has inclusive workforce protections, with policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations
Does Design Hotels offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?
Design Hotels has strong and inclusive benefits offering for US Employees.
Health Insurance and other benefits are equivalent when it comes to their coverage of spouses or domestic partners for different-sex and same-sex couples.
At Design Hotels Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.
Political Contributions & Involvement
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The Best Travel Companies for LGBTQ+ Equality
The Human Rights Campaign has recently published its 2022 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool that provides information on how corporations and businesses are doing to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion. This year, there were 842 companies that earned the top scores in the index and earned the title of “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality,” and some of those include notable names in the travel industry.
by Travel Pulse
Marriott, Hilton, American Airlines and AirBnb Join 150+ Major U.S. Companies To Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Florida
Today, Marriott, Hilton, American Airlines and AirBnb, alongside more than three dozen companies with a major presence in Florida, are joining more than 150+ major companies vocally opposing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Florida and across the country – highlighting a wave of legislation targeting transgender and LGBTQ+ youth.
by Human Rights Campaign
Marriott International Earns 100% Perfect Score on 2022 Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index
Marriott International, Inc. today received for the ninth consecutive year a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
by HospitalityNet
Human Rights Campaign report on Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy has earned top marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index
by Human Rights Campaign
Marriott strengthens workplace diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion have always been at the heart of Marriott International’s core value to put people first and create a welcoming environment for all. Marriott International signed the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers, highlighting its continuous efforts to champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
by BW Hotelier
Marriott strengthens workplace diversity, equity and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion have always been at the heart of Marriott International’s core value to put people first and create a welcoming environment for all. Marriott International signed the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers, highlighting its continuous efforts to champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
by BW Hotelier
Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 Announces Marriott Bonvoy and Youtube as Platinum Sponsors
Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 has announced global brands Marriott Bonvoy and YouTube as their first sponsoring partners - pledging their Platinum Level support for the largest inclusive sporting and cultural event led by LGBTQ+ sport participants, artists, and musicians.
by Australasian Leisure
Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 Announces Marriott Bonvoy and Youtube as Platinum Sponsors
Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2022 has announced global brands Marriott Bonvoy and YouTube as their first sponsoring partners - pledging their Platinum Level support for the largest inclusive sporting and cultural event led by LGBTQ+ sport participants, artists, and musicians.
by Australasian Leisure