MARRIOTT’S GLOBAL WELCOME
Globally Out: Facing LGBT Challenges While Working Abroad
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Develop an Open Network to promote hONEsty, to cultivate a caring &
confident collective, and to foster a spirit to serve the community
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Open Minds to Marriott’s diversity in business and inclusivity among
our associates & business partners, ultimately recognizing our
untapped potential and opportunities with LGBT customers
Foster an Open Workplace where diversity is valued, authenticity is
supported, and the aspirations of LGBT professionals are fulfilled
Learn more and visit www.onemarriott.com
Marriott’s Global Values
“Without a doubt, the LGBT community has made
remarkable progress on several fronts recently and has
cause for celebration. Still, there remains more to do,
especially for those of us aiming to be global business
leaders, in hospitality and any other sector.”
“At Marriott, we work hard to see the world through the
eyes of guests and our associates — and then act to
remove barriers to work and travel while ensuring every
individual can feel welcome, safe and respected when
they enter one of our properties. These are core values
that transcend race, gender or, we believe, sexual
orientation and gender identity.”
Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson
congratulates Apple CEO
Tim Cook, HRC National Dinner,
October 3, 2015
In partnership with
COMING SOON, TO AN APP STORE NEAR YOU, THE WORLD’S FIRST:
LGBT GUIDE TO
BUSINESS TRAVEL
SPONSORED BY MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL AND IBM
The LGBT Guide to Business Travel is sponsored by
Marriott and IBM, global leaders in recognizing the
business case for diversity, and addressing the
challenges faced by globe-trotting LGBT professionals.
VACATION TRAVELERS CHOOSE THEIR DESTINATIONS.
BUSINESS TRAVELERS DON’T.
• In our globalized economy, business travel has no
boundaries.
• LGBT employees travel every day to the 76+ countries
with laws that criminalize sexual orientation or gender
expression.
• Few corporate travel departments or HR support
teams provide guidance for LGBT travelers
• No consolidated resource exists for these travelers
whose safety and productivity are at risk.
RESOURCES, BEST PRACTICES AND GUIDANCE
ManAboutWorld editors, working with Marriott and
IBM insiders, interviewed some of the most trusted
and influential voices in the business and travel
worlds: leaders in LGBT rights, nationally-acclaimed
journalists, CEOs and business leaders, celebrated
travel pioneers and other influencers.
We combined their insights with a directory of
resources and a broad array of recommendations
to create the first guide for LGBT Business Travelers.
A ROBUST RESOURCE
● Safety and Security
● Resources
● Coming out in a Business Environment
● Staying Connected
● Social Engagement
● Upgrading Your Travel Experience
● Small Business Resources
● Advancing The Cause of Human Rights Globally
COMING THIS FALL
Download the free ManAboutWorld App in the
AppStore or Google Play, and get access to the guide
the first day it is available.
THANK YOU!
Bruce Rohr
Founder and Chair
ONE
Senior Brand Director of TownePlace Suites
Marriott International
ONE is Marriott’s LGBT and Ally Associate Network Team. Over the last 5 years, ONE has
grown to over 1,600 members in more than 20 countries, including CEO Arne Sorenson.