As the hospitality and tourism industry continues to re-open, it presents an opportunity to implement overdue change. You may know the issues of racism, prejudice and biases BIPOC staff face within the hospitality and tourism industry, but what is the industry doing about it?

Recent events and global protests launched as a result of the murder of George Floyd have forced many of us to re-evaluate our institutions and the ways white supremacy has created systemic limitations for Black Canadians. Even more pronounced is the question about what can we do to break down these social and systemic barriers. This is my open letter and call to action to the leaders and executives in the hospitality and tourism industry.