Question by Po-Tien, Marketing & PR Leader
asked on 2023-08-25

I'm based in Australia, where most organisations will begin meetings with an Acknowledgement of Country, and mention the country they are on. Beyond this, some of the actions taken can be tokenistic. Are there Indigenous employees at Expedia and are they in positions of leadership? I love that this energy exists at Expedia: How did Expedia set this up? How did you ensure that 1) Indigenous voices are leading the conversation internally (whether via staff or established Indigenous orgs who guide the company in cultural awareness), 2) enacting real change within the company and 3) Succession plan for divestment of these leadership roles to Indigenous members of staff? What is Expedia's stance on holidays in Hawaii? Especially as many have been asking and are now asking for tourists to stop going to the island due to the tragedy of the fires, stress on resources such as water, housing crisis and increased cost of living. Will Expedia pause promotions on Hawaii in solidarity with this request?