The Diversity Tourism Academy is an online education platform designed to equip underrepresented tourism & hospitality small and micro-enterprises (SMEs), cultural organizations, aspiring entrepreneurs, and students—with the tools and training needed to thrive in the travel and tourism industry.

DTA is designed to support tourism businesses, cultural institutions, heritage sites, aspiring entrepreneurs, and public or private organizations seeking to build inclusive, sustainable tourism capacity for this segment of suppliers.

Each course includes self-paced video lessons, downloadable workbooks, case studies, reflection questions, and homework activities to support application of the course content to real-world business challenges.

Participants who enroll in one course only have six (6) months from the date of enrollment to complete the course at their own pace. Academy members have full access to our library of courses for 12 months.

Yes. Group learning is encouraged, especially for teams within museums or organizations. We recommend group discussions after each module or upon completion of the course to share insights and align on strategies.

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If your organization requires tracking, please contact us at [email protected] to set up a progress report for group enrollments.

Participants are encouraged to review their completed worksheets and reflection questions, and then collaborate with their teams to build an action plan using the knowledge and tools provided.

Yes, a digital certificate of completion is issued once all course modules and quizzes have been completed. A grade of 70% is required to successfully complete the course and obtain certificate.

Yes. Multilingual versions of select courses can be made available upon request for an additional fee. Please email us [email protected] to initiate a translation request.

Absolutely. We welcome referrals. However, please note that access codes are unique to partner organizations or tourism boards that purchase group enrollments. Brands, tourism boards or cultural institutions can contact us at [email protected] for partnership access or general enrollment options. Feel to inquire about our Affiliate program.

Please reach out to our team at [email protected] for any questions about enrollment, course content, technical issues, or group facilitation options.

Yes. The Diversity Tourism Academy offers licensing options for tourism boards, DMOs, and organizations seeking to provide customized training solutions for local small and micro tourism businesses. Licensed partners can brand and adapt select courses to align with destination goals and integrate local case studies or resources. Contact us to explore a tailored partnership package.

Absolutely. We partner with academic institutions to license DTA courses for integration into tourism, hospitality, business, and cultural heritage programs. These partnerships include curriculum alignment support, instructor guides, and guest speaker access upon request.

Yes. Our founder and lead instructor, Stephanie M. Jones, is available to serve as a guest lecturer for universities, conferences, training programs, or panel discussions. Lectures can be delivered virtually or in person and tailored to fit specific course or event themes.

Yes. We offer both in-person workshops and virtual live trainings via Zoom for organizations, tourism boards, universities, and corporate teams. These sessions can complement DTA's on-demand content or serve as standalone training experiences based on your group’s needs.

• Yes. Our team includes experienced industry speakers who can present on a range of topics including inclusive tourism development, cultural heritage tourism, supplier diversity, and tourism market readiness. We welcome speaking invitations for conferences, summits, webinars, and strategy meetings.

Yes. We offer co-creation and customization opportunities for universities, tourism boards, government agencies, and organizations seeking to adapt our curriculum to local, academic, or institutional priorities. This includes integrating case studies, branding, language translation, and content alignment to specific audiences or regions.

Yes. We welcome tourism boards, DMOs, institutional and government members who are committed to inclusive tourism development and economic equity. Members receive tailored support, strategic collaboration opportunities, and the ability to scale tourism readiness education across their regions or networks.

Tourism Boards, DMOs, Travel Brands, and organizational members gain access to a range of benefits including group enrollment access, priority customization options, branding and co-marketing opportunities, and data insights on SME training impact.

Students gain real-world insights into inclusive tourism practices, access to case studies highlighting underrepresented businesses, and exposure to practical tools and frameworks that are often missing from traditional tourism and hospitality programs. Courses can be integrated into classroom learning or taken independently to enhance academic and professional development.

Absolutely. Whether you're just exploring a business idea or actively developing a tourism venture, DTA provides foundational knowledge, industry insights, practical worksheets, and a supportive learning community to help you get started with clarity and confidence.