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Can a simple "happiness list" transform your career? Rachel Covello's journey from corporate sales to becoming a pivotal figure in LGBTQ tourism proves it can. Join us for an inspiring conversation with the publisher of OutCoast.com, as Rachel shares her remarkable shift and the evolution of her platform. Learn how a personal quest for happiness led her to launch OutCoast, a vibrant space for inclusive travel stories, and how her collaboration with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association and Visit Florida has helped shape LGBTQ tourism. We also discuss the unique challenges faced by this sector in Florida and the strategies Rachel employs to create welcoming and inclusive spaces amid changing political and social climates.
October's LGBTQ History Month and National Coming Out Day is more than just dates on a calendar; they're pivotal moments to market destinations as inclusive havens. Rachel walks us through successful strategies from states like Illinois, Connecticut, and Colorado, driven by Gen Z's evolving views on gender and sexuality. She offers actionable advice for Southern states and traditionally less inclusive destinations on how to partner with content creators to authentically showcase their welcoming spirit. Rachel highlights the importance of fostering inclusivity in travel, not just for the community's benefit but for the destinations that embrace them. Don't miss this episode packed with insights, strategies, and the long-term benefits of inclusive tourism.
Where to find Rachel Covello:
🔗 LinkedIn
🔗 outcoast.com
@rachelcovello on Instagram
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The Tech, Travel, and Twang Podcast is hosted by Co-Founders, Kristen Cruz and Jenn Barbee with Destination Innovate. Learn More! https://destinationinnovate.com/about/
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Can a simple "happiness list" transform your career? Rachel Covello's journey from corporate sales to becoming a pivotal figure in LGBTQ tourism proves it can. Join us for an inspiring conversation with the publisher of OutCoast.com, as Rachel shares her remarkable shift and the evolution of her platform. Learn how a personal quest for happiness led her to launch OutCoast, a vibrant space for inclusive travel stories, and how her collaboration with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association and Visit Florida has helped shape LGBTQ tourism. We also discuss the unique challenges faced by this sector in Florida and the strategies Rachel employs to create welcoming and inclusive spaces amid changing political and social climates.
October's LGBTQ History Month and National Coming Out Day is more than just dates on a calendar; they're pivotal moments to market destinations as inclusive havens. Rachel walks us through successful strategies from states like Illinois, Connecticut, and Colorado, driven by Gen Z's evolving views on gender and sexuality. She offers actionable advice for Southern states and traditionally less inclusive destinations on how to partner with content creators to authentically showcase their welcoming spirit. Rachel highlights the importance of fostering inclusivity in travel, not just for the community's benefit but for the destinations that embrace them. Don't miss this episode packed with insights, strategies, and the long-term benefits of inclusive tourism.
Where to find Rachel Covello:
🔗 LinkedIn
🔗 outcoast.com
@rachelcovello on Instagram
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The Tech, Travel, and Twang Podcast is hosted by Co-Founders, Kristen Cruz and Jenn Barbee with Destination Innovate. Learn More! https://destinationinnovate.com/about/
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-travel-and-twang/id1679996130
🎙️Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/2WxEA6ZONc1PhNbJMHP8mV
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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/destinationinnovate
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/destinationinnovate
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