WOW: Secretary Janet Yellen (Archived) weighs in on abortion debate -- with an economic angle: "Eliminating the right of women to make decisions about when and whether to have children would have very damaging effects on the economy and would set women back decades."

“Travelers are looking for ways to minimize their environmental footprint while traveling” – Aditi Mohapatra New research by Expedia Group found that 90% of consumers look for sustainable options when booking! traveltradeweekly.travel/2015-10-06-15-…

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Great interview Aditi Mohapatra on #climatechange and its impact on #Travel and #tourism “So there’s the kind of physical manifestations of climate change that are having a real impact on destinations.” #Sustainability nbclosangeles.com/news/national-…

“We’re seeing ski destinations without snow in the winter, we’re seeing beaches increasingly eroded,” – Expedia Group's VP of sustainability, Aditi Mohapatra via NBC10 Boston nbcboston.com/climate/from-p…

"I think we're starting to see travelers that are more sensitive and aware about the impacts of climate change and the impacts of travel on climate change," – Aditi Mohapatra 🌏 lx.com/climate/3-ways…

"If you aren’t terrified by the threat posed by rising levels of greenhouse gases, you aren’t paying attention — which, sadly, many people aren’t," writes Paul Krugman about that wonderful Christopher Flavelle Great Salt Lake story. nytimes.com/2022/06/13/opi…

"With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent."

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The U.S. joins only 3 other countries that have restricted abortion access since 1994: Poland, Nicaragua & El Salvador. Over the same period, 50+ nations have made it easier to get an abortion, including Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Ireland, Thailand & S. Korea.

Needed this from Rebecca Traister today: "Despair is poison. It deadens people when the most important thing they can do is proceed with more drive and force and openness than they have before" thecut.com/2022/06/rebecc…

The final discussion of the Skift Sustainable Tourism Summit — Expedia Group Vice President of Global Social Impact & Sustainability Aditi Mohapatra and Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey in discussion with Editor-At-Large @SunandStilettos #SkiftLive

Last year was one of global rebuilding, this was no different for Expedia Group and the travel industry as a whole. We are inspired by the progress that has been made and will continue harnessing travel as a force for good in 2022. Read the full 2021 Global Impact Report below.

Thanks so much for sharing Women in Policy Alliance & Mosaic Project

Excited to join this conversation next month!

Expedia Group and Travel Foundation announced today that we are partnering on a new program, offering training and practical guidance to DMOs to lead on climate action. More details to come as we prepare to launch this exciting initiative in 2023. Aditi Mohapatra expediagroup.com/investors/news…

Job alert! 🚨 Want to help shape a more equitable and sustainable travel industry and work alongside brilliant people like Aditi Mohapatra? Expedia Group is seeking an #ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) Disclosure Manager! linkedin.com/jobs/view/3334…

Honored to be recognized today! Happy international women’s day!