{"id":57475,"date":"2022-11-09T16:36:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T05:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=57475"},"modified":"2023-05-10T05:14:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T19:14:09","slug":"making-space-how-the-travel-community-can-be-more-inclusive-towards-plus-size-travellers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/making-space-how-the-travel-community-can-be-more-inclusive-towards-plus-size-travellers\/","title":{"rendered":"Making space: how the travel community can be more inclusive towards plus-size travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you are a plus-size traveller yourself, a travel business or someone looking to help create a more inclusive travel space, here are some insights into how to advocate for the plus-size community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend some time travelling and you’ll probably end up meeting lots of people from different backgrounds, of different races and religions, and with a variety of characteristics that make their perspective unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, while a busy hostel kitchen can look as diverse as the United Nations, this is not always reflected in the travel industry. Especially so for plus-size travellers. This marginalised group is severely underrepresented but still deserves to feel confident and comfortable while travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a plus-size traveller yourself or simply looking to help create a more inclusive travel space, these suggestions will offer insight into how to advocate for the plus-size community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m Chantel Loura, the loudly laughing, snack-loving creator behind plus-size travel blog, Voyaging Vagabond<\/a>. I have been sharing my experiences since 2015 and have worked alongside some of the top brands in travel, offering diversity and inclusion consulting to make the industry inclusive for all sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support plus-size travel creators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There has been a welcome wave of plus-size travel creators taking the travel industry by storm! Their efforts are fuelled by the need for inclusion and they are fierce advocates for the community. They share impressive, informative and thoughtful travel itineraries alongside some much-needed representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delivering relatability for those who may have thought that travel wasn\u2019t a space for them, these vibrant plus-size creators are inspiring those who often feel held back from starting their own travel journey and making a true, positive impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you support them? Engage in their content, welcome their perspectives, learn from them, work with them and be their allies. If you want to start filling your feeds with some plus-size travel joy, start following a few of my personal favourites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n