IGLTA,
one of the world's leading travel networks, is dedicated to
connecting and educating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) travelers and the businesses that welcome and support them
along the way.
"With
more than 85,000 co-workers from around the world, United proudly
celebrates the richness of not just our employees' diverse
backgrounds, but our customers' too," said Dave Hilfman ,
United's senior vice president of worldwide sales, during the IGLTA
press conference today at the Willis Tower Skydeck. "As we say,
diversity flies with us. And United is honored to sponsor IGLTA's
convention in Chicago this year."
The
airline has a long-standing relationship with IGLTA spanning more
than 10 years.
This
sponsorship aligns with United's commitment to create a work
environment where all its employees across the world feel included
and empowered to make a measurable difference in its success. United
offers policies, programs, benefits, privileges and recognition
designed to reward and support the success of its diverse workforce.
Earlier
this year, Equality Illinois named United 2013 Business Leader of the
Year for its LGBT policies. In 2012, United received a perfect score
for the fifth consecutive year on the 2013 Corporate Equality Index,
an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
that ranks top companies on their policies regarding LGBT employees.
