🎙️ Talking Hospitality | Season 5 Episode 11
Guest: Tris Reid-Smith – Founder, Pride Wide
Topic: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Hospitality | Real Allyship | Pride Beyond the Rainbow
What does real LGBTQIA+ inclusion look like in hospitality? And how can we move from token gestures to authentic, year-round support for queer people working in — and spending in — our venues?
In this powerful live-recorded episode, Talking Hospitality host Timothy R Andrews sits down with Tris Reid-Smith, journalist, founder of Pride Wide, and former Editor of Gay Star News, to explore the urgent need for genuine allyship across the UK’s hospitality sector.
🏳️🌈 Tris brings decades of frontline experience navigating media, events, and advocacy across the LGBTQ+ community. He shares raw insights into the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ narratives, what’s at stake for businesses who stay silent, and why hospitality must move beyond rainbow-washing if it wants to stay relevant, inclusive, and impactful.
This isn’t just a Pride Month conversation. It’s a leadership one.
Top tips from the crew at Talking Hospitality podcast - providing solutions & support for the Hospitality industry.
http://www.talkinghospitality.com/
This is more than just a podcast — it's a platform for voices across the global hospitality industry. At Talking Hospitality, we bring together the people who live and breathe service — from hotel executives, restaurant owners, chefs, and marketers to educators, designers, and startup founders transforming the way we experience hospitality.
Each episode explores the real stories, strategies, and challenges behind the scenes of hospitality — from luxury hotels and fine dining to sustainable tourism, F&B innovation, and customer experience. Whether you’re a student just starting out or a seasoned professional looking for fresh inspiration, you'll find something here that speaks to your passion and purpose.
📌 What you can expect:
In-depth interviews with hospitality leaders and changemakers
Real talk about hotel operations, guest experience, and team culture
Insights into hospitality marketing, branding, and digital transformation
Discussions on sustainability, tech disruption, and industry trends
Career guidance, entrepreneurship journeys, and leadership lessons
We believe hospitality is not just an industry — it’s a mindset, a global community, and a force for connection. This channel is your space to learn, grow, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving world of service.
📅 New episodes every week.
🎧 Available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
👉 Subscribe now and join a worldwide network of passionate professionals who are talking hospitality — and changing it.
#TalkingHospitality #HospitalityPodcast #HotelIndustry #RestaurantIndustry #TourismTrends #ServiceLeadership #FandBInnovation #hospitalitycareers Pride Wide, LGBTQIA rights, hospitality industry, equality in hospitality, mass communication strategies, storytelling for change, community engagement, advertising for social causes, campaign training, LGBTQIA support, Pride events, media representation, social media advocacy, public attitudes towards LGBTQIA, corporate responsibility, diversity in hospitality, inclusive marketing, digital storytelling, advocacy for equality, building community relationships