Uwern Jong Explained

Uwern Jong
Nationality:British
Occupation:Editor-in-Chief, OutThere
Known For:Global diversity, equality and inclusion advocate; founder of travel media company; inclusive tourism campaigner

Uwern Jong is a British Asian entrepreneur, journalist, editor and inclusive-tourism advocate.[1] [2] Jong co-founded OutThere magazine in 2010.[3] [4]

He is an inclusive tourism advocate, promoting a more diverse media landscape[5] and better recruitment and representation in the travel industry.[6] In 2024, he launched Icons of Inclusion,[7] a luxury travel industry event with a focus on diversity, accessibility and inclusion in tourism.

Jong is also founder of Southeast Asia’s first LGBTQ+ travel symposium for the Tourism Authority of Thailand[8] and through OutThere, developed Thailand's “Go Thai Be Free” LGBTQ travel campaign and website,[9] as part as the government’s strategy to attract more diverse tourists to the country.[10]

Jong is credited as an Editor who has been a "material player in the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights.”[11]

Career

Jong was one of the original founders of integrated marketing and communications agency, Intelligent Marketing[12] where he created marketing campaigns targeting the LGBTQ+ market[13] [14] [15]

Jong continues to campaign for inclusive tourism for the LGBTQ+ community[16] [17] and is board-member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association.[18]

Personal life

Jong is openly gay. He is trustee of the charity Sport Allies[19] that works to combat homophobia in sport.

Awards and recognitions

References

  1. Web site: Uwern Jong Verified: Editor-in-Chief, OutThere magazine Muck Rack. 2021-01-16. muckrack.com. en.
  2. Web site: The Luxury Leader Interview Uwern Jong, Experientialist (Editor)-in-Chief at OutThere magazine. 2021-06-01. Walpole. en-US.
  3. Web site: Browne-Swinburne. Jess. 13 January 2021. Uwern Jong Editor-in-Chief OutThere Magazine, OutThere Publishing. 2021-01-17. ppa.co.uk. en.
  4. Web site: Yiga. Eugene. 24 March 2020. Acumen Rainbows on the Rise. 2021-02-14. www.acumenmagazine.co.za.
  5. Web site: Thorpe . Esther Keia . 9 November 2020 . OutThere Editor in Chief Uwern Jong on creating a luxury brand for inclusive travel . 2021-01-16 . Media Voices Podcast . en.
  6. News: McGonagle . Katie . 12 November 2020 . Marketing and recruitment key to better BAME representation in travel . Travel Weekly.
  7. Web site: Icons of Inclusion: Calls for industry to adapt and embrace diversity . 2024-04-02 . Sustainable Hotel News.
  8. Web site: South East Asia's First International Lgbt+ Tourism Symposium Kicks Off in Under a Month. 2021-01-17. TravMedia.
  9. Web site: Gill. Rob. 15 February 2019. Thailand showcases LGBT credentials. 2021-01-30. TTG. En.
  10. Web site: 2020-07-30. LGBTQ+ Travel Advice From the Expert; An Interview With Uwern Jong. 2021-06-09. myGwork.
  11. Book: Bonham, Mark S.. A Path to Diversity, LGBT+ participation in the working world. Bonham & Company. 2017. 9780993960031. 187–190.
  12. News: 8 May 2006. Jong shifts role at Intelligent Marketing to grow business. Promotions and Incentives (now CampaignLive). .
  13. Web site: Thornton. James. 20 October 2005. Online: Spin Palace courts the pink pound with shopping offer. 2021-01-16. www.campaignlive.co.uk.
  14. News: 18 November 2009. Gay and lesbian job seekers want to know if they will achieve their full potential. Daily Express.
  15. Web site: 2010-10-14. Ask the experts: Making the most of your diversity in the job market. 2021-01-16. the Guardian. en.
  16. Web site: 22 August 2020. The pink dollar: LGBT tourists need a better welcome in Asia. 2021-01-30. South China Morning Post. en.
  17. Web site: 2020-01-16. Ethical gay travel: Why LGBTQ travellers should be aware of where they're spending money. 2021-01-16. Attitude.co.uk. en.
  18. Web site: Tabberer. Jamie. 2017-03-31. British gay travel expert among new appointees to IGLTA board. 2021-01-16. Gay Star News. en-GB.
  19. Web site: SPORT ALLIES - Charity 1169945. 2021-02-04. register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. en-GB.
  20. Web site: The Walpole Power List 2022 The 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury. 2022-01-22. www.thewalpole.co.uk.
  21. Web site: Triple win for Intrepid Travel at The Travel Industry Awards 2022 by TTG . 2022-10-05 . TTG . En.
  22. Web site: 2021-12-03. 10 LGBTQ trailblazers breaking barriers in the travel industry. 2022-01-22. Attitude.co.uk. en.
  23. Web site: Editorial Leader of the Year - Consumer Media/Customer Publishing. 2021-01-16. www.campaignlive.co.uk.
  24. Web site: Telegraph, FT and TTG top winners at 2020 Campaign Publishing Awards. 2021-06-09. www.campaignlive.co.uk.
  25. Web site: Llega MASTERCLASS Gnetwork360. 2021-03-15. Cámara de Turísmo. en.
  26. News: U.S. Travel Association. February 2020. IPW Travel Writer Awards History.

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