Internova Travel Group to Host I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Youth Travel & Career Summit on May 3

Daylong event is designed to introduce high school students of color to travel opportunities, careers in the industry

 

NEW YORK (April 30, 2025) – Internova Travel Group is proud to return as host of the I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. Youth Travel & Career Summit, which will take place May 3 at its New York City headquarters.

 

The annual daylong event gives high school students of color a valuable opportunity to gain firsthand insights from industry experts, including J.D. O’Hara, CEO of Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies.

 

Participants will learn about career pathways in the travel industry, attend a resume-building workshop and a session on using LinkedIn for professional growth. The summit concludes with an Expo, where leading travel organizations will provide information about career and internship opportunities.

 

“The summit gives us and our valued supplier partners a chance to share our passion for travel, as well as the full range of opportunities available in our industry,” said Kathy Christianson, who heads diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Internova. “Everyone Belongs is one of Internova’s core values, and by hosting the summit we’re letting young people of color know that there’s a place for them both as travelers and in our industry.”

 

IAC empowers BIPOC high school students to become innovative global citizens through experiential learning, mentorship and cultural experiences. 

 

“Internova has been an outstanding host for our summit these past few years and I’m delighted that our partnership is continuing,” said Kamia Berry, Founder and Executive Director of I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. “The day opens up so many possibilities for our students, from seeing themselves as world travelers to picturing themselves in careers that they may not have considered.”

  

About Internova Travel Group

Internova Travel Group is one of the largest travel services companies in the world with a collection of leading brands delivering high-touch, personal travel expertise to leisure and corporate clients. Internova manages leisure, business and franchise firms through a portfolio of distinctive divisions. Internova represents more than 100,000 travel advisors in over 6,000 company-owned and affiliated locations predominantly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, with a presence in more than 80 countries.

 

About I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D.

I AM C.U.L.T.U.R.E.D. is devoted to empowering high school youth of color to become innovative global citizens through experiential learning, mentorship and cultural experiences. The organization is passionately dedicated to promoting self-empowerment and appreciation for cultural richness and diversity and to creating global leaders of tomorrow who envision a life beyond their immediate communities while fulfilling personal and professional goals toward success.