庆祝爱，展示我们的骄傲
As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re chatting with our team members in South Beach, San Francisco, and Toronto to discuss the ways we celebrate everyone—and all love—on a daily basis.
It’s no secret that Pride Month is full of parties, parades, and productions. But amidst all the fun, we can’t forget to honor the origin of this vibrant celebration.
本月以及每个月，我们都会缅怀 1969 年石墙暴动--这是一场持续不断的运动的开端，旨在抵制对 LGBTQIA+ 群体的骚扰、迫害和歧视。我们缅怀那些因仇恨犯罪、精神疾病和艾滋病毒/艾滋病而丧生的群体成员。我们承认 LGBTQIA+ 个人在全球范围内引发的积极变化。
As a company built upon the mission to honor and protect the planet and all of its people, we’re celebrating and uplifting the LGBTQIA+ community through special offers and various Pride Month events and initiatives that offer a safe space for us all to gather and connect—while directly benefiting local LGBTQIA+ centric nonprofits.
在此期间，请通过下面的访谈了解我们一些深受喜爱的团队成员--他们讨论了 "自豪 "对他们的意义，"1 "社区如何促进成长和团结，以及大自然如何成为自我表达的诱人空间。
Rahim Printer，1 酒店人事运营总监 1 Hotel Toronto
是什么促使您在1 Hotels担任现在的职务？
我在这家酒店的前一个品牌下工作。虽然我没有正式申请这个职位，但我很高兴了解到 SH 品牌的愿景、mission、指南针和核心价值观。这确实与我的为人相符。
How does your identity shape your approach to hospitality?
My identity shapes every part of who I am. I was closeted for so many years that living my life authentically is extremely important and valuable to me. I feel my approach to hospitality is through sharing, vulnerability, and warm connections with our team members and guests. I do not like to hide parts of myself. I love letting the team in to get to see the real me. I want to always be a role model for all the communities that I am part of.
您如何庆祝骄傲节，它对您意味着什么？
我通过与我的 LGBTQIA+ 社区一起狂欢来庆祝骄傲节。我喜欢和我认为与我心灵相通的组织一起参加游行。我记得当我第一次参加骄傲游行时，我感到非常不自在和紧张，生怕自己会被揭穿。看到自己的心路历程，并庆祝自己在自己的皮肤上是多么自在，这真是太美妙了。
本月您将参加哪些与 "自豪 "有关的活动，这些活动对庆祝您的身份特别有意义？
我会参加艾滋病烛光守夜活动，以纪念因艾滋病毒和艾滋病而逝去的生命。我喜欢参加彩虹铁路（Rainbow Railroad）的游行，这是一个本地慈善机构，帮助 LGBTQIA+ 成员逃离他们国家的迫害，使他们能够以难民身份来到加拿大。
您认为在这个骄傲月里，人们可以做些什么来提高对影响全球 LGBTQIA+ 社区的重要问题的认识？
我认为人们可以通过多种方式继续支持这个群体。作为一名盟友，参加派对和社区活动，为 LGBTQIA+ 团体捐款，通过保护他人不受欺负来继续帮助我们的社区崛起。重要的是，要确保社区成员在晋升和获得机会时不受歧视或忽视。
在大自然中，你最喜欢什么？大自然在哪些方面为你提供了做自己或表达自己的空间，无论是爬山还是培育家庭植物？
大自然总是给我带来平静的感觉。我喜欢旅行，喜欢与大自然融为一体。这是我感到最舒适和安全的地方。在面对出柜或得不到家人支持的压力时，我会到大自然中跑步，这确实有助于我重新调整自己，继续为自己和社区而奋斗。
梅丽莎-里维拉，1 酒店人居中心总经理 1 Hotel South Beach
是什么促使您加入1 Hotels？
酒店的概念确实吸引了我，但让我对自己的工作充满热情，每天都来上班的原因是这里温暖的氛围和对可持续发展的关注。在这样一家公司工作非常棒，它不仅仅是一家企业，而是代表着世界的一个目标。
How does your identity shape your approach to hospitality?
It has made me more aware of the immense diversity that is out there and how we serve such a wide array of people and how there is no “right” way or only way to approach hospitality. Our guests are as diverse in their likes and dislikes as we all are in our own identities.
How do you celebrate Pride, and what does it mean to you?
Pride is a celebration of how far we have come in the LGBTQIA+ community to fight for equal rights. Although our views of identity and love are different, we are all human and deserve the same respect. I celebrate in various ways but mainly by accepting my own diversity and embracing it every day.
Are there any Pride-related activities you’ll be participating in this month that are especially meaningful in celebrating your identity?
I will likely attend a variety of Pride activations to show support for the community. I look forward to coming together as a whole to celebrate who we are and how far we’ve come to be seen as valued members of society and not just outcasts. All Pride activations that embrace humanity are equally important in my view.
What do you think people can do this Pride Month to raise awareness about important issues that impact the global LGBTQIA+ community?
I think it’s important to speak about it, try to understand how people may feel, and provide assurance—be it as a co-worker, friend or just as a member of society. Not all of us have supportive family and friends, and many people are still shy about their own identities. So simply talking about it and providing support can speak volumes—even to those who are not as vocal as other members of the community. We all have our views and fight our own battles so showing support regardless of sexual identification is crucial.
What do you enjoy most about being in nature? In what ways has nature provided you a space to be yourself or express yourself, whether that be climbing a mountain or nurturing house plants?
For me, being in nature reminds me of being back to my roots and humbles me as a human. I grew up on a tropical island surrounded by beaches, mountains, and farms; being in nature humbles me and reminds me that we are all God’s creation.
乔尔-科斯塔（Joel Costa），1 酒店销售与营销总监 1 Hotel San Francisco
是什么促使您加入1 Hotels？
在一家大型酒店公司工作了 18 年之后，我觉得自己需要一个新的挑战。当我发现1 Hotels 是 Barry Sternlicht 的心血结晶时，我立即抓住了这个机会。我曾在 W 酒店工作过，当时它的酒店数量和1 Hotels 现在的数量差不多。那是我职业生涯中最美好的时光。再加上1 Hotels的mission 1 Hotels与我个人的想法不谋而合--我找到了新的归宿。
您的身份如何影响您的待客之道？
我认为热情好客是我基因的一部分。我非常喜欢让我能帮助的任何人都有一次难忘的旅行或活动经历。
How do you celebrate Pride, and what does it mean to you?
I celebrate with friends and chosen family. Sometimes that means gathering to watch the parade or attend a Pride-centric event. But I celebrate my identity every day and truly that is what being prideful is all about—loving who I am.
本月您将参加哪些与自豪感有关的活动，这些活动对庆祝您的身份是否特别有意义？
我所属的专业会议策划者协会今年将在San Francisco 举行年会。我帮助该组织创办了 LGBTQIA+ 特遣队活动，因此今年我将参加该活动。
What do you think people can do this Pride Month to raise awareness about important issues that impact the global LGBTQIA+ community?
Pride Month is also Primary Month. I think everyone should use their voice and vote for change that upholds all human rights and equality.
在大自然中，你最喜欢什么？大自然在哪些方面为你提供了做自己或表达自己的空间，无论是爬山还是培育盆栽？
我最喜欢大自然的宁静和相对安静。当我在户外聆听天气或动物的声音时，我的头脑会变得清醒。我在城市以北约三小时车程的地方有一个小农场，那是我的避风港。在那里，我可以和我的山羊、鸡和狗一起玩耍。 我可以在农场里散步，为城市生活减压。我在那里度过的每一天都像是在冥想。
Laurent Doux，South Beach 1 Hotel 海滩俱乐部助理总经理
是什么促使您加入1 Hotels？
我热衷于热情好客、管理员工并帮助他们成长。1 Hotels 注重可持续发展，体现了对每个人和大自然的关心和爱护。
您的身份如何影响您的待客之道？
因为我非常外向，平易近人，所以我总是自然而然地寻求最好的服务，以促进每个人的福祉。
您如何庆祝自豪，它对您意味着什么？
我每天都在庆祝自豪！六月的 "骄傲月 "提醒我们，我们社区的人们为争取平等权利而斗争，而这场斗争在全世界许多地方都在继续。我很庆幸自己身处美国，这也是我为此欢呼的理由！
What do you think people can do this pride month to raise awareness about important issues that impact the global LGBTQIA+ community?
All awareness comes from educating people on what a sexual orientation is. Ignorance of the majority of people is the issue, we have to talk about it and understand how natural it is.
What do you enjoy most about being in nature? In what ways has nature provided you a space to be yourself or express yourself, whether that be climbing a mountain or nurturing house plants?
Being in nature makes me feel connected, at peace, fulfilled, and content with myself. Funny fact, I grew up in the countryside, and hated it. Now, all I want is to move to a farm away from the city and just have a bed and breakfast where I can enjoy hosting guests, serving quality food, and providing an accommodating and relaxing time in nature.
