Uwern Jong

Uwern Jong is a British Asian entrepreneur, journalist, editor and inclusive-tourism advocate.[1][2] Jong co-founded OutThere magazine in 2010.[3][4] Jong is also founder of Southeast Asia’s first LGBTQ+ travel symposium for the Tourism Authority of Thailand[5] and through OutThere, developed Thailand's “Go Thai Be Free” LGBTQ travel campaign and website,[6] as part as the government’s strategy to attract more diverse tourists to the country.[7] Jong is credited as an Editor who has been a "material player in the advancement of LGBTQ+ rights.”[8] He is an inclusive tourism advocate, promoting a more diverse media landscape[9] and better recruitment and representation in the travel industry.[10]

Uwern Jong
NationalityBritish
Occupation(s)Editor-in-Chief, OutThere
Known forGlobal diversity, equality and inclusion advocate; founder of travel media company; inclusive tourism campaigner

Career

Jong was one of the original founders of integrated marketing and communications agency, Intelligent Marketing[11] where he created marketing campaigns targeting the LGBTQ+ market[12][13] [14]

Jong continues to campaign for inclusive tourism for the LGBTQ+ community[15][16] and is board-member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association.[17]

Personal life

Jong is openly gay. He is trustee of the charity Sport Allies[18] that works to combat homophobia in sport.

Awards and recognitions
  • Walpole Power List 2022 – "The 50 most influential people in British Luxury."[19]
  • TTG Travel Industry Awards 2022 – “LGBT+ Trailblazer of the year.”[20]
  • Attitude 101, 2021 – "10 LGBTQ trailblazers breaking barriers in the travel industry."[21]
  • Campaign Magazine's "Campaign Publishing Awards" for Editorial Leader of the Year – Consumer Publishing, 2020.[22][23]
  • GNETWORK360 Masterclass Award for Excellence in Journalism 2020 that recognises the contribution of international journalists for their work in promoting Argentina as an inclusive destination for travellers.[24]
  • The United States Travel and Tourism Administration's IPW Award 2017 that recognises travel journalists who have made a significant contribution to the promotion of the United States of America as a travel destination, worldwide.[25]

References
  1. "Uwern Jong | Verified: Editor-in-Chief, OutThere magazine | Muck Rack". muckrack.com. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  2. "The Luxury Leader Interview | Uwern Jong, Experientialist (Editor)-in-Chief at OutThere magazine". Walpole. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
  3. Browne-Swinburne, Jess (13 January 2021). "Uwern Jong | Editor-in-Chief | OutThere Magazine, OutThere Publishing". ppa.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  4. Yiga, Eugene (24 March 2020). "Acumen | Rainbows on the Rise". www.acumenmagazine.co.za. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
  5. "South East Asia's First International Lgbt+ Tourism Symposium Kicks Off in Under a Month". TravMedia. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  6. Gill, Rob (15 February 2019). "Thailand showcases LGBT credentials". TTG. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  7. "LGBTQ+ Travel Advice From the Expert; An Interview With Uwern Jong". myGwork. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  8. Bonham, Mark S. (2017). A Path to Diversity, LGBT+ participation in the working world. Bonham & Company. pp. 187–190. ISBN 9780993960031.
  9. Thorpe, Esther Keia (9 November 2020). "OutThere Editor in Chief Uwern Jong on creating a luxury brand for inclusive travel". Media Voices Podcast. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  10. McGonagle, Katie (12 November 2020). "Marketing and recruitment key to better BAME representation in travel". Travel Weekly.
  11. "Jong shifts role at Intelligent Marketing to grow business". Promotions and Incentives (now CampaignLive). 8 May 2006. ProQuest 232063090.
  12. Thornton, James (20 October 2005). "Online: Spin Palace courts the pink pound with shopping offer". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  13. "Gay and lesbian job seekers want to know if they will achieve their full potential". Daily Express. 18 November 2009.
  14. "Ask the experts: Making the most of your diversity in the job market". the Guardian. 2010-10-14. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  15. "The pink dollar: LGBT tourists need a better welcome in Asia". South China Morning Post. 22 August 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  16. "Ethical gay travel: Why LGBTQ travellers should be aware of where they're spending money". Attitude.co.uk. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  17. Tabberer, Jamie (2017-03-31). "British gay travel expert among new appointees to IGLTA board". Gay Star News. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  18. "SPORT ALLIES - Charity 1169945". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  19. "The Walpole Power List 2022 | The 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury". www.thewalpole.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  20. "Triple win for Intrepid Travel at The Travel Industry Awards 2022 by TTG". TTG. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
  21. "10 LGBTQ trailblazers breaking barriers in the travel industry". Attitude.co.uk. 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  22. "Editorial Leader of the Year - Consumer Media/Customer Publishing". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
  23. "Telegraph, FT and TTG top winners at 2020 Campaign Publishing Awards". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
  24. "Llega MASTERCLASS Gnetwork360". Cámara de Turísmo. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  25. U.S. Travel Association (February 2020). "IPW Travel Writer Awards History" (PDF).


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