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Registration Now Open! ?? The countdown to Palm Springs 2025 starts now! Secure your spot at the IGLTA Global Convention, the world’s premier LGBTQ+ tourism event. More than just a conference, this is where our global community comes together—connecting, learning, and driving change for a more inclusive travel industry. ?????????? Still on the fence? Here are five reasons why you won’t want to miss it. Already convinced? Or just want to learn more? ?? https://lnkd.in/dmM4nkcJ

What does it really mean to create an inclusive travel industry for trans and gender-diverse travelers? ????? Join us on 27 March at 11 AM (ET) for a webinar hosted by IGLTA’s Gender Diverse Travel Advisory Group (GTAG), where we’ll explore best practices and actionable steps to foster greater inclusion in travel. GTAG provides guidance and resources to enhance accessibility and safety for trans and gender-diverse travelers, ensuring that IGLTA members and the broader tourism industry create spaces where all travelers can thrive. ?? RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dejCkCEW

The IGLTA Mexico LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium is coming! ????????? Join us on 3 April (1 PM – 8 PM) at Galeria Plaza Reforma, Mexico City, for a day of insights, networking, and collaboration in LGBTQ+ travel. ?? What to expect: - Expert-led discussions on LGBTQ+ travel and business opportunities - High-impact networking with industry professionals and destination leaders - A unique opportunity to foster inclusivity and drive meaningful change in Mexico’s travel market. ?? Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d_Zq6JA3

Last week, we had the chance to experience Nice through the lens of LGBTQ+ travel thanks to the team at Nice C?te d’Azur Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau ?? As a valued IGLTA Global Partner, Nice has long been a destination that embraces and uplifts the LGBTQ+ community. A huge thank you to Nice C?te d’Azur Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau and to Caterina Prochilo for making this press trip such a fantastic experience! And of course, a big shoutout to the amazing journalists and content creators who joined our Nicolò Manfredini on this journey: Maartje Hensen Phoebe Iris Richard Pitt Alex Bollinger ??

Berlin, here we come! ?????????? ITB Berlin is just around the corner, and we’re bringing the IGLTA & IGLTA Foundation energy with us! Here’s where you can join us: ??LGBTQ+ Networking Reception (5 March, AXEL HOTELS Berlin) – the perfect place to meet, mingle, and toast to inclusive tourism. https://lnkd.in/gMXEQgAD ???Global Announcement: TUI Care Foundation & IGLTA Foundation Present: TUI Futureshapers Global – LGBTQ+ Travel Innovators!???? ??♀? ITB Diversity Gala (6 March) – A night of celebration with dinner, entertainment, a silent auction for the IGLTA Foundation, and the ITB LGBTQ+ Tourism & Pioneer Awards. https://lnkd.in/ecfU7ZZW ?? Want to connect? Email Joel Alexander Díaz Barros (he/him) at [email protected]. See you in Berlin! ?????????

Meet the Speakers of the India LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium!?????????? The?IGLTA Foundation India LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium 2025?is bringing together industry leaders and changemakers at?The LaLiT New Delhi?for a day of impactful discussions on the future of LGBTQ+ tourism in India and beyond. What to Expect: - Thought-provoking conversations on LGBTQ+ travel and inclusivity - Insights from top industry experts and changemakers - Meaningful networking opportunities ? When: 27 February 2025; 10 AM - 5 PM. Where:?The LaLiT New Delhi Limited spots available—register now: https://lnkd.in/dnb5gf3m Meet the speakers: LoAnn Halden TJ Chernick Vivek Shukla Sean Howell prasenjit chaudhuri Himanshu Pippal Sonali khan Rudrani Chhetri Akshay Tyagi (He/His) Billy Kolber Arko Dev Sinha Gaurav Singh Shekhawat (He/Him) Swati Jain Kunal Vasudeva Meet the sponsors: Keshav Suri Foundation The LaLit New Delhi India Outbound Magazine Destination DC

What makes a great pilot? Skill, training, experience… and the opportunity to thrive. A few days ago, our Matt Morden (he/him) attended the NGPA Expo in Palm Springs where aviation leaders came together to engage with LGBTQ+ professionals. Because talent comes in all identities and experiences. Or, as Matt said: "If you’re not creating a truly inclusive workplace, you’re leaving talent on the ground… and out of the skies."???????? Kudos to those leading the way,?including Delta Air Lines, a valued IGLTA Global Partner since 2006!?

Last week, our VP of Global Partnerships, Clark Massad, attended the inaugural edition of Destinations International Global Leaders Forum in Dublin, Ireland. ????? This exclusive gathering brought together C-Suite Executives and tourism leaders from around the world to discuss the future of the industry, from sustainability to inclusivity and global challenges. We’re proud to be part of these conversations that help shape a more inclusive, welcoming and forward-thinking travel landscape.

In our latest research with International Experience Canada, we asked 2,229 young 2SLGBTQI+ travelers how working and traveling abroad shaped their lives. The results? More confidence, more independence, and powerful moments of self-discovery. ??????? Swipe to explore their journey! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dUhjH4HQ

ITB Berlin’s must-attend LGBTQ+ networking event is here! ??????? After a packed day at ITB 2025, join us for an exclusive evening of connections, conversations, and community at the AXEL HOTELS Berlin! ??? FREE for IGLTA members & guests! Spots are limited—RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gMXEQgAD