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IGLTA Global Convention Set for Milan 26-29 October 2022

IGLTA Global Convention Set for Milan 26-29 October 2022 | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association will bring its 38th Annual Global Convention to Milan, 26-29 October 2022. The convention, the premier educational and networking event for LGBTQ+ tourism, will be the association’s first European convention since Madrid in 2014. The event was originally set for 2020, but had to be rescheduled due to the pandemic.

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The Principality of Monaco Becomes a 2021 Featured Destination of the IGLTA

The Principality of Monaco Becomes a 2021 Featured Destination of the IGLTA | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Monaco announces that it has become a 2021 IGLTA Featured Destination. Now more than ever, the Principality is a fitting backdrop for couples’ celebrations such as honeymoons, anniversaries, and proposals. Monaco is a cosmopolitan nation with 139 nationalities that help make the world’s second smallest country culturally diverse, inclusive, and welcoming.

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IGLTA Builds LGBTQ+ Travel Industry Connections during Covid-19 Lockdown

IGLTA Builds LGBTQ+ Travel Industry Connections during Covid-19 Lockdown | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has provided support to its members through weekly Google Meet conversations for the past month, offering as many as 12 different group calls each Thursday. The IGLTA Members Connect Series targets various regions and travel business types (travel advisors, tour operators, CVBs, media) and is offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. On 7 May, the organization will feature Milan, Italy, which would have been hosting IGLTA’s 37th Annual Global Convention this week.

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IGLTA Hosts a Record-Breaking Annual Global Convention in New York City

IGLTA Hosts a Record-Breaking Annual Global Convention in New York City | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association’s signature event attracted its largest and most globally diverse delegation in its 36-year history - Nearly 700 delegates representing 49 countries and territories gathered at the New York Hilton Midtown 24-27 April for IGLTA’s most successful convention to date. The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association’s premier event united global thought leaders to discuss tourism trends, technology developments, workplace inclusion and human rights—wide-ranging topics connected through the lens of LGBTQ+ travel.

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From the CEO: Come to New York, Where It All Began

From the CEO: Come to New York, Where It All Began | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

In New York City, the 2019 forecast is rainbow-tinted. It’s the year the city commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising—the fateful event back in June 1969 that ignited the LGBTQ civil rights movement. And next year, we’re thrilled to hold our 36th Annual Global Convention in the city where it all began.

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IGLTA Publishes Calendar of LGBTQ Festivals Featuring More Than 140 Events Worldwide

IGLTA Publishes Calendar of LGBTQ Festivals Featuring More Than 140 Events Worldwide | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Attending an LGBTQ festival or event is a great way to celebrate as a community even outside of pride season. Whether it's music, art, food, sports or dance as the theme, our voice and presence as an LGBTQ community is stronger when we come together.

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IGLTA Partners with ETC and VISITFLANDERS to Advance LGBTQ travel in Europe

IGLTA Partners with ETC and VISITFLANDERS to Advance LGBTQ travel in Europe | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association united with The European Travel Commission and the Flemish tourist board VISITFLANDERS to present the Educational Forum on LGBTQ Tourism at the Hilton Brussels Grand Place on 21 June. The event provided a preview of key findings from The Handbook on LGBTQ Tourism in Europe, scheduled for release next month as a joint research project from ETC and the IGLTA Foundation. Forum speakers also addressed ways to make Europe safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ travelers, shared best practices for reaching the diverse segments of this market, and discussed the future evolution of LGBTQ tourism in Europe.

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IGLTA Hosts Most Successful Convention in its 35-Year History

IGLTA Hosts Most Successful Convention in its 35-Year History | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Global LGBTQ travel association unites tourism professionals around the shared goal of creating a more welcoming world for all travelers - The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s 35th Anniversary Global Convention, 9-12 May at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, brought together approximately 500 tourism professionals representing 40 countries to share innovative ideas and best practices, making it the best attended and most globally diverse conference in IGLTA’s history.

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From the CEO: Discovering Emerging & Unique LGBTQ Markets

From the CEO: Discovering Emerging & Unique LGBTQ Markets | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Discovery is an integral part of what we do at the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association. True, our association serves diverse purposes, but we are foremost a business organization. As such, IGLTA benefits its members most by learning about them and their needs. As our members evolve, IGLTA evolves. At our Annual Global Convention next week in Toronto, we’re taking a new step in our evolution with the IGLTA Foundation’s inaugural Discovery session.

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From the IGLTA CEO: Together We Go

From the IGLTA CEO: Together We Go | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

In 1984, it was radical thinking to prioritize LGBTQ travel as a key market. Our groundbreaking mission to expand LGBTQ tourism globally made us a resource for queer travelers. Today our mission continues, and the IGLTA Annual Global Convention is more important than ever.

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International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Announces New Board Members

International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Announces New Board Members | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association announced today the four new appointments to its 2018-2019 board of directors, a group that includes LGBTQ and ally business leaders representing tourism social media/marketing, corporate accommodations, destination promotion and boutique hotels.

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Disney Destinations Designated IGLTA Global Partner Corporate Member

Disney Destinations Designated IGLTA Global Partner Corporate Member | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Disney Destinations has been designated as a Global Partner Corporate Member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association. Disney Destinations joins brands worldwide that have committed to year-round support of the association and LGBT-welcoming travel.

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UN Human Rights Officer Announced as a Keynote Speaker for the IGLTA’s 2018 Annual Global Convention in Toronto

UN Human Rights Officer Announced as a Keynote Speaker for the IGLTA’s 2018 Annual Global Convention in Toronto | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association announced today that Fabrice Houdart, Human Rights Officer at the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in New York, will be among the keynote speakers at the association’s 35th anniversary convention at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto (9-12 May 2018).

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Register Now for IGLTA’s 2021 Global Convention in Atlanta

Register Now for IGLTA’s 2021 Global Convention in Atlanta | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has opened registration for its 37th Global Convention, set for 8-11 September at the W Atlanta-Midtown. IGLTA’s premier event makes its live return in one of the most LGBTQ+ welcoming cities in the United States.
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Gay Morocco | LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, Morocco Gay Rights & Safety Tips

Gay Morocco | LGBTQ+ Travel Guide, Morocco Gay Rights & Safety Tips | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Explore IGLTA's gay travel guide to Morocco featuring LGBTQ+ safety tips, gay rights info, top cities & attractions, where to stay and more!

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IGLTA Announces Atlanta as the Host City for its 2021 Global Convention

IGLTA Announces Atlanta as the Host City for its 2021 Global Convention | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The renowned Georgia Aquarium will welcome delegates on opening night - The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has selected Atlanta, Georgia’s capital and an LGBTQ+ oasis in the southern United States, as the host city for its 38th Annual Global Convention, 5-8 May 2021. This will be the first time the city has hosted IGLTA’s premier educational and networking event.

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IGLTA Welcomes The Travel Corporation as its Newest Global Partner

IGLTA Welcomes The Travel Corporation as its Newest Global Partner | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) today welcomed The Travel Corporation (TTC) to its elite group of global partners. The international travel group, which includes 29 brands, delivers a diverse spectrum of welcoming experiences that complement IGLTA’s efforts to advance LGBTQ+ travel around the world.

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Registration Opens for International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s 2019 Convention in New York City

Registration Opens for International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s 2019 Convention in New York City | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The 2019 theme, UNITE, emphasizes the need for tourism professionals to work together to create a more inclusive world for LGBTQ travelers

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European Travel Commission and IGLTA Foundation Publish Handbook on LGBTQ Travel in Europe

European Travel Commission and IGLTA Foundation Publish Handbook on LGBTQ Travel in Europe | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The European Travel Commission (ETC), in collaboration with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Foundation (IGLTAF), has published its first study on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer travel segment.

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ETC, IGLTA and VISITFLANDERS explore the potential of LGBTQ travel in Europe

ETC, IGLTA and VISITFLANDERS explore the potential of LGBTQ travel in Europe | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

On 21 June 2018, the European Travel Commission (ETC), the Flemish tourist board VISITFLANDERS and the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) will host the Educational Forum on LGBTQ Tourism. The event aims at advancing knowledge on LGBTQ tourism in Europe, discussing the status quo of Europe as a safe and welcoming destination for LGBTQ tourists, investigating new ways to strengthen the region’s attractiveness as a LGBTQ-friendly destination, and understanding the future evolution of LGBTQ travel.

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LGBT travel leaders make a ‘splash’ in Toronto with the opening of IGLTA convention

LGBT travel leaders make a ‘splash’ in Toronto with the opening of IGLTA convention | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) took over Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada last night for the IGLTA Annual Global Convention opening ceremony, sponsored by Tourism Toronto and Destination Ontario.

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IGLTA Foundation Partners with Pacific Asia Travel Association for Conference Scholarship

IGLTA Foundation Partners with Pacific Asia Travel Association for Conference Scholarship | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Collaboration takes Hong Kong Polytechnic University tourism student to the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s Annual Global Convention in Toronto - The IGLTA Foundation has partnered with the Pacific Asia Travel Association to provide a unique opportunity for a Hong Kong Polytechnic University tourism student to attend the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s 35th Annual Global Convention, 9-12 May in Toronto. Thanakarn (Bella) Vongvisitsin has been selected to attend the conference, considered to be the premier educational and networking event for the global LGBTQ tourism industry.

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Q&A: John Tanzella Discusses Marketing, Destination Considerations for LGBT Travelers

Q&A: John Tanzella Discusses Marketing, Destination Considerations for LGBT Travelers | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is an extensive global network of LGBTQ-welcoming tourism businesses including accommodations,
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International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Selects Milan as Host City for Annual Global Convention in 2020

International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Selects Milan as Host City for Annual Global Convention in 2020 | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Italy becomes the 10th country in the organization’s 35-year history to host the conference, the premier LGBTQ educational and networking event for the tourism industry - The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association officially announced today that Milan was chosen as the host city for its 37th Annual Global Convention in 2020. This will be a first for Italy, and will mark the event’s return to Europe for the first time since 2014.

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Come Along on a Voyage to Benefit the IGLTA Foundation

Come Along on a Voyage to Benefit the IGLTA Foundation | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Tickets are on sale now for the Toronto fundraising event on 11 May, which supports the development of LGBTQ tourism globally and honors those helping to make the world more welcoming.

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