IGLTA Welcomes The Travel Corporation as its Newest Global Partner 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.
Which is the world's most LGBT-friendly city? Even when cities seem progressive on the surface, the lived experience of members of the LGBT community can tell a dramatically different story
IGLTA to honor Miami tourism pioneer Global LGBTQ+ travel association will recognize George Neary during its annual convention in April 2019 - The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) will present the Hanns Ebensten Hall of Fame Award to George Neary, a longtime advocate for LGBTQ+ tourism, during its 36th Annual Global Convention in New York City (24-27 April). For 20 years, Neary focused on developing cultural, heritage and LGBTQ+ tourism through his role as Associate Vice President of Cultural Tourism for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.
8 Reasons to Visit Tokyo | Matthew & Michael | LGBTQ Backpacking There are plenty more than 8 reasons to visit this incredible city. It is, at it's heart, where the most advanced and high-tech metropolis in the world meets ancient history. Futuristic high-rises tower next to quaint yet powerful shinto shrines. Millions of people file through Shinjuku's Central St
Pride Journeys – LGBTQ Travel Through Portland, Oregon For years, my former boss at South Florida Gay News would rave about Portland, Oregon. He loved the free-spirited nature of the community as well as the abundance of outdoor activities available outside the city. After years of seeing Norm and other friends post breathtaking photos on social media, I thought it was time to give Portland a try.
Amazing Sights from the Oregon Coast This week, I had the spontaneous opportunity to head to the beach with a few new friends to say goodbye to summer. Here’s a few photos from our journey through the coastal mountains and down to the cliffs and beach next to the Pacific…
Travel with Ravi Roth to Chile - Feb 28 to Mar 4, 2019 Who wants to come with Ravi Roth to CHILE?! He is partnering with Pride Tours Chile for a winter getaway from Feb 28- March 4th. They will hike the Andes, visit, Santiago & Valparaiso, discover Chilean wines in Casablanca, & dive into the local gay culture of CHILE!
French-based rental site connects gay travelers Since listing a spare bedroom in his Bernal Heights home on the LGBT-oriented short-term rental site misterb&b, San Francisco resident Alan Lessik has met other gay men from around the world.
Guam Visitors Bureau and IWorld of Travel partner for LGBTQ-tailored travel experiences IWorld of Travel and the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) have teamed up to create an exclusive experience for travelers who scour the world looking for the most spectacular destinations. The partnership will debut a unique, new offering—tailored to the LGBTQ community—in IWorld’s expansive global portfolio.
Cuba VIP Travel Announces New Havana LGBTQ Pride Celebration Tour to Mark Historic Changes to the Cuban Constitution Cuba VIP Travel, the Miami-based travel agency specializing in customized experiences of Cuba, is launching an exciting new tour for 2019: the Havana LGBTQ Pride Celebration tour. The five-day trip will coincide with Havana’s Pride Parade and will include numerous opportunities to socialize and work with renowned activists in the local LGBTQ rights movement.
First LGBT+ Tourism Summit to take place in Malta International experts will discuss market developments, new marketing strategies and the economic prospects for the LGBT travel segment – The Malta Tourism Authority is collaborating with ITB Berlin, the host of the first LGBT+ Tourism Summit from 22 to 23 November 2018
From the CEO: Come to New York, Where It All Began 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.
LGBT Travel Market: Annual Spend Now Exceeds USD$218 billion The annual value of total spending on travel and tourism by lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) people is being revealed today by LGBT consulting specialists Out Now at WTM London.
Pride Journey – Seattle A journey to the Pacific Northwest is something I always look forward to. I love the natural beauty of Seattle and of course the abundance of fresh seafood the city has to offer. Its proximity to both Portland and Vancouver are also benefits and the three cities are connected via Amtrak, so visitors can easily turn a trip to the Emerald City into a multi-destination vacation.
Miles of Love: LGBT+ Travel Advocacy Forum In a world first, LGBT+ activists including the infamous Russian punk band, Pussy Riot, will come together with people in the travel industry to discover how we can all be ‘travel agents of change’…
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Welcomes VisitDallas as its Newest Global Partner The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association today announced its global partnership with VisitDallas, the official tourism marketing organization for the city of Dallas, Texas. As a Global Partner, VisitDallas strengthens its commitment to LGBTQ-welcoming travel and will provide year-round support for IGLTA, the organizational leader in advancing LGBTQ travel around the world.
A Must-Read Update on Gay Travel Trends LGBTQ events, such as the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Pride Parade, are important for attracting travelers looking for a friendly destination.
9 Bars & Restaurants Where You Can Be Your Full Queer Self in Seattle, WA Seattle is one of the most progressive cities in the nation when it comes to LGBTQ visibility. The city is home to the first-ever LGBTQ scholarship fund, the nation’s largest LGBTQ chamber of commerce, and a significant number of LGBTQ-founded and -owned businesses, bars, restaurants, and experiences. Travel Out Seattle, a program of GSBA, helped us pick some of the best LGBTQ-aware and welcoming bars, restaurants, and destinations in the Seattle where you can be your full queer self.
Discovering Helskinki, Finland and Estonia – an LGBT Tour & Road Trip We started our tour of Finland as any LGBT traveler would, with the city first. We’d never been to Finland, nor this part of the Baltic region, so every site and sound, including the language, was completely new to us.
Cast a Spell, Drink the Potion: Four Halloween Destinations for LGBT Travelers Halloween, for many, as cliche as it sounds, is a time when they can go out in costume and take a break from the reality they’re living. Notions of what is considered normal go out the window, and debauchery and revelry take over. For gay travelers, Halloween can be a time to experience this effect in an array of cities, and not only in the United States, where the semi-official holiday is most prevalently celebrated. Perhaps, this year, it’s time to dust off a costume and saunter to where the things that go bump in the night come out to play. Here are a few locales to joyously or frighteningly celebrate All Hallows Eve.
IGLTA Welcomes The Travel Corporation as its Newest Global Partner
Year of Return: Ghana heralded as next big tourist destination. Here's why
Which is the world's most LGBT-friendly city?
IGLTA to honor Miami tourism pioneer
The LGBTQ Pavilion At The New York Times Travel Show Has Everything You Need For Your Next Adventure
8 Reasons to Visit Tokyo | Matthew & Michael | LGBTQ Backpacking
Pride Journeys – LGBTQ Travel Through Portland, Oregon
Amazing Sights from the Oregon Coast
Travel with Ravi Roth to Chile - Feb 28 to Mar 4, 2019
French-based rental site connects gay travelers
Richard & Matt Do Portugal – Our Travel Diary with an LGBTQ Flair
Guam Visitors Bureau and IWorld of Travel partner for LGBTQ-tailored travel experiences
Cuba VIP Travel Announces New Havana LGBTQ Pride Celebration Tour to Mark Historic Changes to the Cuban Constitution
First LGBT+ Tourism Summit to take place in Malta
From the CEO: Come to New York, Where It All Began
LGBT Travel Market: Annual Spend Now Exceeds USD$218 billion
Pride Journey – Seattle
Miles of Love: LGBT+ Travel Advocacy Forum
Virgin Atlantic launches 'Pride' flight with LGBTQ crew
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association Welcomes VisitDallas as its Newest Global Partner
Lesbians in the Travel Industry: In Conversation with Tanya Churchmuch
Registration Opens for International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s 2019 Convention in New York City
A Must-Read Update on Gay Travel Trends
9 Bars & Restaurants Where You Can Be Your Full Queer Self in Seattle, WA
Discovering Helskinki, Finland and Estonia – an LGBT Tour & Road Trip
Cast a Spell, Drink the Potion: Four Halloween Destinations for LGBT Travelers
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