Gay And Lesbian Travel

The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association , or IGLTA, is an association of travel agents, tour operators, hotels and guest houses, and other travel-related enterprises dedicated to gay and lesbian tourism. It was founded in 1983, and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is the only global organization dedicated to connecting businesses in the GLBT tourism industry.

History

Founded in 1983, with 25 founding members, the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is today a 2,000 plus member strong and growing none-profit organization of gay, lesbian and community friendly travel professionals from over 65 countries.

IGLTA Members Represent: 

              * accommodations * airlines * car rental companies * cruise lines * local tourist offices * regional and national tourist boards * travel agencies * travel media * tour operators * and other businesses marketing to the gay/lesbian traveler, on all five continents.

Membership in IGLTA is open to all travel and travel-related businesses and professionals who wish to support the gay/lesbian travel industry throughout the world. Your participation in the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association will be a rewarding experience for you and your business. Think of IGLTA as both your business guild and your trade organization. IGLTA Annual Convention

Each year, the IGlTA hosts an Annual Convention in a different spot around the globe. This year IGLTA's 26th Anniversary Convention will be in Toronto, Canada! From 07 - 10 May the capital of Ontario will be home to amazing break-out sessions, some power networking, great times and important education. Stay tuned to the IGLTA website for more information and registration in the future.

IGLTA Symposia / Familiarization Trips

Each year, IGLTA members organize Symposia / FAM Trips to various parts of the globe that might be of interest to GLBT travelers. Recently, symposia have taken place in Costa Rica, Dallas, Antwerp, Chicago, Barcelona, New York City, Buenos Aires, Curacao, Lisbon and Tuscany. IGLTA will be visiting Peru and Turkey in 2008 and Brazil and Israel in 2009.

Further information can be found on the website:

Notes

  1. ^ See http://www.iglta.org/facts April 24th, 2009

See also

  • LGBT tourism
  • List of LGBT-related organizations

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