2013 Convention Information

TV Coverage of the Convention

IGLTA 30th Annual Global Convention

The IGLTA Annual Global Convention is the world's premier educational and networking event for LGBTQ+ tourism professionals.  The 30th edition of the conference will connect gay, lesbian and gay friendly travel and tourism suppliers and buyers through its hosted buyer and scheduled appointment program, numerous educational workshops and networking receptions.

Presentations

• 2012 State of the Association: presented by John Tanzella & Tanya Churchmuch
• Annual Association Report
• Keynote speech: presented by David Scowsill, WTTC
• Keynote Presentation: by David Scowsill, WTTC
• Building Your Brand One Story at a Time: presented by Bill Baker
• Navigating the Domain Namespace Explosion: presented by Jamie Baxter
• Today’s LGBTQ+ Household – From Two Mommies to PFLAG Parents and… Fido Makes Family: presented by Thomas Roth, David Paisley, Gregg Kaminsky, and Kim Simes
• Social Media Panel: presented by Matt Skallerud
• Social Media Panel: presented by Robert Sharp
• Gay Travel/Gay Rights: A 30 Year History/A Bright Future: presented by Billy Kolber

News Outlets

• Guida Viaggi – Turismo gay & lesbian, Italia al quarto posto per Iglta
• Chicago Tribune – Welcome mat out for gay, lesbian travelers
• Focus on Travel News – IGLTA Closes Successful Convention
• ChicagoPride.com – Center on Halsted and IGLTA help local school with beautification of outdoor classroom
• eTravel Blackboard – IGLTA Joins ECPAT’s Fight Against Child Trafficking
• eTravel Blackboard – United Proudly Sponsors IGLTA Global Convention in Chicago
• Windy City Media Group – History of LGBTQ+ travel presentation featured at IGLTA convention
• Windy City Media Group- International LGBTQ+ travel confab in Chicago
• Windy City Media Group – IGLTA: Celebrating three decades
• Windy City Media Group – IGLTA confab opens in Chicago
• Windy City Media Group – Chicago GLBT Travel Expo May 3
• Windy City Media Group – Travel group to mark 30th anniv. in Chicago
• Brasil Turis Journal – Pernambuco participa de evento para o público LGBTQ+ nos EUA
• Revista ViaG – IGLTA reúne interessados em discutir sobre turismo LGBT
• Euopa Press – España participará en la convención mundial de turismo gay de Chicago con las vistas puestas en la de Madrid 2014

Radio

• The Focus Group radio broadcast: Part 1 & Part 2

Video

• ChicTV - Behind the scenes at the IGLTA 30th Annual Global Convention

IGLTA Press Releases

• 7 May 2013 – IGLTA Closes Successful Convention
• 1 May 2013 – IGLTA Joins ECPAT’s Fight Against Child Trafficking
• 18 April 2013 – IGLTA Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
• 16 April 2013 – IGLTA Foundation Launches Volunteer Day in Chicago
• 4 April 2013 – IGLTA Finalizes Plans for 30th Annual Global Convention in ChicagoMay 2-4 conference celebrates global tourism
• 4 March 2013 – IGLTA Debuts Mobile Convention App at ITB Berlin; More global businesses than ever joining LGBTQ+ travel association in the Gay & Lesbian Pavilion this year
• 21 February 2013 - IGLTA Announces Annual Travel Honors; 30th Annual Global Convention celebrates LGBTQ+ tourism professionals