2018 Convention Information

IGLTA 35th Annual Global Convention

The IGLTA Annual Global Convention is the world's premier educational and networking event for LGBT tourism professionals.  The 35th edition of the conference will connect gay, lesbian, transgender and gay friendly travel and tourism suppliers and buyers through its hosted buyer and scheduled appointment program,  numerous educational workshops and networking receptions.

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Presentations

General Sessions:

1. An Insider's Perspective on Uganda as an LGBTQ Travel Destination  / Michael Kajubi (Watch now)
   
   
2. Communicating Sustainability Internally & to Your Clients / Randy Durband, Rika Jean-Francois, Trudi Pearce & Yves Marceau (Watch now)
   
   
3. LGBTQ Tourism Trends for 2018 & Beyond / Daniela Wagner, Albert Herrera, Maria Cuba, Juliano Ferrari, Zack Medow (Watch now)
   
   
4. The Intersection of Human Rights & Tourism / Fabrice Houdart, Helen Kennedy, Kevin Dallas, Sean Howell, Dinesh Perera (Watch now)
   
   
5. State of the Association / John Tanzella (Watch now)
   
   
6. Understanding LGBTQ Travel in Europe / Peter Jordan (Watch now)
   
   
7. CMI's 22nd Annual LGBTQ Tourism Study: Canadian Travelers / Thomas Roth & David Paisley (For CMI's complete LGBTQ Canada Travel Survey Report, click here) Check out the presentation here.
   
   
8. Making Travel More Accessible: Addressing Stigma Within Our Community / Drew Cumpson (Watch here)
   
   
9. Lessons Learned Three Years Post Marriage Equality in the U.S. / Bernadette Smith (Watch here)
   
   
10. Convention Welcome by Tourism Toronto President / Johanne Belanger (Watch here)
    
    

Educational Breakout Sessions:

1. LGBT Destination Marketing Online Overview / Matt Skallerud
   https://www.iglta.org/media/1365098/lgbt_destination_marketing_2018.pdf
   
2. Tips on How to Successfully Digitize Your Travel Business / Keri Pfeiffer
   https://www.iglta.org/media/1365100/tips-on-how-to-successfully-digitize-your-travel-business.pdf
   
   
3. Insider Tips to Selling Canada / Laurence Bernstein, Angela Moore, Darrell Schuurmann, Stephanie LeClair & Kristin McKenzie
   https://www.iglta.org/media/1365099/insider-tips-to-selling-canada-iglta-presentation.pdf
   
4. Women in Business / Eva Maria P. Lange
   https://www.iglta.org/media/1365101/iglta2018_eva-maria-lange_women-in-business.pdf
   

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