Buyer & Supplier Marketplace Registration

Buyers & Suppliers check-in for the Buyer/Supplier Marketplace in addition to full convention registration

Pink Banana Media Pre-Conference Reception

Join Pink Banana Media, in partnership with IGLTA and sponsored by Metrosource, Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board, and BrkThru Digital in CELEBRATING the Power of Social Relationships.

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Registration Open

Convention Registration Available! Voyage ticket purchase available. General information can be found at this location.

Buyer/Supplier Marketplace

In Partnership with American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

Opening remarks presented by: Zane Kerby, President & CEO, American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA).

NOTE: Buyers & Suppliers, be sure to register Tuesday evening on the Promenade between 4:00pm-8:00pm

Buyer/Supplier Marketplace Luncheon

This luncheon is for those participating in the Buyer/Supplier Marketplace only.

Sponsored by: PayPal Credit

Buyer/Supplier Marketplace

In Partnership with American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

OUT Professionals Reception

Our Professionals Travel & Hospitality Networking Mixer

Get in the convention networking spirit and connect with NYC local professionals, hosted by: Out Professionals.

Bring your convention badge for complimentary admission or RSVP here.

Registration Open

Convention Registration Available! Voyage ticket purchase available. General information can be found at this location.

Entrepreneurs Small Business Round Table Discussion

Moderated by: Robert Sharp, Owner, Out Adventures.

Sponsored by: Radisson Hotel Group

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Travel Agents Round Table Discussion

Moderated by: Dan Howell, President & Owner, Dan Howell Travel.

Sponsored by: Belmond

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Opening Session

An update of IGLTA, what's new & what's coming. Presented by John Tanzella, President & CEO, IGLTA.

NYC Welcome by Fred Dixon, President & CEO, NYC & Company.

Fireside Chat with Roger Dow, President & CEO, US Travel. For more information about this general session, click here.

Sponsored by: Brand USA

2019 IGLTA Honors Presentations, presented with support from Visit Philadelphia®. For more information about this years Honors, click here.

General Session

"Addressing the Needs of Transgender Travelers" presented by: Mara Keisling, Founder/Executive Director, National Center for Transgender Equality.

"Bridging East and West: How LGBTQ+ Global Citizens can Elevate Asia's Future Development Path" presented by: Kenneth Kwok, Founder, Global Citizen Capital.

Sponsored by: Guam Visitors Bureau.

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LGBTQ+ Research: Insights to Help Attract LGBTQ+ Travelers

Presented by: Thomas Roth, Founder & EVP, Community Marketing & Insights || David Paisley, Senior Research Director, Community Marketing & Insights.

Sponsored by: Belmond

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Women in Business

Moderated by: Kristin Hansen, CEO/Founder, Hansen&Partner and the ELLA International Lesbian Festival; President, ELLA Global Community

Opening Reception

Feel the energy and excitement of Times Square firsthand on the 15-minute walk from the Hilton to Magic Hour! Participants are encouraged to gather and stroll down Seventh Avenue while taking in the sights and sounds of Midtown. NYC & Company staff will be present along the route to lead the way. (Limited bus transportation available)

Sponsored by NYC & Company, along with Marriott Marquis, and Sheraton Times Square.

Registration Open

Convention Registration Available! Voyage ticket purchase available. General information can be found at this location.

Morning Coffee

Hosted by Hilton

General Session

"Winning Tomorrow's Traveler in an AI-First World", presented by: Dougal Mckenzie, Industry Head, Travel, Google.

"Why Social Media is the Only Place Where True LGBTQ+ Outreach Can Happen (and How to Leverage It)", presented by: Ophelia Pastrana, Creator/Presenter/Comedian, OphCourse.

Sponsored by: AIG Travel, Inc.

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General Session

LGBTQ+ Travel Research Project Results presented by: Nicolas Graf, PhD., Associate Dean, NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. For more information about this general session, click here.

Hilton Welcome presented by Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, VP of Global Brand Marketing, Hilton.

Travel & Tourism Executive Leadership Panel: Ensuring Workplace Culture Supports LGBTQ+ Outreach, moderated by Aisha Moodie-Mills, Political Strategist & Social Impact Advisor, The Moodie-Mills Agency. Panelists include: Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, VP of Global Brand Marketing, Hilton, Perry Cantarutti, Senior VP, Alliances for Delta Air Lines, Willie Montano, VP Marketing Insight Vacations & Luxury Gold.

IGLTA Celebrates 100 years of Hilton Hospitality

T.L.C. Networking Showcase Lunch

New IGLTA Networking Opportunity for 2019!

Media Networking Event

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Foundation Fundraiser - "Voyage"

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Registration Open

Convention Registration Available! General information can be found at this location

Cruising on Changing Tides: Opportunities and Challenges in Developing China’s LGBTQ+ Travel Market

Presented by: Charlie Gu, CEO & Co-Founder, Kollective Influence.

Sponsored by: Radisson Hotel Group

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The Evolving Language of Hospitality

Presented by: Umut Durson, MA, Gender Education Consultant, YES Institute || Caro Hernandez, Copywriter, Ogilvy & Mather.

Sponsored by: Belmond

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Let's Talk About LGBTQ+ Destination Development

Presented by: Peter Jordan, Founder, Gen C Traveller, & Specialist in LGBTQ Research and Destination Development.

Sponsored by: Radisson Hotel Group

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2019's Top LGBTQ+ Travel Trends & Tips

Moderated by: Monty Swaney, Co-President, Tzell Travel Group.

Panelists include: Kwin Mosby, Managing Editor, Vacation.com, Travel Leaders Group and George Carrancho, Managing Director, First in Service.

Sponsored by: Belmond

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Closing Session

This session will include our 2019 "Travel Talks".

"The Future is Genderless", presented by Billy Kolber, Founder, Hospitable Me and " Using Inbound Content Marketing to Get the Most Out of Your Advertising Budget", presented by Meg Cale, Founder, Dopes on the Road.

Media Networking Event Drawing; for more on this event, click here.

"Our Role in Helping Persecuted LGBTQ+ People Globally" presented by: Kimahli Powell, Executive Director, Rainbow Railroad. For more information about this general session, click here.

VisitBritan Drawing.

Closing Remarks.

Sponsored by: Israel Ministry of Tourism

Lunch Box Distribution for Voluntourism/Educational Events Participants

For further details about the IGLTA Foundation Voluntourism/Educational Events, click here.

IGLTA Foundation Voluntourism/Educational Events

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Milan 2020!

Get a taste of the IGLTA's Annual Global Convention 2020 destination, Milan, Italy at tonight's party, Sponsored by Italian National Tourist Board - Milano.

(Transportation will be provided)