2021 Convention Information

IGLTA 37th Annual Global Convention

The IGLTA Annual Global Convention is the world's premier educational and networking event for LGBT tourism professionals.  The 37th 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.

2021 Post Convention Review

Overview of IGLTA's 37th Annual Global Convention in Atlanta with attendee demographics, convention content, and press and media coverage.

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2019 Post Convention Review

Overview of IGLTA's 36th Annual Global Convention in New York City Attendee demographics, convention content, and press and media coverage.

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2019 Presentations

General Sessions:

1. Our Role in Helping Persecuted LGBTQ+ People Globally  / Kimahli Powell (Click Here) 
2. NYC Welcome / Fred Dixon (Watch now)
3. Fireside Chat / Fred Dixon & Roger Dow (Watch now)
4. Addressing the Needs of Transgender Travelers / Mara Keisling (Watch now)
5. Bridging East and West: How LGBTQ+ Global Citizens can Elevate Asia’s Future Development Path / Kenneth Kwok (Watch now)
6. Winning Tomorrow’s Traveler in an AI-First World / Dougal Mckenzie (Watch now)
7. Why Social Media is the Only Place Where True LGBTQ+ Outreach Can Happen (and How to Leverage It) / Ophelia Pastrana (Watch now)
8. Travel & Tourism Executive Leadership Panel: Ensuring Workplace Culture Supports LGBTQ+ Outreach / Aisha Moodie-Mills, Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, Perry Cantarutti, Willie Montano (Watch now)
9. LGBTQ+ Travel Research Project Results / Nicolas Graf Ph.D. (Watch now)

Educational Breakout Sessions:

1. Entrepreneurs Small Business Round Table / Robert Sharp
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2. Travel Agents Round Table Discussions / Dan Howell
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3. LGBTQ+ Research: Insights to Help Attract LGBTQ+ Travelers / Thomas Roth & David Paisley
   (For CMI’s complete 23^rd Annual LGBTQ+ Tourism & Hospitality Survey, click here).
   Check out the presentation here.
4. Cruising on Changing Tides: Opportunities and Challenges in Developing China’s LGBTQ+ Travel Market / Charlie Gu
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5. The Evolving Language of Hospitality / Umut Durson & Caro Hernandez
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6. Let’s Talk About LGBTQ+ Destination Development / Peter Jordan
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7. 2019’s Top LGBTQ+ Travel Trends & Tips / Monty Swaney, Kwin Mosby, George Carrancho
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2019 Agenda

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2019 Speaker Lineup

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2018 Convention Information

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2017 Convention Information

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2016 Convention Information

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2014 Convention Information

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2013 Convention Information

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