2015 Convention Agenda
Welcome to the IGLTA 2015 Annual Global Convention. We hope you will see from the following agenda that we have attempted to address a wide array of LGBTQ+ Travel and Tourism issues and topics of interest to gay, lesbian and gay friendly alike.
Events subject to change. Changes will be announced at the registration desk and mobile convention app.
Registration Desk Open2
Registration Desk Opens
BUYER/SUPPLIER MARKETPLACE
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Lunch Break for Marketplace
Open to participating Buyers and Suppliers only; not open to all attendees. Sponsored by Embratur
Registration Desk Closes
IGLTA Foundation Event
IGLTA Foundation Event Join us for a fabulous fund-raising event to support the IGLTA Foundation at the Montage Beverly Hills. Ticket sales will be directly donated to the IGLTA Foundation. More details coming soon. Reserve your ticket when registering for the convention or RSVP here. Sponsored by Preferred Hotel Group & the Montage Beverly Hills
Sunrise Yoga
WELCOME SESSION
Mayor of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board STATE OF THE ASSOCIATION MEETING (AGM) Annual update with IGLTA President/CEO & Board Chair
OPENING SESSION & KEYNOTES
Sponsored by VisitBritain
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS:
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Networking Lunch
Sponsored by the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency
WOMEN in BUSINESS FORUM
Join us at The Getty Center , perched in the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking our host city, for a spectacular event with food, drinks, and live performances by Leslie Jordan, Tig Notaro, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, and DJ Amara. Cocktail attire strongly encouraged. Shuttles will depart from main lobby. Sponsored by Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
GENERAL SESSION: Travel Forward
Click here for session descriptions Sponsored by GayCities
MEDIA TRADE SHOW
Exhibitors include global LGBTQ+ media outlets. Open to all attendees. Register to win an advertising package worth more than US$75,000. For more information,click here Sponsored by Tourism Toronto & Ontario Tourism
Sponsored by Tourist Office of Spain, Andalucía Tourist Board, Gran Canaria Tourist Board, and Madrid Region Tourism Board
GENERAL SESSION: The Next Wave of LGBTQ+ Travel Media
From Instagram to YouTube to gay content in so-called “mainstream” blogging, there is a new voice for LGBTQ+ travel. In this session you will learn about innovative media opportunities to reach LGBTQ+ travelers. Click here for session descriptions
WEST HOLLYWOOD HOST PARTY
Shuttles will depart from main lobby Sponsored by Visit West Hollywood
Registration Desk Open
CONSUMER TRADE SHOW SETUP
Complimentary shuttle will depart from main lobby at 11am For more information, click here
CONSUMER TRADE SHOW
Join us for our Global LGBTQ+ Travel Show in West Hollywood, Los Angeles’ gay neighborhood. Everyone welcome. Free admission, music, and travel giveaways. Shuttles will depart from main lobby. For more information, click here
2016 CAPE TOWN HOST CITY RECEPTION
Enjoy South African wines under the stars as we introduce the host destination for the 2016 Annual Global Convention. Sponsored by South African Tourism
