| ASAE LGBTQ2IA+ Party Raises Over $10k for the John Tanzella Fellowship Fund This year's LGBTQ2IA+ Party at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo was a huge success! The event raised over US$10,000, with all proceeds directly benefiting the IGLTA Foundation's John Tanzella Fellowship Fund! A special thank you to our co-host Meet Minneapolis, along with Delta Air Lines the ASAE Research Foundation, LGBT MPA, and every attendee who donated on-site to make this impact possible.
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| Nominate Now: 2026 Travel Unity Awards The 2026 Travel Unity Awards are open through 13 September! The Awards recognize people, organizations, and initiatives helping make travel more welcoming. There is no fee to apply, and self-nominations are welcome! Learn More Here  |
| We're Hiring: Global Partnership Development Manager IGLTA is looking for an experienced, high-performing partnership sales professional to join our team. If you thrive on driving revenue growth, building executive-level relationships, and owning the full sales cycle for global partnerships and convention sponsorships, we’d love to connect. Learn More and Apply Here  |
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Connecting at IBTM Americas! IGLTA's Virginia Arana was on the ground in Mexico City for IBTM Americas, meeting with our valued members across the region. |
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| West Hollywood Goes for Gold: California's Proud Capital of Cool Gets in the Game for LA28 From legendary nightlife and acclaimed dining to a rich history of advocacy and inclusion, West Hollywood continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. The city's plans for LA28 reflect its commitment to creating memorable experiences and meaningful representation. Read More |
| Buenos Aires Connects the World: 18 Countries Arrive in GNETWORK360 to Discuss the Future of LGBTQ+ Tourism Hundreds of tourism professionals, destinations and business leaders will gather in Buenos Aires to explore the future of LGBTQ+ travel. The event highlights the growing importance of inclusion, innovation and meaningful connections across the global tourism industry. Read More |
| Arigato Travel Celebrates 10 Years of Sharing Japan Food has long been a gateway to culture, and Arigato Travel has spent the past decade helping travelers experience Japan one meal and one neighborhood at a time. The anniversary highlights both the company's growth and its commitment to meaningful local connections. Read More |
| Understanding LGBTQ Impacts Across AI As artificial intelligence becomes woven into everyday life, a new GLAAD report explores how design choices can shape real-world outcomes. The framework offers recommendations aimed at making AI more accurate, transparent and inclusive for all users. Read More Tags: IGLTA |