This Week: Los Cabos, 2026 Fellowship, and Madison Pride

 

IGLTA NEWS Destination Workshop in Los Cabos! IGLTA We're hosting a workshop focused on building more diverse, inclusive, and competitive destinations. In partnership with the Los Cabos Tourism Board, join us 21 September at the Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa for an LGBTQ+ Destination Design Workshop. For more information or to register, reach out to IGLTA's Membership Manager - Mexico, Virginia Arana (she/her), at Virginia.Arana@iglta.org. Advertisement  FOUNDATION FOCUS Foundation Announces 2026 Fellowship Recipients! IGLTA The IGLTA Foundation has officially named its 2026 Fellowship cohort! Five outstanding LGBTQ+ tourism entrepreneurs and students from around the globe will join us at the Global Convention in Seville this November for mentorship, networking, and industry education. Interested in becoming a mentor? Learn More Special thanks West Hollywood Travel + Tourism Board, a valued IGLTA Proud Destination, and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for generously sponsoring fellowships this year. Read More Member Tip of the Month: Have You Seen Our Research Page Lately? IGLTA The IGLTA Foundation produces reports on key issues shaping global tourism. Our research library is packed with information on LGBTQ+ travel demographics, market trends, and sustainable practices. Explore More Photo of the Week!  In Madison, Wisconsin, Pride isn't just for June. It's a place where locals celebrate who they are all year long — especially at the annual OutReach MAGIC Pride Festival held in August. Destination Madison showed up in style by partnering with Jinx, a local mixed-race, queer artist, to create a "Gay Happy Garden" bandana giveaway for the event.   Jinx (they/she) says the design represents the love and radical acceptance they've found in Madison's queer community: "It is truly a privilege to be largely sheltered from the injustice and cruelty many other LGBTQ+ people face in other places near and far. It's an honor to spread sunshine and solidarity through art." INDUSTRY NEWS I'm an LGBTQ+ Travel Advisor Who's Been Visiting Japan for Nearly a Decade — Here's 4 Tips to Help You Plan the Perfect Trip Travel + Leisure Looking beyond the usual tourist checklist may be the secret to a richer Japan adventure. These practical tips reveal how slowing down, embracing local culture, and seeking authentic connections can create memories that last for years. Read More After Berlin, WorldPride Amsterdam Celebrates Without Looking Away The Advocate From a Stonewall veteran to LGBTQ+ visitors living under restrictive laws, attendees brought different meanings of Pride to the city's canals. Read More Why the WPBL Partnering With a Lesbian Travel Company Matters Xtra Magazine Long before women's sports attracted major corporate investment, queer communities were among their most loyal supporters. The WPBL's latest partnership honors that history while pointing toward a more welcoming future for athletes and fans alike. Read More Gloria Steinem, Feminist Trailblazer Who Championed LGBTQ+ Equality, Dies at 92 Out The legendary journalist fought Anita Bryant's antigay crusade, defended lesbians in the pages of The Advocate and later confronted her own complicated history with transgender people. Read More

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