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IGLTA NEWS

Destination Workshop & Partner Summit in Los Cabos IGLTA We just wrapped up two incredible days in Mexico! On 21 September, IGLTA teamed up with the Los Cabos Tourism Board to host our very first LGBTQ+ Destination Design Workshop at the Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa. The event brought together local hotel partners, government leaders, and international industry experts to talk about practical strategies for making Los Cabos an even more welcoming and competitive destination for LGBTQ+ travelers. On 22 September, the tourism board also hosted the 2026 IGLTA Global Partner Summit — an annual gathering of our Global Partners to connect, share ideas, and discuss what's next for the industry. A huge thank you to Los Cabos for being such incredible hosts!

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Mentor a 2026 IGLTA Foundation Fellowship Recipient IGLTA Headed to Seville this November? Elevate your convention experience by giving back to the next generation of LGBTQ+ travel leaders. The IGLTA Foundation is accepting applications for Convention Fellowship Mentors. As a mentor, you will support 2026 Fellowship recipients by sharing market insights, offering career guidance, and opening doors across the global hospitality and tourism sectors. Apply Here

Secure Your Space at the LGBTQ+ Tourism Expo IGLTA Connect directly with the decision-makers driving our industry forward. The LGBTQ+ Tourism Expo serves as the central hub at the IGLTA Global Convention for brand exposure, networking, and direct business development. Premium and Standard Expo spaces remain available, but space is filling quickly! Email sponsorship@iglta.org to reserve your table! More Info

Photo of the Week!  Panel discussion held during our Bangkok reception. The LGBTQ+ Travel Reception Bangkok, co-hosted alongside lebua Hotels & Resorts and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, was a huge success! The evening brought together IGLTA members and those shaping LGBTQ+ travel across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Special thanks to our hosts and members who joined us to strengthen our shared community in the region.

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