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IGLTA NEWS Five Weeks Until Seville! IGLTA We are officially five weeks out from the 2026 IGLTA Global Convention in Seville! With hundreds of LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism leaders, buyers, and destination representatives gathering in Spain, the clock is ticking to finalize your plans. Beyond the main stage sessions, the convention is where key partnerships for 2027 and beyond will be made. If you haven't registered yet, now is the time to secure your spot and start connecting with fellow attendees. It's also the last call to book through our room block at the Meliá Lebreros before the special rates are gone. The block closes 30 October or earlier if the rooms sell out. Don't miss the extra networking opportunities that come from staying in the host hotel + free shuttles to FIBES, where the majority of the convention is held. Register Now & View the Attendee List GLOBAL PARTNER NEWS Takeaways from Global Partner Strategic Forum in Los Cabos IGLTA Supporting LGBTQ+ travelers isn't a seasonal strategy, it's built into how our community does business. At our recent Global Partner Summit in Mexico, we brought global travel brands and local hospitality teams together to address the real-world challenges facing our industry right now and map out where we go from here. Take a look at the summary report today before our official release goes live tomorrow! Read the Report FOUNDATION FOCUS Congratulations to Our Cohort 2 Finalists!  IGLTA Following an inspiring virtual pitching competition, we're thrilled to announce the three entrepreneurs from Cohort 2 of the TUI Futureshapers Global – LGBTQIA+ Travel Innovators Program that will be advancing to compete live at the IGLTA Global Convention in Seville, Spain: Alvaro Pereira (he/him), Responsible Travel South America Liliana Andrade (she/her), Soy Pride Lab Ricardo Contreras (he/him), Mérida Gay Tours These standouts impressed our judging panel with their innovative business ideas, compelling pitches, and commitment to creating more inclusive travel experiences for the LGBTQ+ community. In Seville, they'll join three finalists from Cohort 1 to compete for the program's grand prize that includes grant funding to help grow their business and expand their impact. We hope you'll be there with us to cheer them on! Read More Photo of the Week!  Clovis Casemiro accepting the Veado Tur de Ouro award in Belém, Brazil At the 50th anniversary of the Chiquita Festival, IGLTA's own Clovis Casemiro (he/him) made history as the very first recipient of the Veado Tur de Ouro award. This new award was designed specifically to highlight the power of LGBTQ+ tourism in Belém and the broader Amazon region of Brazil. We are beyond proud to know and to love our dear Clovis, join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition. INDUSTRY NEWS ITB Americas Reaches 85% Occupancy and Moves Towards Its First Edition in Guadalajara Travel2Latam The new B2B tourism fair will be held from November 10-12 at Expo Guadalajara, with nearly 300 participating companies and organizations, buyers from more than 41 countries, and a conference program with 40 sessions and more than 70 speakers. Read More A New Resource to Inspire Your LGBTQ+ Clients to Visit South Africa The GSA South Africa offers LGBTQ+ travelers a destination where extraordinary experiences and meaningful connections come together. Read More Duni Bauta | Building Connection Through Exploration OutSFL From supporting LGBTQ+ organizations to creating meaningful travel experiences, Duni is helping foster a stronger sense of belonging both locally and globally. Read More 10 Destinations Where Queer Travel Feels Easier EveryQueer Travel feels different when you don't have to second-guess every interaction. This roundup showcases cities around the world that pair vibrant queer culture with strong protections and a sense of everyday belonging for LGBTQ+ visitors. Read More

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