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| IGLTA at KOPPA's Finance Forum Special thanks to longtime IGLTA supporter Fabrice Houdart (he/him) for bringing this important conversation to the main stage!
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| 100% PROUD. 100% LOUD. 100% TORONTO. Find 100s of authentic and welcoming experiences — in a city that's all in. In Toronto, Pride is 100% alive all year long. This is a city that welcomes the world — where 100s of cultures create together, grow together, and belong together. Connect travellers to vibrant neighborhoods, iconic events, diverse culinary experiences, and rich cultural programming. Toronto’s all in. 100%. Discover Now  |
| Justin Barnette Wins 2026 Inclusion Champion Award Huge congratulations to Justin Barnette (he/him), Head of Marketing & Communications (North America) at South African Tourism, on winning Travel Unity's 2026 Inclusion Champion Award! This well-deserved recognition highlights Justin's dedicated work expanding LGBTQ+ representation in travel and key destination initiatives ahead of Cape Town WorldPride 2028. Read More  |
| OutThere Magazine Wins Big at 2026 Travel Media Awards Congratulations to OutThere Magazine on taking home two major honors at the 2026 Travel Media Awards: Consumer Publication of the Year (Print) and Consumer Publication of the Year (Online). OutThere continues to elevate stories that reflect the diversity of our global community and we are so proud to have them as a media partner in the IGLTA network! More
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Photo of the Week! 
This week's featured photo captures Executive Director Keshav Suri (he/him) alongside his mother, Dr. Jyotsna Suri (she/her), Chairperson and Managing Director, celebrating the launch of The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group's new book, Hospitality with a Heart. The book shares personal stories of identity, inclusion, and true belonging in travel, and includes our very own IGLTA Foundation Coordinator Sonali Khan (she/her). Read More |
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| Festuris 2026 Will Honor the Leader Behind Miami's LGBTQ+ Tourism Strategy Miami's commitment to welcoming LGBTQ+ travelers is earning international recognition. Dan Rios of Visit Miami will receive Festuris' Cores do Turismo Trophy for his work promoting diversity, inclusion and a more welcoming travel experience. Read More |
| Brazil Takes Tourist Destinations to the IGLTA International Convention in Seville Brazil is putting its destinations in front of an influential international LGBTQIA+ travel audience. With buyers and tourism professionals gathering in Seville, the country hopes to build connections while highlighting the wide range of experiences it has to offer. Read More |
| 10 Destinations Where Queer Travel Feels Easier The best trips let you focus on exploring, relaxing and making memories instead of constantly assessing whether you'll feel welcome. These 10 destinations offer the legal protections, community and queer-friendly spaces that can help make that possible. Read More |
| LGBTQ+ Tourism Could Generate $521B by 2031 and Is Reshaping Destination Strategies Welcoming LGBTQ+ travelers is increasingly about more than inclusive advertising. New data suggests travelers are paying close attention to safety and genuine acceptance, creating a major opportunity for destinations that turn those priorities into real-world experiences. Read More
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