The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is the world’s only global organization connecting and educating businesses in LGBT tourism. We were founded in 1983 by gay and lesbian travel agents who wanted to increase LGBT travel across the world. Today, we have member businesses in 80+ countries on all six inhabited continents.
IGLTA membership means more than placing your business on our website and showing consumers you’re dedicated to this market. It also means having access to a network of the most successful, innovative businesses in the tourism industry. Some of our partners include American Airlines, Canadian Tourism Commission and Accor Hotels. Alongside these global companies are a wide variety of members including guest inns in Provincetown and LGBT tour operators in Cape Town. We truly represent the entire tourism industry as we reach out to LGBT travelers internationally.
Discounted attendance to our Annual Convention, webinars, Educational Platforms such as FAM Trips and Symposia
Ability to market to thousands of LGBT travel professionals
Use of IGLTA logo in your marketing, promoted globally through our “We Are Welcome Here” consumer campaign
Online network of communication software to interact with professionals and travelers
Inclusion in the annual IGLTA Membership Directory, both in print and online
Inclusion in Expedia's gay travel portal at www.expedia.com/gay
Post events, tours, special deals and opportunities on our website
Discount on TravelOutNewsWire, a news release distribution service that reaches hundreds of journalists and global media outlets
Discounted advertising rates with select IGLTA Media Partners
Participate in many national and international trade shows with booth share and brochure distribution
Global Network of IGLTA Support
These are just a few of the many benefits you receive as a member of this prestigious association. What we don’t mention in that list are the intangible benefits your organization receives. Joining IGLTA positions your organization as a true industry leader. IGLTA members mean business, and successful business is the only type they know. LGBT travelers understand this on a global scale and are using IGLTA as a resource more and more to find you – the businesses that welcome them into the world of travel.
Don’t let us go on about what you will receive – try it out for yourself. And don’t just take our word for it, talk to one of the thousands of IGLTA member businesses in communities across the globe. We are confident that you will see a return on your investment in the long term as well as the ability to showcase yourself as an LGBT-welcoming business today.
"Thanks for the many networking opportunities with IGLTA fellow members in symposia, fam trips and annual conventions over the past 10 years. Our G&L business to Machu Picchu and gay friendly Peru has increased immensely and we are very proud to be part of this amazing family!"
