MIAMI, FLORIDA – The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) recently held a Global Partner Summit at The Biltmore Miami-Coral Gables to unite thought leaders from brands committed to LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism. A key element of the Summit was a Strategic Forum that resulted in the report, “Corporate Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusive Travel: A Five-Point Action Plan,” which addresses critical issues around LGBTQ+ tourism and how to chart a path towards making tourism more inclusive and welcoming for all.
The session identified five major focus areas for the industry:
- Enhancing LGBTQ+ Receptivity: Creating a more welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ travelers across the entire industry.
- Values & Messaging: Establishing and upholding strong diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) values through consistent messaging.
- Training as a Priority: Providing ongoing training for all team members to ensure cultural competency and inclusivity.
- Amplifying Diverse Voices: Championing diverse voices within the industry and among travelers.
- DEI – A Journey, Not a Destination: Recognizing DEI as a continuous process requiring ongoing commitment and adaptation.
“The recent IGLTA Global Partner Summit in Miami was a powerful reminder of the collective responsibility our network shares in shaping a more inclusive future where LGBTQ+ travel is not just accepted, but celebrated,” said John Tanzella (he/him), IGLTA President/CEO. “The thoughtful conversations in our strategic forum sparked actionable takeaways around core values, training programs, and amplifying diverse voices. A big thank you to our dedicated and valued global partners for their unwavering commitment to progress. This kind of collaborative spirit is exactly what’s needed to move the industry forward.”
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The article IGLTA releases Action Plan for Corporate Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusive Travel first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.
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