अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय LGBTQ+ ट्राभल एसोसिएसनको ३८औँ ग्लोबल कन्भेन्सन, २६-२९ अक्टोबर UNAHotels एक्स्पो फिएरा मिलानोमा, संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकाबाहिर IGLTA को अहिलेसम्मको सबैभन्दा ठूलो सम्मेलन थियो, जसमा विश्वभरका ३९ देश र क्षेत्रहरूको प्रतिनिधित्व गर्ने ५५० प्रतिनिधिहरू थिए।
The convention, the premier educational and networking event for LGBTQ+ tourism, the was association’s first European convention since Madrid in 2014. The event was originally set for 2020, but had to be rescheduled due to the pandemic, making it a cause for greater celebration.
Given the current political climate for LGBTQ+ issues, this year’s convention became even more important, strengthening ties between the global LGBTQ+ tourism community and the business community of Italy.
“As we continue to see increasing opposition toward LGBTQ+ communities globally, IGLTA’s convention—built around business networking, education and inclusivity—could not be more critical,” said IGLTA President/CEO John Tanzella. “The incredible outpouring of support for this year’s convention further strengthens our ability to elevate LGBTQ+ voices in the tourism industry and to continue working to ensure LGBTQ+ travelers have access to safe and welcoming experiences as they explore the world.”