The IGLTA Connects LGBT Travelers with Friendly Businesses
Justin Lam — October 10, 2018 — World
References: iglta.org
Founded in 1983 by a team of dedicated travel agents, the IGLTA is now the world's leading global travel network dedicated to connecting and educating LGBT travelers and the businesses that welcome and support them. Offering an extensive list of destinations, events, and tours, IGLTA has used decades of experience to carefully craft world experiences that are not only welcoming to members of the LGBT community but also specially tailored to each individual's personal tastes.
The IGLTA also hosts an annual world convention and four symposia in various destinations around the world. The goal of these gatherings is to better connect LGBT friendly businesses with one another and to help open a greater dialogue around LGBT travel.
The IGLTA also hosts an annual world convention and four symposia in various destinations around the world. The goal of these gatherings is to better connect LGBT friendly businesses with one another and to help open a greater dialogue around LGBT travel.
Trend Themes
1. Tailored LGBT Travel Experiences - The trend is for travel companies to create customized travel experiences for the LGBT community that are welcoming and tailored to individual tastes.
2. Education for LGBT Travelers - The trend is for businesses to provide educational resources for LGBT travelers to ensure they are informed about local environments, customs, and laws and are able to travel safely and comfortably.
3. Lgbt-friendly Travel Businesses - The trend is for travel businesses to actively seek out LGBT travelers and create a welcoming environment, opening their doors to a wider range of customers and creating opportunities for increased business and growth.
Industry Implications
1. Travel - The travel industry can leverage the trends toward tailored LGBT experiences and education to differentiate their offerings from competitors and drive new business.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and resorts can take advantage of the trend toward creating LGBT-friendly environments and make changes to their policies and facilities to attract a wider range of customers and increase revenue.
3. Tourism - Tourism boards and organizations can use the trend toward tailoring LGBT experiences to provide unique and authentic travel opportunities for the LGBT community and generate increased interest and revenue for their destinations.
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