About IGLTA

LGBTQ+ Travelers are Welcome Here

IGLTA, the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association was founded in 1983 and is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+-welcoming tourism businesses. We provide free travel resources and information while continuously working to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide. IGLTA’s members include LGBTQ+-friendly accommodations, transport, destinations, service providers, Travel Advisors, tour operators, events and travel media located in over 80 countries.

Our Mission

The mission of IGLTA is to provide information and resources for LGBTQ+ travelers and expand LGBTQ+ tourism globally by demonstrating its significant social and economic impact.

Core Values

Integrity

We are sincere in our commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ travel and working openly and honestly in our global outreach.

Community

We celebrate our diverse global LGBTQ+ community and allies, striving to create cross-cultural understanding and a more inclusive world.

Partnership

We believe in the value of strong relationships—both LGBTQ+ and mainstream—that support our community of travelers.

Pride

We take daily inspiration from working in LGBTQ+ travel and are dedicated to sharing that enthusiasm worldwide.

IGLTA Travel History

Membership Categories

General Members

Accommodations (Hotels, Resorts, & Vacation Rentals)
Accommodation Booking Service
Airline
Association
Attraction
Business Services
Car Rental
Casino
Concierge Service
Cruise Line
CVB, Tourist Bureau
Event Planner
Ground Transportation
Internet Service
Marketing/Public Relations/Advertising
Publications/Publishers/Media
Tour Operator
Travel Advisor
Travel Insurance
Wedding Coordinator
Yatching/Boating

Associate Members

Art Gallery
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge
Doctor/Physician/Specialist
Entertainment
Fitness/Health Club
Gentleman’s Club/Spa
Hair Salon/Barber
LGBTQ+ Sport/Cultural Event
Pride Organization
Restaurant
Shopping/Retail
Theatre/Performing Arts
University/College

Membership Eligibility

IGLTA provides all members the ability to customize their travel experience and share it with others. Members will have access to planning tools to find trip ideas, business providers, events and specials from LGBTQ+ tourism-related businesses in 80+ countries. Business membership in IGLTA is open to all travel and travel-related businesses and professionals who wish to support the LGBTQ+ travel industry throughout the world.

Click here to learn about business membership benefits and eligibility.

Governance

A Board of Directors governs the IGLTA, overseeing the organization's strategy and direction. Click here to read our bylaws. For the current and past issues of the Annual Report, click here.

IGLTA Staff

IGLTA has staff and representatives located throughout the world to help promote LGBTQ+ tourism and our members.

Click here to view our Global Team.

Marketing Opportunities

IGLTA members have the ability to reach our growing number of traveler members and business members around the world. We currentl count a B2B network of 11,000+ tourism professionals in over 80 countries around the world.

ADVERTISING SERVICES

Email Blasts
Commemorative Directory Ads
Mobile App
Web Banners
Newsletter Ads & Sponsorships
Brochure Distribution

For in depth information, visit here.

Questions? Contact our Marketing Department at marketing@iglta.org today!

Note that all marketing opportunities are available exclusively to existing IGLTA members only. IGLTA reserves the right to refuse any advertising piece(s).

Media & News

IGLTA represents its members globally and is often the source of information for LGBTQ+ travel-related articles. Click here for access to our press releases, news and media inquiries or contact our VP-Communications, LoAnn Halden.

Past IGLTA Awards

IGLTA Annual Global Convention

Each year IGLTA hosts an Annual Global Convention and each year the location changes countries. Our convention is not only the largest of its kind, it is also the longest-running. In 2023, we look forward to welcoming members of the tourism industry to San Juan, Puerto Rico as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary.

For more information about our Annual Convention, visit our dedicated convention site at www.iglta.org/convention.