After a 40-year career in hospitality — including over two decades leading full-service brands at Hilton — Gary Steffen (he/him), SVP and Global Category Head of Full Service Brands, is preparing to…
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Last year, I embarked on a journey to transform my company purposefully, deliberately, and intentionally to provide inclusive travel in Africa. We had been operational in Kenya and had successfully…
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This year’s Black Travel Summit (BTS) was more than a conference — it was a mirror held up to our industry. With IGLTA members present in Rio de Janeiro, participating, listening, and building, the…
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By Destination Madison What does it take to build a city where LGBTQ+ inclusion isn’t just promised, but practiced? At Destination Madison, we know that LGBTQ+ inclusion requires more than good…
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Registration is open for IBTM World 2025, taking place 18–20 November at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona. This year, the event introduces an enhanced experience for visitor buyers, offering greater…
Read MoreBy John Tanzella (he/him), IGLTA President/CEO, iglta@iglta.org In just a few weeks, our annual IGLTA Global Convention will be underway in Palm Springs. With a powerhouse agenda in store—including…
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By John Tanzella, IGLTA President/CEO, iglta@iglta.org Here at IGLTA, we are excitedly counting down the days to our 2025 Global Convention in sunny Palm Springs, 21-25 October. Building on our…
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We're excited to share a three-month impact report from Njeri Gachuhi (she/her), the recipient of the IGLTA Foundation’s 2024 EQUAL Africa Fellowship, on our business blog. This fellowship aims to…
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John Tanzella (he/him), IGLTA President/CEO, iglta@iglta.org Each of us has our familiar place, where we find comfort and safety. For many, travel is a chance to break out of that zone and dare to…
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The IGLTA team recently met for its annual Staff Retreat and Strategic Planning Session. Coming from more than 10 different countries, this year the IGLTA team was hosted by Disney Destinations at the…
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