We are thrilled to announce that we’ve officially launched IGLTA Accredited™ on the global stage! This ground-breaking new program will serve as the gold standard of assurance for travel brands committed to promoting equality and safety for LGBTQ+ travelers.
 
What is the IGLTA Accredited™? IGLTA Accredited™ is an accreditation program that recognizes hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs and any other individual properties offering accommodation that are committed to providing inclusive experiences to LGBTQ+ travelers.
 
On 22 June we celebrated the IGLTA Accredited™ Global Launch with an amazing panel and audience.
 

Watch the recording here:

  

 

Programme:

Welcome words by John Tanzella (he/him), CEO and President of IGLTA


Keynote Intro by Gabrielle Clairborne (she/her), Co-founder of Transformation Journeys Worldwide
 

Expert Panel: IGLTA Accredited™, Towards an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Global Hospitality Industry
Panelists:
· Shane Leslie Edwards (he/him)
· General Manager, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka, Japan
· Salomi Pnevmatikou (she/her)
· Marketing Director, TEMES S.A. - Costa Navarino, Greece
· David Masawi-McCann (he/him)
· Human Resource Manager, The Royal Portfolio, South Africa

Moderated by:
Santi Aguirre (they/them), IGLTA Global Membership Strategy and Engagement Manager

 

Want to promote IGLTA Accredited™ in your hotel brand? Download the Overview Presentation Here 

Think you're ready to apply to IGLTA Accredited™? Download the Step-by-Step guide to follow a seamless application process