Pride Auction - LIVE NOW!
Join us during Pride month as we enter into an exhilarating fundraising experience to support leadership, research, and education initiatives that empower LGBTQ+ tourism. Our dynamic online auction is live from 13 to 27 June 2024, and we invite enthusiastic bidders like yourself to participate, making this event an extraordinary success. Your active involvement as a bidder will not only add excitement to the event but also play a significant role in advancing LGBTQ+ tourism and fostering a more inclusive and accepting world. Get ready to bid on exclusive items and join us in making a meaningful impact this Pride month!
Why bid?
By participating as a bidder in our online auction, you have the opportunity to secure exceptional items such as hotel stays, travel packages, and unique travel experiences. Not only will you gain access to exclusive offerings, but you will also showcase your support for a more inclusive world where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel safe, welcome, and empowered to explore the world. Your bids will directly contribute to the advancement of LGBTQ+ tourism and make a lasting impact on creating a more diverse and accepting travel landscape. Join us in bidding and let your generosity and passion for inclusivity shine!
Funds Raised Support:
The funds raised during the auction will support the following IGLTA Foundation programs:
- Developing Future Tourism Leaders: Through our Fellowship Program, we provide Global Convention registrations (including travel) for LGBTQ+ young professionals, students, and small business owners in the tourism/hospitality industry, helping them gain valuable knowledge and connections.
- Supporting Emerging Destinations: We subsidize association memberships for small LGBTQ+ run tourism businesses in destinations where the LGBTQ+ community faces cultural challenges or lacks governmental support, empowering them to thrive.
- Research: We gather global research and data on LGBTQ+ tourism habits to assist our members with strategic planning, enabling them to grow their businesses with data-driven insights.
Ready to Bid?
We sincerely appreciate your consideration and invaluable support for the IGLTA Foundation. Together, we can make a remarkable difference by fostering a more inclusive and welcoming travel environment for all travelers, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Thank you for joining us in our mission to create positive change in the world of LGBTQ+ tourism.
About the IGLTA Foundation
The IGLTA Foundation empowers LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism businesses globally through leadership, research and education. Founded in 2012, the foundation is the 501(c)3 public charity subsidiary of IGLTA and supports initiatives for industry organizations, leaders and communities to advance LGBTQ+ travel around the world.