Lgbt Tourism & Hospitality News
IHG partners with Pride in London
IHG Hotels & Resort is partnering with Pride in London for the 50th anniversary since the first Pride march in the UK.
Drag Brunch – The Icons headed for London SkyBar
London SkyBar, situated at the very top of the Millbank Tower, is downright Gagged to announce its upcoming and newest event, Drag Brunch – The Icons. The event kicks off on Saturday, February 29th.
Virgin Atlantic to sponsor Manchester Pride Festival
Manchester Pride is a charity that campaigns for equality; celebrates LGBTQ+ life and creates opportunities that engage LGBTQ+ people so that they can thrive.
Reed launches Proud Experiences in London
The largest international business-to-business event dedicated to LGBTQ+ travel and leisure – Proud Experiences - has been launched by Reed Travel Exhibitions. The inaugural event will take place in London from June 6th-8th this year.
ITB Berlin 2017: LGBT tourism to take centre stage
The programme of events hosted by LGBT Travel at ITB Berlin will be as colourful as ever. This year, this fast-growing segment will be relocating to Hall 21B and will feature a new Presentation Corner, where exhibitors can showcase their latest LGBT products.
ITB Berlin 2016: LGBT tourism to take centre stage in Germany
Gay and lesbian travel is one of the fastest-growing markets in the international travel industry. This year, ITB Berlin will present the world’s largest display of travel options and the latest trends and products at a single show. The LGBT Pavilion in Hall 3.1b is the place to head.
ITB Berlin 2015: LGBT tourism showcased at Europe’s largest travel event
Gay and lesbian travel is one of the fastest-growing markets in the international travel industry. Ever since 2010 ITB Berlin has grouped all the relevant providers on an attractive combined display in order to focus attention on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender tourism. The Gay & Lesbian Travel Pavilion in the centrally located entrance area in front of the Caribbean Hall 3.1b, now showcases the world’s largest range of LGBT tourism products at any trade fair.
LGBT travel to be showcased at WTM Africa in 2015
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association recently signed an agreement to become an association partner for World Travel Market Africa 2015, a key business-to-business exhibition for Africa’s leisure travel industry. WTM Africa will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from April 15th-17th 2015 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Belmond launches microsite tailored to LGBT market
Designed specifically with the LGBT market in mind, luxury travel collection Belmond has launched a new easy-to-navigate microsite featuring an exceptional range of travel experiences in welcoming destinations worldwide. Belmond has long been dedicated to helping LGBT travellers create memorable moments across the globe, from romantic beach escapes at Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Mayan Riviera to elegant wedding celebrations on board Belmond Royal Scotsman, the UK’s only luxury sleeper train.
World Travel Market corners LGBT market with Out Now deal
World Travel Market has announced an increased focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender tourism market through strengthening the strategic partnership with the world’s leading specialist LGBT consulting firm, Out Now. The move follows initial collaboration on themed exhibitor space during 2012 and 2013 for LGBT tourism at WTM events, coordinated by Out Now through its B2B networking program Out Now Business Class - which in 2013 became the world’s largest LGBT travel trade association.
World Travel Market: LGBT market set for further growth
The world’s leading LGBT tourism trade association has released new research at World Travel Market showing the annual spend on tourism by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people will exceed USD$200 billion for the first time in 2014. Out Now Business Class presented the latest findings from the world’s largest LGBT market research study LGBT2020 at a special Masterclass on LGBT tourism trends at World Travel Market in London.
World Travel Market announces key LGBT partners
The increasingly important and valuable lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender tourism market has just received a boost - as two market-leading destinations were announced as premier exhibitors with the Out Now Business Class LGBT Village at World Travel Market. Europe’s largest LGBT media company has also been announced as an exhibitor.