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Last week, IGLTA Platinum Global Partner Delta Air Lines celebrated its 100th anniversary at the groundbreaking Sphere in Las Vegas during CES 2025! ✈️ CEO Ed Bastian led the celebration with an inspiring keynote, introduced by a powerful monologue from award-winning actress Viola Davis, and capped by a performance from Lenny Kravitz. 🎤 From honoring trailblazers like First Officer Dana Nelson to advancing sustainability with Airbus, Delta showcased a visionary future for aviation: 🌈 Diversity: celebrating the people behind their legacy. 🌍 Sustainability: innovations in SAF for eco-friendly travel. 🤖 Innovation: AI-powered "Delta Concierge" and electric air taxis. 💫 Unforgettable Experiences: immersive exhibits at the Sphere. Delta’s commitment to inclusion, innovation, and sustainability inspires us all.

Forget everything you thought you knew about Florence—it’s time to talk about the city’s legendary queer history! From the Medici dynasty to the first “gay revolution” (la Rivolta dei Compagnacci) in 1512, this city has always been a haven for queer artists, philosophers, and rebels. ✨👑 Back in the day, Florence was so ahead of its time that other European countries were calling homosexuality "the Florentine vice"! 👀 And the best part? The city was a safe space, where love and freedom thrived long before it became widely accepted. This video, created by Francesco Fornaini with Let's Wed and Wed Me, takes you through that rich queer history, celebrating the art, love, and courage that continue to shape Florence today. 💖 We hope you’ll love it as much as we did! https://www.letswedtuscany.com/?lang=en

Kibera Art Tour

Discover the heart of Kibra, one of Nairobi’s most dynamic and often overlooked neighborhoods, with Return to Kibra and The Travelling Wakili, a proud IGLTA member and a bespoke travel company providing sustainable & queer-inclusive travel experiences across Kenya and the larger African continent. 🏳️‍🌈 This queer-friendly, educational, and immersive tour goes beyond biases and the danger of single narratives, shining a light on the resilience, joy, and creativity of the local community. Dive into Kibra’s art and culture, meet talented local artists, and explore inspiring grassroots initiatives. While tours are available year-round, the next group tour will be on 12 December! 🗓️ Tag someone who’d love to experience this transformative journey—or book your spot today! 🖤 https://www.iglta.org/event/kibera-art-tour/2885/

TDoR 2024

“Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, I stand here not only as a transgender woman but as someone who’s deeply connected to a global community through my role at IGLTA. For me, TDOR is a day that’s incredibly personal. It’s a time to honor those we've lost to violence and hate, to remember their courage, and to recognize the challenges that so many in our community continue to face.” 🫂🏳️‍⚧️ Listen to the words of Sonali Khan (she/her), our IGLTA Accreditation and IGLTA Foundation Coordinator 🫶

Celebrating the first 20 incredible years of our proud member Rhino Africa! 🏳️‍🌈🦏 We were thrilled to share their milestone anniversary video on the main stage at the IGLTA Global Convention—honoring two decades of remarkable work in LGBTQ+ inclusivity and African travel. For those who weren’t there… Have a look and join us in celebrating them! 👏 Here’s to many more years of positive impact and inspiring journeys!

Get ready for balloon flights at dawn, scenic trails through stunning canyons, visits to local artisan spots, and much more. ✨Experience the magic of Brazil with the first LGBTQIA+ ecotourism outing in the Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral Canyons! 🌄 👉 11-15 October, 2024. https://www.canyonsdosul.com.br/aparadospride

Charlotte's got a lot is celebrating love and the lasting contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the Queen City with its video series, Charlotte Love Notes 🩷 Hear from two Charlotte (North Carolina) couples as they share the joy of their love stories and highlight the amazing LGBTQ+owned businesses and experiences that contribute to the city's diversity. 💞 Watch the full video and discover Fannie & Shaddah’s story too! https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/love-notes 🎥✨

The countdown* begins! The 2024 IGLTA Global Convention waits for you in Osaka! 🇯🇵🏳️‍🌈 From 23-26 October, join us in Osaka, Japan to grow your business and celebrate LGBTQ+ tourism. We're beyond excited to travel to Japan for the FIRST convention in Asia in IGLTA’s history! Who’s joining us? 🙋 https://shorturl.at/wklWi *Only 105 days to go... not that we're actually counting or anything! 🙌 🥸

John Tanzella, Max and all of us are thrilled to invite you to participate in the first IGLTA Pride Month New Member Challenge! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your support for the LGBTQ+ community and win an exciting prize. What’s the prize? We’re offering a 1-year membership for a business operating in travel that is not currently an IGLTA member! 🤩 Plus, you’ll get a shoutout in a July Consumer Newsletter, reaching over 43,000 contacts, and on our social media channels! How to participate: 🫶 Follow IGLTA on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter/X. 🫶 Share a post on your social media (your preferred platform/s) explaining why and how your business supports the LGBTQ+ community. 🫶 Tag IGLTA and use the hashtag hashtag#IGLTAPrideChallenge so we can track your post. The challenge ends on 30 June! Contest rules:https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/iglta/Contest_rules_Pride_Month_Challenge_2024_148ef7c7-8905-4314-baab-c40530e93386.pdf

Thanks to Felipe Cardenas, IGLTA’s immediate past Board Chair, for representing us at the Sister Cities International Convention in San Antonio, Texas! 🫶 Felipe has an important message for our members. Let's take a moment to listen (or read) what he has to share. 👂🦻