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| − | Global travel and tourism is one of the top industries in the world. With advances in technology and travel, the world has become a smaller place. There are many more opportunities for learning about other countries and | + | Global travel and tourism is one of the top industries in the world. With advances in technology and travel, the world has become a smaller place. There are many more opportunities for learning about other countries and traveling to them. As a result, travel and tourism play an integral role in the economic development of a country,the health of countries, and the global economy as a whole. |
| − | Human rights advances in the LGBTQ community have coincided with the growth and relevance of the travel and tourism industry. Same sex weddings and pride celebrations, for example, now comprise a growing proportion of business for tourist operators in many parts of the world. | + | Human rights advances in the LGBTQ community have coincided with the growth and relevance of the travel and tourism industry. Same-sex weddings and pride celebrations, for example, now comprise a growing proportion of business for tourist operators in many parts of the world. |
The travel and tourism industry pioneered the potential of developing a niche LGBTQ marketplace for its services. A 2016 study with responses from 661 service providers in 90 countries revealed estimated annual global spending for travel by the LGBTQ community at US$202 billion, up from US$142 billion in 2011. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published similar studies. | The travel and tourism industry pioneered the potential of developing a niche LGBTQ marketplace for its services. A 2016 study with responses from 661 service providers in 90 countries revealed estimated annual global spending for travel by the LGBTQ community at US$202 billion, up from US$142 billion in 2011. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published similar studies. | ||
| − | Boutique hotels, airlines, and travel companies | + | Boutique hotels, airlines, and travel companies that cater specifically to the community have been created and have thrived. These include the travel companies Olivia and Alyson Adventures, along with hotels Joie de Vivre, Axel, Kimpton Hotels, Neemrana, and The Out. |
| − | Nevertheless, some mistakes are routinely made in the industry. Stereotyping, | + | Nevertheless, some mistakes are routinely made in the industry. Stereotyping, focusing on only one segment of the community, or relying on sexual imagery are some. As well, the Global Code of Ethics on Tourism does not mention discrimination based on sexual orientation. |
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) was founded in 1983 by a group of 25 LGBTQ travel agents and hotel owners to connect the community and support it in providing advice on safe and welcome places to travel in the world. IGLTA now has offices and members around the world in 80 countries and offers complete travel packages, conferences and trade shows, events for the community, and support for LGBTQ travel providers. The organization provides annual awards to recognize those individuals and companies that excel in their service to the LGBTQ community. | The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) was founded in 1983 by a group of 25 LGBTQ travel agents and hotel owners to connect the community and support it in providing advice on safe and welcome places to travel in the world. IGLTA now has offices and members around the world in 80 countries and offers complete travel packages, conferences and trade shows, events for the community, and support for LGBTQ travel providers. The organization provides annual awards to recognize those individuals and companies that excel in their service to the LGBTQ community. | ||
| − | Many LGTBQ individuals are travel consultants and/or bloggers | + | Many LGTBQ individuals are travel consultants and/or bloggers who are widely known and respected for their advice. Others are founders or senior executives in major airlines around the world (Quantas, Monarch Airlines, and Lufthansa). Some are government ministers responsible for the promotion of travel and tourism in their countries. |
| − | We have identified notable LGBTQ individuals in the travel and tourist industry from Argentina, The Czech Republic, Nepal, Spain, Finland, Australia, the United States, Colombia, Great Britain, Canada, India, Tasmania, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, Ireland, and Switzerland. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies: | + | We have identified notable LGBTQ individuals in the travel and tourist industry from Argentina, The Czech Republic, Nepal, Spain, Finland, Australia, the United States, Colombia, Great Britain, Canada, India, Tasmania, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies: |
'''Argentina''' | '''Argentina''' | ||
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* [[Sunil Babu Pant]] | * [[Sunil Babu Pant]] | ||
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| + | '''Portugal''' | ||
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| + | * [[Adolfo Mesquita Nunes]] | ||
'''South Africa''' | '''South Africa''' | ||
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* [[Brian Kelly]] | * [[Brian Kelly]] | ||
* [[Richard Krieger]] | * [[Richard Krieger]] | ||
| + | * [[Amy Martin Ziegenfuss]], Chief Marketing Officer - Carnival Cruise Lines | ||
* [[James Murphy]] | * [[James Murphy]] | ||
* [[Rosie O'Donnell]] | * [[Rosie O'Donnell]] | ||
* [[Ian Reisner]] | * [[Ian Reisner]] | ||
| + | * [[Dan Rothmann]] | ||
* [[Ed Salvato]] | * [[Ed Salvato]] | ||
* [[Susan Santiago]] | * [[Susan Santiago]] | ||
* [[Gary Saperstein]] | * [[Gary Saperstein]] | ||
| + | * [[Tristan Schukraft]] | ||
| + | * [[Jim Sherman]] | ||
* [[Don Skeoch]] | * [[Don Skeoch]] | ||
* [[Red Summer]] | * [[Red Summer]] | ||
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* [[Marketing Professionals Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | * [[Marketing Professionals Who Identify as LGBTQ]] | ||
* [[The LGBTQ Presence in the Insurance Industry]] | * [[The LGBTQ Presence in the Insurance Industry]] | ||
| + | * [[Public Relations Experts From the LGBTQ Community]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 11:34, 27 October 2024
Global travel and tourism is one of the top industries in the world. With advances in technology and travel, the world has become a smaller place. There are many more opportunities for learning about other countries and traveling to them. As a result, travel and tourism play an integral role in the economic development of a country,the health of countries, and the global economy as a whole.
Human rights advances in the LGBTQ community have coincided with the growth and relevance of the travel and tourism industry. Same-sex weddings and pride celebrations, for example, now comprise a growing proportion of business for tourist operators in many parts of the world.
The travel and tourism industry pioneered the potential of developing a niche LGBTQ marketplace for its services. A 2016 study with responses from 661 service providers in 90 countries revealed estimated annual global spending for travel by the LGBTQ community at US$202 billion, up from US$142 billion in 2011. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published similar studies.
Boutique hotels, airlines, and travel companies that cater specifically to the community have been created and have thrived. These include the travel companies Olivia and Alyson Adventures, along with hotels Joie de Vivre, Axel, Kimpton Hotels, Neemrana, and The Out.
Nevertheless, some mistakes are routinely made in the industry. Stereotyping, focusing on only one segment of the community, or relying on sexual imagery are some. As well, the Global Code of Ethics on Tourism does not mention discrimination based on sexual orientation.
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) was founded in 1983 by a group of 25 LGBTQ travel agents and hotel owners to connect the community and support it in providing advice on safe and welcome places to travel in the world. IGLTA now has offices and members around the world in 80 countries and offers complete travel packages, conferences and trade shows, events for the community, and support for LGBTQ travel providers. The organization provides annual awards to recognize those individuals and companies that excel in their service to the LGBTQ community.
Many LGTBQ individuals are travel consultants and/or bloggers who are widely known and respected for their advice. Others are founders or senior executives in major airlines around the world (Quantas, Monarch Airlines, and Lufthansa). Some are government ministers responsible for the promotion of travel and tourism in their countries.
We have identified notable LGBTQ individuals in the travel and tourist industry from Argentina, The Czech Republic, Nepal, Spain, Finland, Australia, the United States, Colombia, Great Britain, Canada, India, Tasmania, Mexico, South Africa, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Portugal, and Switzerland. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies:
Argentina
Australia
Canada
Colombia
Czech Republic
Finland
Germany
Great Britain
- Mark Anderson
- Allan Bell
- Michael Bishop, Baron Glendonbrook
- Darren Burn
- Arnaud Champenois, Belmond Luxury Travel
- Sadiq Gillani
- Eugenio Pirri
- Jo Rzymowska
- Andrew Swaffield
Greece
India
Ireland
Mexico
Nepal
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
United States
- Sasha Alyson
- Richard Ammon
- Jonathan Bennett
- Jack Calhoun
- Brian Casebolt
- Chip Conley
- Judy Dlugacz
- Amy Errett
- Richard Gray
- Chris Heywood
- George Kalogridis
- Gregg Kaminsky
- Brian Kelly
- Richard Krieger
- Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, Chief Marketing Officer - Carnival Cruise Lines
- James Murphy
- Rosie O'Donnell
- Ian Reisner
- Dan Rothmann
- Ed Salvato
- Susan Santiago
- Gary Saperstein
- Tristan Schukraft
- Jim Sherman
- Don Skeoch
- Red Summer
- John Tanzella
- Jaymes Vaughn
Zimbabwe
See Also
- LGBTQ Travel Writers
- Marketing Professionals Who Identify as LGBTQ
- The LGBTQ Presence in the Insurance Industry
- Public Relations Experts From the LGBTQ Community
