Difference between revisions of "LGBTQ Travel and Tourist Operators and Promoters"
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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, and Switzerland. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies: | ||
| − | * [[ | + | '''Argentina''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Carlos Melia]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Australia''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Louise Daley]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Chrystal Dean]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Don Dunstan]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Brett Hayhoe]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Andrew Parker]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Trent Zimmerman]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Canada''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Charles Lapointe]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Steven Larkin]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Ricardo Miranda]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Christopher Morrello]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Robin Tyler]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Colombia''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Cecilia Alvarez-Correa Glen]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Czech Republic''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Vaclav Fischer]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Finland''' |
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| − | * [[Claude Nobs]] | + | * [[Jani Toivola]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Germany''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Volkmar Pfaff]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Great Britain''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Mark Anderson]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Allan Bell]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Michael Bishop, Baron Glendonbrook]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Sadiq Gillani]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Jo Rzymowska]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Andrew Swaffield]] |
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| + | '''India''' | ||
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| + | * [[Aman Nath]] | ||
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| + | '''Ireland''' | ||
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| + | * [[Alan Joyce]] | ||
| + | * [[Leo Varadkar]] | ||
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| + | '''Mexico''' | ||
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| + | * [[Juan Albavera]] | ||
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| + | '''Nepal''' | ||
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| + | * [[Sunil Babu Pant]] | ||
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| + | '''South Africa''' | ||
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| + | * [[Lynne Brown]] | ||
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| + | '''Spain''' | ||
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| + | * [[Juan Julia]] | ||
| + | * [[Carlos Marrero]] | ||
| + | * [[Kike Sarasola]] | ||
| + | * [[Juan Pedro Tudela]] | ||
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| + | '''Switzerland''' | ||
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| + | * [[Claude Nobs]] | ||
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| + | '''United States''' | ||
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| + | * [[Sasha Alyson]] | ||
| + | * [[Jack Calhoun]] | ||
| + | * [[Brian Casebolt]] | ||
| + | * [[Chip Conley]] | ||
| + | * [[Judy Dlugacz]] | ||
| + | * [[Amy Errett]] | ||
| + | * [[Chris Heywood]] | ||
| + | * [[George Kalogridis]] | ||
| + | * [[Richard Krieger]] | ||
| + | * [[James Murphy]] | ||
| + | * [[Ian Reisner]] | ||
| + | * [[Don Skeoch]] | ||
| + | * [[Red Summer]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 13 January 2019
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 travelling to them. As a result, travel and tourism plays in integral role in the economic development of a country and 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 which 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, focussing 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 that 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 with responsibility for travel and tourism promotion 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:
Argentina
Australia
Canada
Colombia
Czech Republic
Finland
Germany
Great Britain
- Mark Anderson
- Allan Bell
- Michael Bishop, Baron Glendonbrook
- Sadiq Gillani
- Jo Rzymowska
- Andrew Swaffield
India
Ireland
Mexico
Nepal
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
United States
- Sasha Alyson
- Jack Calhoun
- Brian Casebolt
- Chip Conley
- Judy Dlugacz
- Amy Errett
- Chris Heywood
- George Kalogridis
- Richard Krieger
- James Murphy
- Ian Reisner
- Don Skeoch
- Red Summer
