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For many LGBTQ+ travelers, safety is not something taken for granted. It’s constantly evaluated, sometimes consciously, sometimes not. Masking our identity often becomes a form of self-protection. Decisions about where to go, how to act, or how visibly queer to appear are shaped by the environment. And discrimination is not always overt. It’s in the small interactions, assumptions, and the subtle shifts in attitude that may seem insignificant to some people, but not to the person experiencing them. That’s part of why LGBTQ+ inclusive hospitality matters. In tourism, people rarely remember every detail, but they do remember how a place made them feel. Inclusive hospitality doesn’t happen accidentally. #IDAHOBIT

Turns out a Gay Games registration includes a lot more than just sports! 😱 From community events and concerts to daily access to the Gay Games Village, cultural activities across València, public transport and more, the experience is designed to feel like a full city-wide celebration. Your registration for the Gay Games XII includes: ✨ Access to the Gay Games Village ✨ Opening & closing ceremonies + official parties ✨ 8 days of cultural activities and pride events ✨ Access to sports and cultural venues across the city ✨ Welcome bag + official merchandise ✨ Public transport card for getting around València Yes, it’s giving queer Olympics meets summer festival meets city takeover and we love it! More info via @valenciagaygames2026

@WeHoPride is officially around the corner, with events running from May 22 through June 7 across West Hollywood, including the Dyke March, OUTLOUD music festival, the Pride Parade and more. For many LGBTQ+ travelers, knowing a hotel brand actively supports the community makes a real difference. Especially during Pride, where your stay can shape how comfortable, welcomed and safe you feel throughout the trip. Here are a few stays from IGLTA Global Partner brands to keep on your radar while staying close to the celebrations: 📍 The West Hollywood EDITION (Marriott) @wehoedition 📍 The Valorian Los Angeles @thevalorianhotel 📍 Andaz West Hollywood @andazweho A special thanks to @visitweho for highlighting hotels and hospitality brands helping create a more welcoming Pride experience for visitors. #WeHoPride

If you’re in Fort Lauderdale for IPW, this is where you’ll want to be on 19 May 🗓️ The IGLTA Foundation Pride Reception takes over Hunters @hunterswm in Wilton Manors for a night that brings together the people shaping LGBTQ+ travel across the world, from media to industry leaders to partners and friends. The evening will also feature entertainment by the fabulous @missbouvee ✨ A special thank you to our Premier Partners @visitlauderdale , @visitweho , whose support helps make this event possible and helps the IGLTA Foundation continue funding LGBTQ+ tourism initiatives around the world, from education and research to scholarships and leadership development. All proceeds from the evening directly support the Foundation’s work. 💖 👉 International buyers & media: complimentary invitations available via [email protected] 👉 Suppliers & industry professionals: tickets available at the link in bio And thanks to our Pride Partners as well 🥰 @choosechicago @visitorlando @visitberkeley @sftravelassociation @niagarafallsusa @travelportland @visitasheville @nyctourism @hardrockholly @visitgreaterps @marriottintl @delta @visitneworleans See you in Fort Lauderdale!

@Spain has reached the top spot on @ILGAEurope ’s 2026 Rainbow Map! 👏 The ranking evaluates 49 European countries based on their legal and policy practices impacting LGBTQIA+ people, with data verified by hundreds of activists, legal professionals and policy experts across the region. According to ILGA-Europe, Spain’s rise to #1 reflects recent progress including new equality action plans for LGBTQIA+ rights, the creation of an independent authority for equal treatment, and the continued implementation of trans healthcare reforms. And yes, this also happens to be the country hosting the IGLTA Global Convention 2026! 😍 We couldn’t be prouder to be heading to Spain and to Seville this November. #RainbowMap #Spain

To celebrate what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, the city is hosting a weekend of drag brunches, themed cocktails, film screenings, pool parties, live performances, and a giant world record attempt for the largest gathering of Marilyn look-alikes ever 👀 Yes, the goal is literally 500+ white dresses and blonde curls surrounding the Forever Marilyn statue in downtown Palm Springs. 🩷 Beyond the camp and glamour, Marilyn 100 is a fundraiser for Palm Springs Pride, celebrating a legacy tied to authenticity, visibility, and standing with marginalized communities long before it was common to do so. 📍28 May - 1 June 2026 @visitgreaterps @visitpalmsprings @palmspringspride #PalmSprings #MarilynMonroe

Here is something I have known for a long time and finally got to say out loud on a panel stage in Guadalajara, Mexico: Lesbians are the most loyal consumers on the planet and brands have absolutely no idea what to do with that. Subaru ran one ad in 1992. One ad, over thirty years ago, that quietly acknowledged we existed. Lesbians are still buying Subarus. The L Word aired its finale in 2009 and I guarantee you someone in your life brought it up this week. I watched The L Word when it first aired. I was in college and there was one friend in our dorm who had the Showtime package. Every Sunday, ten or fifteen of us would pack into her room, on the bed, on the floor, sitting on the windowsill, just to watch it together. Because it was one of the only things on television that was actually made for us. That felt like it knew we existed. That’s not brand loyalty born out of preference. That’s loyalty born out of scarcity. I’ve spent 15 years in LGBT media and I serve as Chairman of the IGLTA Board of Directors. I have had this conversation in a lot of rooms. The travel industry, and honestly most industries, are sitting on an untapped well of consumer devotion from queer women, and the barrier to entry is simply: show up like you mean it. We don’t forget the ones who do. #lgbt #sapphic #wlw #lesbian #marketing

Hiking, seaside walks, sports, karaoke, a giant picnic to close it all — this is WISDIN 2026. From 13 to 17 May, Nice will host this 5-day gathering bringing together FLINTA* people from different countries through sport, outdoor activities and shared experiences. Expect morning hikes and coastal walks, team sports like football, basketball and badminton, ping pong, workshops, nights out and time to actually meet people along the way. WISDIN is organized by Caram’elles and focuses on creating a space where movement, community and connection all come together. *In case you didn't know. FLINTA: women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender people. Learn more at the link in bio! @explorenicecotedazur

All things pink 🍷💖 Pink Sonoma by @outinthevineyard , a proud IGLTA member, takes over Healdsburg, in California’s Sonoma wine region, with an afternoon dedicated entirely to rosé. Over two dozen wineries pour their latest pink releases, making it the perfect place to discover your next summer bottle, ideally dressed accordingly. 🎀 😌 So yes, this is your sign to plan your best pink outfit and bring your taste buds along on 17 May. This year’s event supports local GSA programs in Healdsburg and Sonoma Valley. #LGBTQtravel

The IGLTA Foundation is committed to sustainable tourism, and so is @destination_toronto . That’s why, for the second year in a row, we’re proud to partner to strengthen the Impact Award as a leading sustainability-driven initiative. Applications are now open for the 2026 IGLTA Foundation Impact Award 📩 This recognition celebrates LGBTQ+ owned small businesses that are transforming tourism through community impact, environmental responsibility, and inclusive practices. If these values reflect your business, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more and apply: link in bio!

Let’s meet in @Spain this Pride season? 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 From the Canary Islands to the Mediterranean coast, all the way to Madrid, Pride season in Spain moves through very different places, but with the same energy running through all of them. Some are about beach days and late nights, others take over entire cities with concerts, culture, activism, and huge crowds. Different settings, different rhythms, but all part of the same moment. If you’re already thinking about Pride this year, Spain gives you plenty of ways to experience it. Are you heading to one of these, or somewhere else in Spain for Pride? 👀 #LGBTQspain #LGBTQtravel #Pride

Still thinking about it? 👀🏳️‍🌈 The València Gay Games aren’t just about sport. They’re about showing up, meeting people from all over the world, trying something new (or pushing yourself further), and being part of something bigger for a few days. From the Village to the cultural program, from the competitions to everything happening around them, it’s the kind of experience you don’t fully get until you’re there. And yes, València helps ☀️ See you in June? @valenciagaygames2026 @visit_valencia