THE IGLTA FOUNDATION

LEADERSHIP. RESEARCH. EDUCATION.

The IGLTA Foundation empowers LGBTQ+ welcoming travel businesses globally through leadership, research and education. Founded in 2012, the foundation is the 501(c)3 public charity subsidiary of IGLTA and supports initiatives for industry organizations, leaders and communities to advance LGBTQ+ travel around the world. Whether it is $5 or $5,000, your donation will help improve LGBTQ+ tourism globally.

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IGLTA Foundation

Founded in 2012, the foundation is the global champion for LGBTQ+ businesses by leading and empowering our travel industry partners

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The foundation is committed to promoting LGBTQ+ travel and tourism across the globe. By developing targeted initiatives for industry organizations, leaders, and communities, we strive to foster a more inclusive and welcoming travel landscape in over 80 countries worldwide. In addition, our emerging destination program provides vital support to small LGBTQ+-owned and operated tourism businesses in 12 countries where the infrastructure for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender tourism is not yet fully established.