IGLTA Foundation LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium in India

IGLTA Foundation LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium in India

IGLTA Foundation LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium in India - Hosted by The Lalit New Delhi

By IGLTA

Date and time

Thursday, February 2, 2023 · 2 - 6pm IST

Location

The Lalit New Delhi

Fire Brigade Lane, Barakhamba New Delhi, Delhi 110001 India

Agenda

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

On-site Registration

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Welcome to the IGLTA Foundation LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium

John Tanzella


IGLTA President/CEO John Tanzella presents an overview of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association and the IGLTA Foundation, and delves into the organization's initiatives for India and how they c...

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Assessing India's Readiness for LGBTQ+ Tourism

LoAnn Halden

Keshav Suri


A Fireside Chat with IGLTA VP-Communications LoAnn Halden & Keshav Suri, Executive Director of the LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Panel Discussion: Creating Inclusive Travel Spaces in India

Rudrani Chhetri

Akshay Tyagi

Khedamba Haorokcham

Aradhana Lal


Our panelists share their stories of creating more inclusive hospitality experiences in India, and how other businesses can adapt these practices to make LGBTQ+ travelers feel welcome. The conversati...

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Coffee/Tea Break

4:20 PM - 5:20 PM

Panel Discussion: Best Practices for LGBTQ+ Tourism

Jonathan Heimer

Tom Kiely

Eiliott Ferguson

Fred Dixon


Moderator : Sheema Vohra, Sartha Global Marketing Our panelists will share information and resources about best LGBTQ+ practices for outbound agencies to effectively market to their clients. Inclusiv...

5:20 PM - 5:40 PM

US Embassy Visa update: Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs Don Heflin

Don Heflin

5:40 PM - 5:45 PM

Closing Remarks

John Tanzella

6:00 PM

Reception, LaLit Hotel

About this event

The IGLTA Foundation, supporting the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association and its global members in tourism, is expanding its support of India and its tourism businesses interested in creating more inclusive travel experiences.

With the generous support of Visit West Hollywood, members of the IGLTA team and thought leaders from the IGLTA network will unite with Indian tourism businesses to discuss the high potential of LGBTQ+ tourism to and from India.

This free event is an opportunity for Indian travel businesses to connect, network, and attend educational sessions in the welcoming environment of the beautiful LaliT New Delhi.

The day will conclude with complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres paired with spectacular city views in the Pan Asian OKO restaurant on the hotel's 28th floor!

Featured Speakers :

  • Don Heflin , Minister Counselor for Consular Affairs, U.S. Embassy
  • Jonathan Heimer, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy
  • Keshav Suri, Executive Director, The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group
  • John Tanzella, President/CEO, IGLTA & IGLTA Foundation
  • Tom Kiely, CEO, Visit West Hollywood
  • LoAnn Halden, VP-Communications, IGLTA
  • Eiliott Ferguson, CEO, Destination DC
  • Fred Dixon, CEO, NYC & Company
  • Sheema Vohra, Managing Director, Sartha Global Marketing
  • Akshay Tyagi, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group.
  • Khedamba Haorokcham, Serene Journeys
  • Aradhana Lal, SVP of Sustainability, Lemon Tree Hotels
  • Rudrani Chhetri, Activist

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IGLTA was founded in 1983 and is the world's leading network of LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism businesses. We provide free travel resources and information while continuously working to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide. IGLTA's members include LGBTQ+ friendly accommodations, transport, destinations, service providers, travel agents, tour operators, events and travel media located in over 80 countries. For more information: iglta.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @iglta.

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