Travel. Learn. Connect.
The full agenda is still being developed, so be sure to come back and visit here often as new speakers and educational sessions are added. Rooms and times are subject to change.
Registration Opens
IGLTA Foundation Benefit
Come out and support the IGLTA Foundation, enjoy the view, the refreshments and the opportunity to win hotel stays. Hosted by Preferred Pride. Click here for the details and RSVP.
Registration
Morning Coffee & Tea Break
Opening Session
State of the Association: IGLTA CEO/President, John Tanzella & IGLTA Board Chair, Dan Melesurgo Keynote: South African Minister of Tourism, Derek Hanekom Keynote: President/CEO World Travel & Tourism Council, David Scowsill Chair Award: Archbishop Desmond Tutu in cooperation with the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation
Networking Luncheon
Buyer/Supplier Marketplace
Click here for details - send queries to convention@iglta.org
Educational Breakout Session
"LGBTQ+ Travel Sales & Marketing 2016 - Orientation & Update" Click here for more details.
"Responsible Pink Tourism", for more details click here.
"Supporting LGBTQ+ Travel Means Advocating for Human Rights". For more details, click here.
Afternoon Coffee & Tea Break
"Business of Corporate Diversity & Inclusion" Click here for more details.
Opening Reception
Sponsored by: Taj Cape Town, Cape Town Tourism, Groot Constantia Winery
General Session
"NGLCC Plenary & South African LGBTI Business Network Kick-Off" For more details, click here.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES: A Conversation with the UNWTO: Yolanda Perdomo; A Conversation with PATA: Mario Hardy; Creating Change for the LGBTI Community in the South African Townships: Ndumie Funda For more deails, click here
"How to Become a Storyteller" Click here for more details.
"Developing LGBTQ+ Travel Business in Africa" For more details, click here.
"15 Mistakes to Avoid on Social Media When Promoting LGBTQ+ Travel" Click here for more details. Sponsored by Vespa - The New Gay Travel App
"Women of Colour within the South African Business Community" (By invitation only. For more information please contact NGLCC at global@nglcc.org ) For more details, click here.
Media Networking
Includes Afternoon Coffee & Tea Break
Women in Business Forum
Presentation by Daniela Wagner - International Partnerships, Connecting Travel & Director of EMEA, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
A Night Out on the Town!
This is your night to get out and explore this amazing destination. Stop by the Cape Town Tourism Desk in our registration area for maps, brochures and discount coupons to the city's dining establishments and other attractions
"LGBTQ+ Travel Sales & Marketing 2016 - Orientation Update" (Repeat) Click here for more details.
"How to make LGBTQ+ Travel Matter to Millennials" Click here for more details.
"Diversity and You: What Does It Mean To Be A Diverse Supplier?" Click here for more details.
CEO Panel: Fred Dixon, President & CEO, NYC & Company; Elliott L. Ferguson II, President & CEO, Destination DC; Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, and Marco Lomanto, Head of Projects & Partnerships, EMBRATUR; Moderated by Anita Mendiratta For more details, click here.
IGLTA Foundation Volunteer & Educational Event
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2017 St. Petersburg, Florida Host City Reception
Join us in the beautiful Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel gardens, to toast the exciting past few days in Cape Town and to the year ahead when we meet again in St. Petersburg, Florida!
