How can we make the world a safer, friendlier place for all? Join us for a panel discussion to learn about the obstacles LGBTQ+ travellers face and what we can do about it to make hotels, tourist attractions and destinations more accessible and inclusive to everyone.
Key Learning points:
What are the challenges unique to LGBTQ+ travel?
How can allies advocate for LGBTQ+ Travel safety?
What are some best practices in LGBTQ+ Tourism?
Please note that certificates will be provided only to registered PATA Youth Members who have attended the live webinar on Zoom. They will be issued within 1 week of the completed event.
Speakers
Bella Vongvisitsin, Co-founder and CEO, Inclusive Tourism Asia
Bella Thanakarn Vongvisitsin (she/her) is a tourism development scholar and transgender rights advocate. She is currently a Co-founder and CEO of Inclusive Tourism Asia Limited, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate at the School of Hotel and Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Read More
LoAnn Halden, VP-Communications, IGLTA
LoAnn Halden is Vice President-Communications for the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, the global leader in advancing LGBTQ+ travel. IGLTA’s mission is to provide information and resources for LGBTQ+ travellers and expand LGBTQ+ tourism globally by demonstrating its significant social and economic impact. Read More
Mohamed Amine Gabbouj, Intern, IGLTA
Gabbouj Mohamed Amine is a young motivated student at the higher international institute of tourism in Tangier, Morocco. During his academic years, he developed a huge interest in social work. He was the student’s representative, Lion’s club Vice President and was also part of the students council. Read More
Co-Hosts
CABI
PATA Nepal Student Chapter
PATA Philippines Enderun Colleges Student Chapter
PATA Philippines Far Eastern University (FEU) Student Chapter
PATA Philippines LPU-Manila Student Chapter
PATA Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Student Chapter