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Webinar | PATA Youth x IGLTA Webinar: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

  • Time Zone: GMT+7, ICT (map)

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:

  1. What are the challenges unique to LGBTQ+ travel?

  2. How can allies advocate for LGBTQ+ Travel safety?

  3. 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

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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

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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

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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

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CABI

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PATA Nepal Student Chapter

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PATA Philippines Enderun Colleges Student Chapter

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PATA Philippines Far Eastern University (FEU) Student Chapter

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PATA Philippines LPU-Manila Student Chapter

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PATA Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Student Chapter

 
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