Parth Patnaik

Membership Manager - India, International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA)

Parth Patnaik (he/him) – LGBTQ+ Tourism Professional with expertise in DEI, destination marketing, industry engagement, strategic partnerships, and international sales. Membership Manager – India & Asia at IGLTA (International LGBTQ+ Travel Association), expanding the association’s footprint across diverse and emerging markets in the region. Started career as a chef in the Indian hospitality industry, and went on to gain cross-functional experience in guest-facing operations and sales & marketing. Passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusive travel & tourism, and equitable industry representation across Asia. Currently lives in New Delhi, India. Bilingual, speaks Hindi & English.