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IGLTA
The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, or IGLTA, is an association of travel agents, tour operators, hotels and guest houses, and other travel-related enterprises dedicated to gay and lesbian tourism. It was founded in 1983, and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
With over 1,000 members, the IGLTA is the largest such organization in the world.
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is the only global organization dedicated to connecting businesses in the GLBT tourism industry.
History
Founded in 1983, with 25 founding members, the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is today a 2000 plus member strong and growing none-profit organization of gay, lesbian and community friendly travel professionals from over 65 countries.
IGLTA Members Represent:
* accommodations
* airlines
* car rental companies
* cruise lines
* local tourist offices
* regional and national tourist boards
* travel agencies
* travel media
* tour operators
* and other businesses marketing to the gay/lesbian traveler, on all five continents.
Membership in IGLTA is open to all travel and travel-related businesses and professionals who wish to support the gay/lesbian travel industry throughout the world. Your participation in the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association will be a rewarding experience for you and your business. Think of IGLTA as both your business guild and your trade organization.
IGLTA Annual Convention
Each year, the IGlTA hosts an Annual Convention in a different spot around the globe. This year IGLTA's 26th Anniversary Convention will be in Toronto, Canada! From 07 - 10 May the capital of Ontario will be home to amazing break-out sessions, some power networking, great times and important education. Stay tuned to the IGLTA website for more information and registration in the future.
IGLTA Symposia / Familiarization Trips
Each year, IGLTA members organize Symposia / FAM Trips to various parts of the globe that might be of interest to GLBT travelers. Recently, symposia have taken place in Costa Rica, Dallas, Antwerp, Chicago, Barcelona, New York City, Buenos Aires, Curacao, Lisbon and Tuscany. IGLTA will be visiting Peru and Turkey in 2008 and Brazil in 2009.
Further information can be found on the website: www.iglta.org
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LGBT pride or gay pride is the concept that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity. The movement has three main premises: that people should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity, that diversity is a gift, and that sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered. The use of the abbreviated gay pride and pride have since become mainstream and shorthand expressions inclusive of all individuals in various LGBT communities.
The word pride is used in this case an antonym for shame, which has been used to control and oppress LGBT persons throughout history. Pride in this sense is an affirmation of ones self and the community as a whole. The modern "pride" movement began after the "Stonewall riots" in 1969. Instead of backing down to unconstitutional raids by New York Police, gay people in local bars fought back. While it was a violent situation it also gave the underground community the first sense of communal pride in a very well publicized incident. From the yearly parade that commemorated the anniversary of the Stonewall riots began a national grassroots movement. Today many countries around the world celebrate LGBT pride. The pride movement has furthered the cause of gay rights by lobbying politicians, registering voters and increasing visibility to educate on issues important to LGBT communities. LGBT pride advocates work for equal "rights and benefits" for LGBT people.
Symbols of LGBT pride include the LGBT rainbow flag, butterfly, the Greek lambda symbol, and the pink as well as black triangles reclaimed from their past use.
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