Friday, February 2, 2024
The second annual LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium in New Delhi, presented by The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation, is set to expand LGBTQ+ tourism in India. The LaLiT New Delhi is graciously hosting the event for the second consecutive year, creating a welcoming environment for the free symposium.
In a demonstration of our commitment to fostering LGBTQ+ tourism in India, The IGLTA Foundation proudly announces Nakshatra Bagwe (he/him) as the 2024 India Symposium Fellowship recipient. An award-winning filmmaker and founder of The BackPack Travels, Bagwe’s dedication to creating safe and inclusive travel experiences for the LGBTQ+ community reflects the spirit of this fellowship. The symposium features notable speakers such as Aditya Ghosh (he/him), Co-Founder of Akasa Airlines; Akriti Malhotra (she/her), CEO/Co-Founder of AKU’s – The Burger Co.; Keshav Suri (he/him), Executive Director of The LaLit Suri Hospitality Group; Ribu Choudary (she/her), Head of Communications and Brand at Amadeus; and Emmanuel Lebrun-Damiens (he/him), Cultural Cooperation and Action Advisor for the Embassy of France in India. The closing performance will be by singer/drag artist/activist Shushant Divgikar aka Rani KoHEnur (she/he/they). A complete list of speakers and their bios is available here.
We are so excited to be back in New Delhi for our second India LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium, and incredibly grateful to The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group for hosting this momentous event,” said John Tanzella (he/him), IGLTA President/CEO. “This year, we’ll take a deeper dive, offering an interactive workshop alongside the main stage programming so that participants are able to ask questions in a safe space and receive more practical takeaways to help advance LGBTQ+ travel in India.”
“We are proud to partner for The IGLTA Foundation’s second annual LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium, reaffirming our commitment to inclusivity in India’s tourism,” said Keshav Suri (he/him), Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. “With esteemed speakers and dedicated partners, this symposium marks a transformative step in advancing LGBTQ+ travel, promoting love and acceptance in every journey.”
The IGLTA Foundation actively supports LGBTQ+ tourism in emerging destinations, with a focus on developing LGBTQ+ travel to and from India. The symposium also highlights the commendable work of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, which recently achieved IGLTA Accredited™ status for each of its India properties. Additional details on topics and speakers can be found here. For deeper insights into the symposium and the future of LGBTQ+ travel in India, readers can refer to John Tanzella’s latest blog post, available here.
This event is made possible through the generous support of partners: Hosting Partners – The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group and The Keshav Suri Foundation; Community Partners – Destination DC, New York City Tourism + Conventions, and Expedia Group; Media Partner – India Outbound; and Kronokare, who generously donated special gifts to program participants.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
