The LGBT+ Travel Symposium, Los Cabos (June 11-12, 2024)
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The LGBT+ Travel Symposium helps brands:

  • Maximise the full potential LGBTQ+ travelers
  • Connect with our handpicked, global buyers
  • Meet the top LGBTQ+ media and influencers
  • Build long-lasting business relationships
  • Be inspired by leaders in LGBTQ+ travel
  • Learn from expert LGBTQ+ speakers
  • Join an inclusive and profitable travel network
  • Show commitment to the LGBTQ+ community

FOR ENQUIRIES ABOUT 2024’s EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT CONCIERGE@LGBTTRAVELSYMPOSIUM.COM

SUPPORTING PARTNERS & SPONSORS

50 GLOBAL LGBT+ BUYERS & MEDIA

In partnership with Visit Los Cabos, The LGBT+ Travel Symposium will host 50 of the world’s leading LGBT+ buyers and media for the event. Our reputable VIPs are hand-selected by our expert team, based on their sales and reach, and will cover the USA, Canada, Europe and Latin America. This is your opportunity to meet these top buyers and influencers all in one place.

CONNECT, NETWORK, THRIVE

Previous delegates will tell you that the most powerful benefit arising from attending is the networking opportunity that The LGBT+ Travel Symposium gives. Beyond learning and doing business, there are also events and informal networking events with opportunities to meet like-minded, LGBTQ+ welcoming travel brands and their representatives.

INSPIRING, EXPERT SPEAKERS

Our speakers and panelists are among the world’s leading LGBTQIA+ experts, in marketing, sales, media, operations and sensitivity training in travel and tourism Our educational programme provides delegates with an opportunity to learn from the very best commentators in the industry and other brands who have seen great success from engaging with LGBTQ+ audiences.

GUARANTEED BUSINESS MEETINGS

Our exclusive 1-on-1 buyer-seller marketplace and media showcase event is a fantastic opportunity to present your brand in tailored pitches to each attending VIP. These guaranteed and qualified meetings are positioned to generate business, raise awareness, grow knowledge for your product and build long-lasting relationships.

WHY ENGAGE WITH LGBTQ+ TRAVELLERS?

LGBTQ+ TRAVEL IS WORTH OVER US$200BILLION & CONTINUES TO GROW.

The market for LGBT+ travel continues to grow year-on-year by an average of 8%. This is 40% more than that of the travel spend of all of Germany.

LGBT+ TRAVELERS SPEND 55% MORE PER ARRIVAL THAN AVERAGE.

The LGBT+ community, which consists of between just 6-10% of the global population is worth 16% of the total global value.

60% OF LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE WILL BUY FROM LGBTQ+ WELCOMING BRANDS.

Today, this message resonates with heterosexual consumers too, with 37% feeling positive about destinations that promote diversity and inclusion.

REGISTRATION

SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION
US$899 / MXN15,500

Registration is by/per company for ONE representative only and can only be purchased by companies and travel brands with products in Los Cabos.

Registration gains you access to two full days symposium programme on 11-12 June.

Educational session
2 x Networking lunches
1 x Evening event
Media/influencer networking session
Buyer/Seller marketplace

For companies who would like to send more than one delegate, an extra charge of US$399 per additional delegate is chargeable.

Companies may purchase as many tickets as they like for the main sessions and events, but are limited to a maximum of TWO representatives attending the Buyer/Supplier marketplace.

HOSTED BUYER & MEDIA PROGRAMME

Our international, fully-hosted buyer and media programme is open. Programme dates: 10 June (arrival) to 16 June (departure)

Buyer candidates must either already be selling Mexico to their clients or can demonstrate a core consumer base to similar destinations.

Media and influencer candidates must have a confirmed commission for a story on the destination or will agree to produce a minimum level of content to be considered.

Interested applicants must apply and be pre-qualified. Invitations: vip@lgbttravelsymposium.com

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For all and any other enquiries, please email enquiries@lgbttravelsymposium.com

2023 AGENDA

TUESDAY

08.30 – 09.30Registration openHost hotel
09.30Good morning and welcomeOriol Pamies / Uwern Jong
09.35Official welcome from the Los Cabos Tourism Board
09.45Welcome from the host hotel
09.50LGBTQ Travel updateOriol Pamies
10.15 – 10.40Los Cabos: an LGBTQ+ paradiseCynthia Ontiveros
10.40 – 11.00Los Cabos Pride: a week of celebrationLos Cabos Pride
11.00 – 11.30Keynote speakertbc
11.30Coffee break
12.00 – 12.20A global LGBTQ+ travel community – IGLTAIGLTA
12.20 – 13.00Being influential: the power of LGBTQIA+ mediaPanel
13.00Lunch and networking
14.15 – 15.00What LGBTQIA+ travellers are looking for, a travel advisor’s perspective Panel
15.00 – 15.30Marketing to the rainbow family: intersectionality in the LGBTQ+ communitytbc
15.30 – 16.00Travel trends, by OutThereUwern Jong
16.00 – 16.30Coffee break
16.30 – 17.00Queer Destinations: an updateEdgar Weggelaar
17.00 – 17.45Best practice: a destination perspectivePanel
17.45Wrap up and thank yousOriol Pamies / Uwern Jong
18.00Complete
18.3021.30Los Cabos celebrates the rainbow opening partyLos Cabos Tourism Boardtbc

WEDNESDAY

09.30Registration openHost hotel
10.00 – 11.15LGBTQIA+ media and influencer showcase/marketplace
11.15Buyer/supplier marketplace setup
11.30 – 13.30Buyer/supplier marketplace meetings round 1
13.30 – 14.30Lunch
14.30 – 16.30Buyer/supplier marketplace meetings round 2