BueGay - Breaking News: IGLTA First LGBT Organization in UNWTO

We are proud to announce that IGLTA was one of 14 Affiliate Members approved for admission in the World Tourism Organization on 26 October, a first for an LGBT organization. The decision was made during the 89th session of the UNWTO executive council. Twenty-six of the 31 states comprising the executive council were in attendance, a diverse group that includes Brazil, France, Egypt, India, Iran, South Africa, and the Russian Federation. UNWTO is a specialized agency of the United Nations and the leading international organization in the field of tourism, serving as a global forum for policy issues and a practical tourism resource. "We are certain that the relationship will be mutually beneficial as we exchange information on trends in world tourism and IGLTA helps to orientate UNWTO Affiliate Members in the world of LGBT travel," said UNWTO Director of Affiliate Members, Javier Blanco.
IGLTA Newsletter  -  3 November 2010 - Vol. 3, Issue 40