35 GLOBAL LGBT+ BUYERS & MEDIA

In partnership with BasqueTour, The LGBT+ Travel Symposium will host 35 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 Europe, USA, Canada 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.

LGBTQ+ TRAVEL IS WORTH OVER €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.

SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION

Tourism brands based in the Basque Country, who are Queer Destinations Certified or undergoing Queer Destinations certification, as well as invited guests of BasqueTour are eligible for a complimentary place at the symposium. Registration is by/per company for ONE representative only. All applications are subject to approval by the organisers, whose decision on who can attend is final.

Registration gains you access to two full days symposium programme.

Educational session
Networking lunches
Evening event
Media/Buyer-Seller 121 workshop/marketplace

HOSTED BUYERS & MEDIA

Our international, fully-hosted buyer/media/content-creator programme is open. Hosted buyers and media must fully commit to a compulsary programme of events, including a three day FAM/media tour, all conference and symposium meetings, activities and social events. Programme dates are Monday 5th-9th May, inclusive; not allowing for international travel.

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

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

Interested applicants must apply and be pre-qualified by the organisers, whose decision on who can attend is final. Invitations: vip@lgbttravelsymposium.com