LGBTQ+
Tourism

The meeting point defined by openness and diversity.

Since back in the late 90’s, LGBTQ+ Tourism was already present at ITB Berlin, but established as an official, segment under ITB Berlins CSR commitment, in 2010.

Over the years, it became the biggest LGBTQ+ Tourism presence in any global tourism trade show and is one of the most diverse areas of the trade show, today.

Each year, ITB Berlin, in cooperation with its partner agency Diversity Tourism GmbH, is hosting the well-established LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion with its exhibitors, educational programs and networking events for all trade visitors and media.

In the ITB Convention, there is a panel discussion dedicated to LGBTQ+ tourism, every year. Established in 2018, the ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer and Destination Awards ceremony takes place during the ITB Diversity Gala supporting the IGLTA Foundation, on ITB Thursday.

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Diversity Gala

This night is celebrating Diversity & Inclusion during ITB Berlin including the award ceremony of the ITB LGBTQ+ Tourism Award & LGBTQ+ Pioneer Award.

Since 2018, ITB trade and media visitors, exhibitors, tourism professionals & friends from around the world enjoy a great evening at the Ritz Carlton Berlin: ITB LGBTQ+ Tourism Awards and the ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer Awards are once again being awarded in the festive setting of the Diversity Gala. In addition to a gala dinner and a welcome reception beforehand, the After-Gala Party with a live DJ will also take place again from 11 p.m. onwards.

A silent auction fundraiser will fully support the IGLTA Foundation and raised over USD 12.000 in the past years.

By Invitation only, the link will be available here soon.

ITB Diversity Gala 2026
When	5 March 2026 (ITB Berlin Thursday)
Time	6.30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where	The Ritz Carlton Berlin, Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785 Berlin
Dresscode	Fancy Gala Dinner
After-Party-Gala	After-Party-Gala

ITB Berlin's LGBTQ+ Tourism commitment

In the context of its social responsibilities ITB Berlin considers itself to be an ambassador for human rights and tolerance:

Messe Berlin has signed the German Diversity Charter, thus pledging to actively support diversity within companies.

ITB Berlin is a member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and supports the IGLTA Foundation

ITB Berlin has signed the Code of Conduct against the sexual exploitation of children.

ITB Berlin and Diversity Tourism GmbH organizing ITB Academy conferences and workshops with LGBTQ+ Tourism topics worldwide. Past events took place in Poland, India, Brazil, USA, Singapore, Japan and Malta

In 2019, ITB Berlin & Diversity Tourism GmbH received the renown Vanguard Award of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) for promoting awareness and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in the global tourism industry.

LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion Program

The official program for the LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion at ITB Berlin 2026 will be available here from February 2026.

LGBTQ+ Tourism Survey

Experiences & perceptions of LGBTQ+ travelers

ITB Berlin is conducting a market survey on the risks faced by LGBTQ+ travelers in collaboration with A3M Global Monitoring and Diversity Tourism.

You are invited to share your personal LGBTQ+ perceptions and experiences of tourism destinations worldwide. The results will be used by A3M Global Monitoring to update and supplement the annual global LGBTQ+ risk map.

About the survey

You are asked to assess the LGBTQ+ situation in a country of your choice, the country you have the most experience with. You can also complete the survey from the perspective of multiple countries by selecting a separate questionnaire for each country.

Join the survey