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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 evening is all about diversity and inclusion.
Since 2018, the ITB LGBTQ+ Tourism Award and the ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer Award, presented by an international jury, have been awarded at the festive Diversity Gala.
During the event, there will also be a silent auction in aid of the IGLTA Foundation.
Attendance by invitation only!
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.
Program
| Tuesday 3.3. |
| 10:00-11:30 LGBTQ+ Media Brunch Accredited media representatives can register for the event via the ITB Press Office. 17:00-19:00 LGBTQ+ Networking reception Interested trade visitors and media representatives can register for the event directly via this link: Eventbride registration |
| Thursday 5.3. |
| 2:30–3:00 p.m. Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award 2026. 7:00 p.m. Waldorf Astoria Berlin ITB Diversity Gala Reception & LGBTQ+ Awards Ceremony 2026 Participation by invitation only! |
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.
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