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.

LGBTQ+ Tourism Survey

Experiences & perceptions of LGBTQ+ travelers

In cooperation with A3M Global Monitoring and Diversity Tourism, ITB Berlin regularly conducts market surveys on the risks faced by LGBTQ+ travellers worldwide.

The findings are incorporated into A3M Global Monitoring's annual global LGBTQ+ Risk Map, helping to reflect current developments and changes transparently.

You can find the LGBTQ+ Risk Map 2025 here. The 2026 edition will be available here soon.