Useful resources for LGBTQIA+ travel
There can be different approaches when it comes to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) community in your travel program. Let’s face it, not every country or culture accepts people who identify at LGBTQIA+, and we acknowledge that social injustice does exist in the travel industry, and within the communities that our industry impacts.
By listening to experts and the LGBTQIA+ community in your own company, you will soon understand their perspectives and experiences. For example, what travel safety tips required and what resources these travellers need. Or why gender identity matters, and the changes in your systems that could make all the difference.
Expert discussion
Corporate travel experts discuss how organisations can best protect, support, and empower their LGBTQIA+ business travellers. Keep watching to learn important tips to kickstart your travel program's inclusivity. Our panellists are:
- Emese Graham, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Manager Americas, Flight Centre Travel Group
- Stone Conroy, Geopolitical Analysis & Intelligence Manager, United Airlines
- Ruben Van Schalkwyk, Regional Security Manager EMEA, Aon
Resources
ILGA World
International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) is committed to equal human rights. Check out their word map to see how the LGBTIQA+ community are impacted by laws and polices around the world.
Equaldex
A crowd-sourced knowledge base of LGBTIQA+ rights by country and region that is regularly updated.
OutRight Action International
Provides reports and resources of human rights violations specific to LGBTIQA+ communities.
Out Traveler
Is a traveller platform with LGBTIQA+ travel guides and tip.
Travel Gay
A travel guide website focusing on hotels, experiences, and more that are safe and friendly towards the LGBTIQA+ community.
Visit Gay Australia
Gay & Lesbian Tourism Australia Limited (GALTA) is a national network of tourism professionals dedicated to the welfare and satisfaction of all LGBTQIA+ travellers within and to Australia.
IGLTA
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association's (IGLTA) provide free travel resources and information while continuously working to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide.
Smart Traveller
Outlines the risks, considerations, and need to knows for people who are in the LGBTQIA+ community when travelling outside of Australia.
Governments and airport authorities have various guidance for travellers either departing or visiting their country. Check your local government website to view their guidance and any steps that need to be taken. Also, check the government websites of the countries your employees often visit.
Workplace diversity and inclusion
Out & Equal is the organisation working exclusively on LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Through their worldwide programs, partnerships and events, they help LGBTQ+ people thrive and support organisations creating a culture of belonging for all.
All-In with Google uses audience insights to eliminate stereotypes in marketing, especially in the portrayal of people who historically have been excluded in marketing imagery. Built with input from community partners, these insights help you create marketing that positively and authentically represents LGBTQ+ people.
Pronouns.org is a practical resource dedicated to the empowering and inclusive use of personal pronouns in the English language. This website will help you understand why and how to use pronouns.
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