This event has passed. Come Meet us at the LGBTQ Pavilion at the NY Times Travel Show Jan 24-26!

All travelers are welcome at The New York Times Travel Show’s third annual L.G.B.T.Q. Travel Pavilion — the biggest in the show’s history! Register here and use code LGBTQIA for complimentary one-day ticket.

The pavilion gathers 28 tourism brands offering trip-planning inspiration, experiences, tours, cruises, travel packages, hotels, luggage, travel insurance, free apps and special pavilion-only offers for the enjoyment and safety of L.G.B.T.Q. travelers and their allies, friends and loved ones. Open to the public on Saturday, January 25, and Sunday, January 26, and to trade on Friday, January 24.

For the first time ever the pavilion includes its very own stage:

  • Hear from the world’s leading L.G.B.T.Q. travel experts.
  • Enjoy original music by an award-winning Fort Worth-based queer singer.
  • Bring your little ones (or just yourselves) to Drag Queen Story Hour designed for the kid in all of us.
  • Win prizes!

Whether you’re a member of the L.G.B.T.Q. community or know someone who is, find information and travel products tailored to

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your interests and needs. Snap a selfie with famous drag performers who’ll sashay around the pavilion during the weekend festivities.

Be inspired, informed and entertained. And bring a credit card: Take advantage of many pavilion-only offers on cruises, tours and more.

Follow the giant, historic, 25-foot Gilbert Baker-designed rainbow flag proudly hanging above the L.G.B.T.Q. Pavilion on the northwest side of the show floor.

These are the travel brands that you’ll meet:
  • AIG Travel Insurance
  • Atlantis Cruises, Tours and Events
  • Blue Walk European Walking Vacations
  • Choose Chicago
  • Collier County, Fla. (Naples, Marco Island, Everglades)
  • Cunard Luxury Cruises
  • DavidTravel
  • Discover Puerto Rico
  • Fluide Beauty
  • Gaybnb, Gay-Friendly B&B, Australia
  • GeoSure Global
  • HE Travel, Gay Travel and Tours
  • HOMOCO Queer Swim Brand
  • IGLTA, the International L.G.B.T.Q.+ Travel Association
  • Keihan Hotels and Resorts, Kyoto
  • NY State Tourism (I LOVE NY)
  • Out Adventures, Gay and Lesbian Tours and Holidays
  • Out in the Vineyard
  • OutRight Action International
  • Pride Japan
  • Pride of the Americas, Fort Lauderdale
  • Provincetown
  • ROAM Luggage
  • Sikeleli Travel L.G.B.T.Q.-friendly African Safaris
  • Quiiky L.G.B.T.Q Italy Travel
  • VACAYA: All-LGBT+ Cruises & Resorts
  • Visit Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Visit Fort Worth, Texas
L.G.B.T.Q. STAGE
Friday, January 24

2–2:45 p.m.
L.G.B.T.Q.+ Travel Safety and Empowerment
L.G.B.T.Q.+ consumers face unique challenges when traveling. Experts discuss the resources available for them to travel with greater confidence.

2:50–3:50 p.m.
Everyone Welcome
HospitableMe’s signature hospitality inclusion training program.

4:15–4:50 p.m.
Straight to the Bottom Line
L.G.B.T.Q.+ allies discuss how to generate business in the queer travel segment in an authentic, respectful and sustainable way.

Saturday, January 25

11–11:30 a.m.
Travel Safety and Confidence
L.G.B.T.Q.+ consumers face unique challenges when traveling. Our experts discuss the resources available for them to travel with greater confidence.

Noon–12:45 p.m.
L.G.B.T.Q. Travel: Tours, Cruises, Events and Destinations for 2020
Moderator Ed Salvato leads a lively discussion of new cruises and tours, not-to-miss events and up-and-coming hot spots around the world. Bring your travel questions!

Noon–1 p.m.
Live From the World’s Largest Gay Cruise
We’re patched in LIVE to the Atlantis Oasis 2020 Cruise — check out the fun happening now on the Caribbean Sea.

1:30–2 p.m.
Fort Worth Presents Rachel Gollay
Feel the vibe with the city’s most fascinating songwriter, the award-winning and openly queer artist Rachel Gollay.

3–3:30 p.m.
So You Think You Know New York?
Test your knowledge and win prizes at the I Love New York State Quiz Show.

4–4:30 p.m.
Puerto Rico Presents
Puerto Rico is sunny, ringed by beaches and bathed by the warm waves of the Caribbean.

Sunday, January 26

Noon–12:30 p.m.
Drag Queen Story Hour
The library sensation comes to the L.G.B.T.Q. Pavilion. Officially for kids, but fun for kids of all ages!

1–1:30 p.m.
It’s a Queer, Queer World
Inspirational stories from real L.G.B.T.Q. travelers.

2–2:30 p.m.
Hack Your Trip!
From getting in the right headspace, to packing your suitcase, our experts share the best travel tips, including how to take the #BestSeflie.

3–3:30 p.m.
Spend It HERE (Not THERE)
Representatives from our L.G.B.T.Q.+ friendly travel providers and destinations tell you why you should travel with the people and places that love you back.

Published by edsalvato

Educator, marketing, communications and travel safety expert; LGBTQ Pavilion at the New York Times Travel Show; public speaker; expert panel organizer and moderator

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