“Here in the LGBTQ pavilion, we specialize in what I would call being inclusive,” Salvato told Gay City News. “We welcome anyone who comes to visit our travel show. Anywhere they go, in any booth, they’re going to be warmly welcomed no matter what. But here in the LGBTQ space, we don’t assume you’re straightContinue reading “Great coverage of the 2025 NYC LGBTQ Pavilion at the Travel & Adventure Show”
Category Archives: Ed Salvato
Learn about the history and relevance of the Stonewall National Park
I was invited to speak on the Best Gaycation Ever! podcast by host, writer, colleague and friend Jason Heidemann: “Are you in a New York state of mind? Because today’s episode might be the most iconic of this entire series. Join me and NYC-based LGBTQ travel guru Ed Salvato as we take you on aContinue reading “Learn about the history and relevance of the Stonewall National Park”
Kicked off NYU’s inaugural course on Writing for Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
My 4 students (two joining online) and myself at the beginning of the term. Below is the middle of the term (it’s a short term!) with our expert speaker, Pauline Frommer.
My new bio is up at New York University’s faculty page
Check out my new bio & pio pic! At NYU’s Tisch Center of Hospitality, Ed Salvato teaches various courses in tourism and hospitality. He launched a groundbreaking special topics course on inclusive welcome in tourism and hospitality, underscoring his commitment to fostering a truly inclusive travel environment for all travelers. His consultancy work has beenContinue reading “My new bio is up at New York University’s faculty page”
The LGBTQ Pavilion was a big success
Whether you are travel-related business who wishes to connect authentically with LGBTQ travelers (an their friends and family) or someone looking for travel-inspiration or trip-planning information, plan on joining us at the next LGBTQ Pavilion at the Travel & Adventure Show January 27-29, 2023. Check out some of the photos as well as this articleContinue reading “The LGBTQ Pavilion was a big success”
LGBTQ Travel Pavilion March 19-20
Are you in NYC this weekend and looking for help planning your next #LGBTQ friendly trip? Come meet us at the #LGBTQpavilion at the New York Travel & Adventure Show March 19-20 for travel inspiration, trip-planning information, sizzling drag performers and the chance to win a cruise from Pavilion partner VACAYA! Here’s the schedule: https://travelshows.com/shows/new-york/global-beats-stage/Continue reading “LGBTQ Travel Pavilion March 19-20”
The LGBTQ Pavilion at the Travel & Adventure Show is scheduled for March 18-20
Some background about the show follows. Click here to download the sales sheet. The Pavilion will occupy nearly 4,00 square feet and include up to 27 partners. We expect to welcome over 3,000 visitors to our Pavilion from the LGBTQ community along with their family, friends and travel professionals. And we will capture their emailContinue reading “The LGBTQ Pavilion at the Travel & Adventure Show is scheduled for March 18-20”
I’ve been named one of the 12 LGBTQIA+ Voices to Follow in Travel and Tourism
Nice surprise to be featured in this article on the “12 LGBTQIA+ Voices to Follow in Travel and Tourism Right Now” by CrowdRiff. A gratifying milestone to mark the last day of Pride month. (And congrats to the other 11 queer luminaries included here!) 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ ❤️ 🙏🏽 cc: CrowdRiff, NYU School of Professional Studies, NYU Tisch Center ofContinue reading “I’ve been named one of the 12 LGBTQIA+ Voices to Follow in Travel and Tourism”
The Future of Queer Travel
I was thrilled to work on this epic TripAdvisor Pride package with editors Peter Frank and Clara Ogden Sedlak. 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 💕 I got to amplify a few of the leading voices in the LGBTQ travel & tourism ecosystem: Robert Sharp, Alysse Dalessandro Santiago, Giovonni Santiago, Merryn Johns, Ravi Roth and Jacob Anderson-Minshall on thisContinue reading “The Future of Queer Travel”
“Gays lead, and the rest follow.” The power of LGBTQ travel
Check out my recent article in USA Today: ‘Travelers are ready to explore’: LGBTQ travelers leading the way to tourism recovery “Gays lead, and the rest follow,” Roger Dow tells the National LGBT Media Association. Dow is president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, the Washington, D.C.-based organization representing all segments of travel in America. “They’re adventurous andContinue reading ““Gays lead, and the rest follow.” The power of LGBTQ travel”
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