As an LGBTQ+ nonprofit organization, IGLTA celebrates pride 365 days a year in the work that we do. However, we also celebrate this June as the world is uniting to honor and celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride together! We recognize the important history that began on Christopher Street Liberation Day on 28 June 1970 – when a revolution was sparked for equality. Ever since parades and festivals have honored each individual's right to express their true selves irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity. From Albuquerque to Winnipeg, Aarhus to Zurich, Bali to Tijuana - cities across the globe are illuminated with parades and festivals that recognize each of us as worthy of dignity and visibility no matter our colors within this rainbow.
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PLANNING A TRIP FOR PRIDE 2023?
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past few decades and much of the increased visibility is thanks to gay pride parades and marches that have taken place in cities around the world. Our Pride calendar is available on our website as an added informational tool for travelers, which includes more than 125 events around the world. Explore the calendar now and plan your trip.
EXPERIENCE THE OLD, NEW, AND IN-BETWEEN IN ISTANBUL
The city welcomes you with buildings that are a mix of Ottoman and modern architecture, and its streets are heaving with a nice mix of locals and tourists. Whether you spend time in the European or Asian part of Istanbul, each historical district is filled with people from all over the world. Istanbul is a city of 13 million people and many different cultures. A sprawling city located on two continents that has been an important trading post in the ancient world. It is one of the world’s oldest cities, with archaeological evidence dating back to 5500 BC. Today's Istanbul includes modern buildings and infrastructure as well as historic monuments such as mosques, palaces, and churches.
Set sail with Cruise Planners for a special Caribbean cruise from 27 April to 2 May 2024, in support of the IGLTA Foundation! You're not just embarking on an unforgettable journey aboard, but also making a meaningful contribution. For each booking made, Cruise Planners will donate $100 per cabin to the foundation. These funds will be used to provide valuable resources, conduct research, and offer educational opportunities to businesses. Together, we can build a more inclusive and welcoming world for all LGBTQ+ travelers. Book your cruise now and be part of this meaningful initiative.
