IGLTA Foundation LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium 2025 Concludes Showcasing India’s Growing Inclusive Tourism Potential

New Delhi, 27 February 2025 – The IGLTA Foundation LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium 2025, held at The LaLiT New Delhi, convened thought leaders, hospitality professionals, and LGBTQ+ advocates to showcase the vast potential of inclusive tourism in India. The conclave demonstrated the economic and social impact of supporting LGBTQ+ travel in the country, aligning with global market trends that project the sector’s value to reach USD 552 billion by 2031, growing at an annual rate of 7%.

With India home to 20% of the world’s Gen Z population and an increasing number of LGBTQ+ affirmative individuals, the country presents substantial prospects for inclusive travel. The event presented a platform for industry experts to explore these opportunities and exchange solutions that can further elevate this potential. 

The sessions discussed the issues of international policies, safety and best practices for LGBTQIA+ travellers and also highlighted the untapped potential of marketing for the queer community.  

 “The LGBTQ+ community in India is in a position to revamp and transform the travel and hospitality industry. With this symposium, we aim to tap into a market that is very much willing and ready to engage.”

LoAnn Halden, Vice President of Communications, IGLTA 

“Creating authentic marketing campaigns for the community and ensuring the messaging of safe spaces is given can encourage travellers from the LGBTQIA+ communities to travel freely, thereby having a significant impact on the business and society at large. Sometimes, even putting a rainbow flag can be a radical message of safe space, provided it is backed by affirmative actions,” 

Swati Jain, Founder Katha Studio. 

As India continues to grow in the global travel market, the discussions held at IGLTA Foundation LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium further empowers a more inclusive industry that can drive tangible change and nurture authentic engagement