The second annual LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium in New Delhi, presented by The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation, is set to expand LGBTQ+ tourism in India. The LaLiT New Delhi is graciously hosting the event for the second consecutive year, creating a welcoming environment for the free symposium.

In a demonstration of our commitment to fostering LGBTQ+ tourism in India, The IGLTA Foundation proudly announces Nakshatra Bagwe (he/him) as the 2024 India Symposium Fellowship recipient. An award-winning filmmaker and founder of The BackPack Travels, Bagwe’s dedication to creating safe and inclusive travel experiences for the LGBTQ+ community reflects the spirit of this fellowship. The symposium features notable speakers such as Aditya Ghosh (he/him), Co-Founder of Akasa Airlines; Akriti Malhotra (she/her), CEO/Co-Founder of AKU’s – The Burger Co.; Keshav Suri (he/him), Executive Director of The LaLit Suri Hospitality Group; Ribu Choudary (she/her), Head of Communications and Brand at Amadeus; and Emmanuel Lebrun-Damiens (he/him), Cultural Cooperation and Action Advisor for the Embassy of France in India. The closing performance will be by singer/drag artist/activist Shushant Divgikar aka Rani KoHEnur (she/he/they). A complete list of speakers and their bios is available here.

We are so excited to be back in New Delhi for our second India LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium, and incredibly grateful to The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group for hosting this momentous event,” said John Tanzella (he/him), IGLTA President/CEO. “This year, we’ll take a deeper dive, offering an interactive workshop alongside the main stage programming so that participants are able to ask questions in a safe space and receive more practical takeaways to help advance LGBTQ+ travel in India.” 

“We are proud to partner for The IGLTA Foundation’s second annual LGBTQ+ Travel Symposium, reaffirming our commitment to inclusivity in India’s tourism,” said Keshav Suri (he/him), Executive Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group. “With esteemed speakers and dedicated partners, this symposium marks a transformative step in advancing LGBTQ+ travel, promoting love and acceptance in every journey.”

The IGLTA Foundation actively supports LGBTQ+ tourism in emerging destinations, with a focus on developing LGBTQ+ travel to and from India. The symposium also highlights the commendable work of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, which recently achieved IGLTA Accredited status for each of its India properties. Additional details on topics and speakers can be found here. For deeper insights into the symposium and the future of LGBTQ+ travel in India, readers can refer to John Tanzella’s latest blog post, available here.

This event is made possible through the generous support of partners: Hosting Partners – The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group and The Keshav Suri Foundation; Community Partners – Destination DC, New York City Tourism + Conventions, and Expedia Group; Media Partner – India Outbound; and Kronokare, who generously donated special gifts to program participants.

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