ESTOx: No Longer a Niche: Why Every Destination Needs to be LGBTQ+Ready - Presented by Billy Kolber and David Paisley
August 16, 2021 - 2:30pm to 3:15pm
No Longer a Niche: Why Every Destination Needs to be LGBTQ+Ready
With 52% of Gen-z identifying as something other than 100% straight, it’s time for every destination to consider their LGBTQ+ readiness. In this session, you’ll discover the opportunities and challenges in making your destination, organization and marcomms more inclusive and welcoming for diverse travelers, and the business case and best practices for attracting and welcoming LGBTQ+ visitors. Attendees will learn why LGBTQ+ travelers are such a valuable niche, how LGBTQ+ travelers can be a part of every destination’s marketing strategy and acquire best practices and data to support efforts in attracting and welcoming diverse travelers.
