From August 28th to 30th, the 19th International LGBTQ+ Business and Tourism Conference was held at the Alvear Icon Hotel in the city of Buenos Aires, where Concordia promoted the city with its characteristic stand, showcasing its diverse attractions and sharing regional flavors, with the aim of reaching this new segment that is being targeted.
As stated by Pablo de Luca, president of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Argentina (CCGLAR), “including diverse tourism in traditional promotional proposals will be reflected in the economy.” The numbers worldwide are significant, and Argentina is no exception to this reality, where according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the sector represents between 11% and 16% of the total number of international travelers and expenditures, respectively. These data coincide with the organization that brings together the most relevant private entities worldwide, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which states that 25% of community members travel on average 5 times a year, with an average stay longer than that of the traditional tourist and spending 3 times higher than the average.
Meetings were also held with different actors in the sector, including airlines, travel agencies, and provincial and local destinations such as CABA and Rosario, who shared their experiences and knowledge on the matter.
The event featured more than 35 conferences, 70 speakers, and more than 40 exhibitors, where emphasis was placed on the economic, social, and cultural importance of tourism development designed from the perspective of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
As stated by Pablo de Luca, president of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Argentina (CCGLAR), “including diverse tourism in traditional promotional proposals will be reflected in the economy.” The numbers worldwide are significant, and Argentina is no exception to this reality, where according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the sector represents between 11% and 16% of the total number of international travelers and expenditures, respectively. These data coincide with the organization that brings together the most relevant private entities worldwide, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which states that 25% of community members travel on average 5 times a year, with an average stay longer than that of the traditional tourist and spending 3 times higher than the average.
Meetings were also held with different actors in the sector, including airlines, travel agencies, and provincial and local destinations such as CABA and Rosario, who shared their experiences and knowledge on the matter.
The event featured more than 35 conferences, 70 speakers, and more than 40 exhibitors, where emphasis was placed on the economic, social, and cultural importance of tourism development designed from the perspective of diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.