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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

IGLTA Update - September 3, 2008

IGLTA NYC Reception

Facebook LogoIGLTA recently had a reception for members and potential members in New York City. It was held at the Novotel Times Square at the end of August. The event was attended by many members of the GLBT tourism world in New York. It was a great way to network, meet new people and experience IGLTA in the area. To see photos from the event, please click here. IGLTA has regional receptions all year all over the world. Stay tuned to e-mails for upcoming events, or be sure to check out the IGLTA Events Page.


Kimpton Hotels Teams up with IGLTA

IGLTA is proud to announce that ALL Kimpton Hotels are members of IGLTA. And now Kimpton and IGLTA have teamed up to create a special gay travel program that benefits all IGLTA members and travelers. Just mention or include the rate code: GLT when you make a reservation on Kimpton's Website or 1-800-KIMPTON. You will receive 10% off of the best available rate Kimpton has to offer you. Everybody wins with Kimpton Hotels!


Accor Becomes IGLTA's Newest Partner

Facebook LogoAccor Hotels has recently announced a new partnership with IGLTA. Accor will be IGLTA's "Chairman of the Board" partner and include the hotel chains Sofitel, Novotel and Mercure. IGLTA is proud to consider Accor a partner and knows their committment to the GLBT tourism world will be a strong one. For more information, please visit Accor's Website or the IGLTA Partnership Page.


IGLTA Announces New Membership Premium Add-On

The added enhancements to IGLTA's website are complete! Now, IGLTA members will be eligible to purchase a 'Premium Add-On' in addition to the yearly membership fee. For USD$295 a member will have three very valuable added benefits:

  1. On the Main IGLTA Page, on the right-hand side, there is a 'Member Showcase' that showcases these members, including a picture and a description.
  2. In the IGLTA Member Search, members with a 'Premium Add-On' will appear at the top of searches they are included in.
  3. Members with this add-on will be able to upload photo albums to showcase thier properties, destinations, trips, etc.

For more information or to sign up for one of these add-ons, please visit the Member Benefits Page or e-mail Richard Brower at richard@iglta.org.


South America FAM Trip Opportunity from Lima Tours

FAM TRIP to Buenos Aires and Iguaçu Falls! - One spot left....
Join us for a wonderful educational trip in Argentina from September 25th to 30th.

Round trip C class air from Miami with TAM
Axel and Iguaçu Grand Hotels
This is for IGLTA members Only
Travel agents or Tour operators may only apply

For further details please contact:
Ylan Chrem - South American Experts
ylan@saexperts.com
+1.305.792.0085

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