IGLTA has inducted four new members in its board for the term 2025-2026
Keshav Suri Executive Director of Lalit Suri Hospitality Group is among the four persons chosen by the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), a leading non-governmental organisation leading the battle for equality and inclusivity in travel and tourism industry, as part of its Board of Directors for 2025-2026.
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In a press statement, IGLTA says that four industry leaders in the tourism and hospitality sectors have been appointed to join the board, each bringing fresh perspectives and a deep commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Their two-year term begins in January 2025.
IGLTA says that besides Suri, its new Board Members include Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir, Founder of Moonlight Experiences, United Kingdom, Sophia Hyder Hock, Chief Inclusion Officer at Destinations International, United States and Danny Guerrero, CEO & Founder of Culturist Group, United States. The statement adds that both Shaibu-Lenoir and Guerrero are recipients of IGLTA Foundation Fellowships.
“While these four individuals are new to the board, they are not new to IGLTA. Each of these leaders has been a strong supporter of our mission, and we look forward to their contributions in advancing LGBTQ+ travel worldwide. The strength of our board lies in its diversity and commitment, and together, they help drive IGLTA’s vision forward. We are confident that this board will continue to make a meaningful impact on the future of LGBTQ+ tourism,” says Dougal Mckenzie, 2024 IGLTA Board Chair.
IGLTA says its 2025 Board Executive Committee includes Mckenzie, Meg Ten Eyck of EveryQueer as Vice Chair, Norma Dean of Delta Air Lines as Co-Treasurer, Josh Good of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) as Co-Treasurer, Burcu Kisakurek of Unison Turkey Travel & Events as Secretary and Felipe Cardenas of Cámara de la Diversidad as Immediate Past Chair.
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