LGBTQ+ tourism convention comes to Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association is hosting its annual convention in Palm Springs at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. The convention runs from October 21 until Saturday, October 25.

Programming includes workshops on advancing LGBTQ+ travel, inclusive work-abroad opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth, and more. The IGTLA was founded in 1983 and seeks to improve safety and tourism within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide.

This is the first time the convention is being held in Palm Springs.

Previous convention locations include Osaka, Japan, Milan, Italy and West Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from organizers about why this convention is important to the LGBTQ+ tourism industry.