by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 3:00 PM ET, Tue June 4, 2024
Home-based travel agency franchise, Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, launched a new webinar series to train its travel advisors in reaching and planning travel for LGBTQ+ travelers in a new partnership with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and Ed Salvato, the nation’s leading LGBTQ+ travel expert.
During the first week of June, Dream Vacations/CruiseOne and IGLTA will co-host a webinar for the network, providing free travel resources and information about planning travel for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
“With Pride Month, we felt it was the perfect time to offer these educational trainings and niche marketing assets to all of our franchisees who would like to deepen their understanding of and connection to the LGBTQ+ community,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations/CruiseOne. “Along with our parent company, World Travel Holdings, Dream Vacations/CruiseOne is proud to be a diversity-friendly organization. It is our goal to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for everyone to feel comfortable and supported.”
Members of the community face challenges while traveling, such as discriminatory laws or increased risk of harassment. Travel advisors who plan travel for LGBTQ+ individuals should keep up-to-date on risks for travelers worldwide, and know the biggest concerns they might have traveling the globe.
“We have helped several same-sex couples with destination wedding groups,” said Jeff Leach, a Dream Vacations franchise owner. “Just like doctors need to brush up on the latest medical practices or lawyers with legislation, travel advisors need education on so many different fronts to make sure we’re sending clients to safe and welcoming environments.”
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