Participants can expect a lineup including ITB Berlin’s Rika Jean-Francois and Thomas Bömkes, who will open the LGBT segment of the trade show, and a presentation from Tom Roth, president of Community Marketing in San Francisco, who will present key insights on attracting LGBT tourism.
ITB Berlin will cast a spotlight on the globally expanding LGBT travel market with the debut of an LGBT Academy in Japan and two consecutive workshops, which will be held on August 23 and 24, 2017.
The workshops will kick off as a half-day event in Tokyo and conclude in Kyoto, having gathered the support of key partners and sponsors in Japan and Asia.
Participants can expect a lineup including ITB Berlin’s Rika Jean-Francois and Thomas Bömkes, who will open the LGBT segment of the trade show, and a presentation from Tom Roth, president of Community Marketing in San Francisco, who will present key insights on attracting LGBT tourism.
Other programme highlights include a presentation of the 2nd UNWTO Global Report on LGBT tourism, insights into the work of IGLTA Japan (The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association), case studies by Hornet Media and Gay Travel Nepal, as well as Q&A panel discussions at the closing of both events.