CAPE TOWN, 11 April 2025: The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®) is proud to announce a strategic two-year organizational partnership with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), strengthening connections between African tourism and the global LGBTQ+ travel community.
This landmark agreement will provide ATTA® with official membership to IGLTA, alongside significant advertising and marketing opportunities across IGLTA’s global network.
In return, IGLTA will receive ATTA® membership as well as promotional opportunities through ATTA®’s official platforms.
Kgomotso Ramothea (she/her), CEO of ATTA®, warmly welcomed the partnership, stating:
“We are thrilled to establish this formal collaboration with IGLTA, which marks an important step in making African destinations more visible and accessible to LGBTQ+ travellers worldwide. This partnership reflects our commitment to inclusive tourism that celebrates diversity across our continent – and creates meaningful connections between international visitors and African communities.”
John Tanzella (he/him), President/CEO of IGLTA, said he was proud to see this partnership come to fruition:
“We look forward to collaborating with ATTA® to support safe and inclusive tourism and strengthening connections among our members. Since our historic first IGLTA Global Convention in Africa, held in Cape Town in 2016, we have increased our commitment to raising awareness for LGBTQ+ travel across the continent, and this is another important step on that journey.”
The partnership will be implemented with dedicated support from both Ramothea and Martina Barth (she/her), IGLTA Membership Manager – Africa, who also serves as Group Sales Manager for The Liz McGrath Collection.
This collaboration comes at a time when LGBTQ+ travel continues to grow globally, with Africa an exciting option for LGBTQ+ travellers seeking authentic and inclusive experiences.
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ABOUT ATTA®
ATTA® (The African Travel and Tourism Association) is the leading pan-African trade association promoting tourism to Africa and the Indian Ocean islands. Known as the “Voice of African Tourism,” ATTA® serves over 900 member businesses, including accommodation providers, tour operators, and travel specialists. It provides accurate industry news, hosts networking events and trade shows, and delivers valuable member training and resources. For more information, visit atta.travel.
Join the ATTA® Media Network to gain access to news about tourism in Africa, access to spokespeople and thought leaders and other media benefits. Email info@atta.travel for details.
About IGLTA & the IGLTA Foundation
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association is the global leader in advancing LGBTQ+ travel and a proud Affiliate Member of UN Tourism. IGLTA’s mission is to enable authentic travel that enriches lives and connects the LGBTQ+ community and tourism industry. IGLTA’s global network includes 13,000+ LGBTQ+ welcoming accommodations, destinations, service providers, travel agents, tour operators, events, and travel media in 80 countries. The philanthropic IGLTA Foundation empowers LGBTQ+ welcoming travel businesses globally through leadership, research, and education. For more information: iglta.org, igltaconvention.org or iglta.org/foundation and follow social media at @IGLTA and @IGLTAFoundation.