The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) and the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) have announced a strategic two-year partnership aiming to strengthen connections between African tourism and the global LGBTQ+ travel community.

Kgomotso Ramothea, CEO of ATTA, 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, President and CEO of IGLTA, expressed pride in the partnership coming to fruition: “We look forward to collaborating with ATTA to support safe and inclusive tourism and strengthen connections among our members. Since our 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.”