IGLTA Welcomes Connecticut as its First State Global Partner

The Worldwide LGBTQ+ Journey Affiliation at present introduced its international partnership with the Connecticut Workplace of Tourism, the first-ever state tourism workplace to affix IGLTA on the World Accomplice stage.

As a World Accomplice, Connecticut shall be positioned alongside the highest international locations and types dedicated to year-round help of LGBTQ+ welcoming journey.

“Connecticut has lengthy led the nation on important points dealing with the LGBTQ+ neighborhood, and that’s the reason I’m extremely proud that we’re the primary state to affix IGLTA as a World Accomplice and emphasize to LGBTQ+ vacationers within the U.S. and overseas that they’re welcome and celebrated in Connecticut,” Governor Ned Lamont mentioned. “Each individual has the correct to be themselves, freed from discrimination, concern, and prejudice, and we’re dedicated to sharing these values with all who dwell, work, and play in Connecticut.”

The Connecticut Workplace of Tourism or CTvisit just lately launched a brand new multi-million-dollar marketing campaign titled “Discover Your Vibe,” which highlights Connecticut’s vibrant tradition, together with its LGBTQ+ neighborhood and celebrating tourism companies and occasions. The state’s newly up to date tourism web site, www.CTvisit.com, options inclusive imagery and content material all through, and now, contains a LGBTQ+ part that can dwell on the homepage yr spherical. Moreover, CTvisit will take part in LGBTQ+ celebrations in Connecticut and neighboring states all year long.

“We’re thrilled and honored to affix IGLTA of their mission of advancing LGBTQ+ journey,” Noelle P. Stevenson, director of the Connecticut Workplace of Tourism, mentioned.

“The LGBTQ+ neighborhood has at all times been an integral a part of Connecticut’s fiber and the state’s tourism trade, and we’re placing that message entrance and heart all yr spherical in every thing we do.”

Among the many assets obtainable on CTvisit.com is a listing of greater than 25 Delight Month celebrations, in addition to year-round occasions together with movie festivals, drag performances, comedy exhibits and choral concert events, nightlife choices, LGBTQ+ owned and operated companies, eating places and resorts, and hundreds of different concepts for people, {couples} and households alike.

“We’re so proud to welcome the Connecticut Workplace of Tourism as our latest World Accomplice,” mentioned IGLTA President/CEO John Tanzella.

“Lengthy thought-about one of the LGBTQ+ inclusive U.S. states due to its progressive laws, Connecticut packs a various collection of sights, culinary experiences, and outside actions right into a compact vacation spot. We stay up for introducing extra of our international neighborhood of vacationers to this vibrant and culturally wealthy New England state.”