The LGBTQ+ travel market is worth over USD$211 billion per year, with travellers from the USA and Brazil contributing the most, respectively. Tailoring your products and services to meet our specific needs is really a no-brainer!
Taking to the PROUD Experiences’ stage in New York City, Gregg Kaminsky, Tyronne Stoudemire, Rick Stiffler and Darren Burn explore the spending power of the LGBTQ traveller with Ellen Stewart.
Ellen Stewart, Social Lead at Vogue
Ellen is an award-winning audience development specialist, with experience working on the fastest growing UK news site, breakthrough platforms, and digital-first global newsrooms as well as regional and national press. She is currently the Social Content Lead at Vogue Global Network.
Gregg Kaminsky, Co-Founder of R Family Vacations
Gregg is a founding partner of R Family Vacations – the first travel company to create travel experiences for the LGBT family community. They also produce “LGBT adult-only” vacations and manage all of the guests’ personal travel needs. They are part of Tzell Travel Group in New York.
Tyronne Stoudemire, VP & Global Chief of Diversity at Hyatt
Tyronne has more than 20 years of experience in diversity and inclusion. At Hyatt Worldwide, he works with the senior leadership team to implement culture, talent, and marketplace strategies that leverage diversity to grow the business across the company’s portfolio of brands.
Rick Stiffler, Senior VP, Global Sales at Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Rick is responsible for leading the sales efforts for luxury organizations and working closely with the independent travel agent market. In 2011, he spearheaded the launch of Preferred Pride, a global initiative aimed at helping hoteliers better understand the needs and preferences of the LGBTQ traveller.
Darren Burn, Group CEO at OutOfOffice.com
Darren Burn is a former ITN journalist who set up OutOfOffice.com in 2016 after spotting a gap in the luxury tailor-made LGBT travel market. The business has grown from strength to strength and now has over 50% of its clients booking from the USA.