On September 30th and October 1st, Milan becomes the epicenter of LGBTQ+ inclusive travel in Europe. At the Estates General of European LGBTQ+ Tourism, tourism professionals, public institutions, and DEI leaders will gather to shape a more inclusive future for the industry.
Whether you’re a hotel group, tour operator, DMO, airline, or media platform — this is your invitation to join the conversation and be recognized for your work.
Here are 4 reasons to join us in Milan — and why now is the time to act.
1. A Strategic Gathering at the Heart of Inclusive Tourism
Held under the patronage of the European Parliament, Federturismo Confindustria, and the IGLTA Foundation, this high-level forum is the only event of its kind in Europe. It centers LGBTQ+ inclusion not as a trend, but as a core driver of tourism excellence.
When & Where:
October 1, 2025
Milano Verticale | UNA Esperienze, Milan
09:00 AM – 01:30 PM
Register now: https://bit.ly/4feVj0n
2. Celebrate Excellence with the QPrize 2025
The QPrize honors excellence in LGBTQ+ tourism, celebrating those who go beyond visibility to drive real change. Categories include:
- Inclusive hospitality practices
- Marketing and communication
- Destination engagement
- Mobility and transportation
- Media and cultural storytelling
The awards ceremony will take place the night before the forum:
September 30, 2025
Rosa Grand Milano – Starhotels Collezione
3. Final Days to Apply for the QPrize
We’re in the final stretch!
The QPrize 2025 is open to:
- Hospitality providers
- Travel agencies
- Tour operators
- Tourism destinations
- Airlines, cruise lines, and train companies
- Media and cultural platforms active in tourism
Submit your application today: https://bit.ly/3U7eTlF
Deadline approaching — don’t miss this opportunity to spotlight your impact.
4. Hear from Europe’s Leading DEI Voices
This year’s forum features expert panels, case studies, and strategy sessions on:
- LGBTQ+ traveler safety and sentiment
- Certification and supplier diversity
- Policy frameworks and regulatory change
- How to move from symbolic inclusion to operational impact
This is more than an event — it’s a collaborative platform to shape the future of tourism through inclusion, sustainability, and innovation.