Sunday, November 11, 2007

Nov 11: Gay Tourism Local News Update

The 8th International Conference on Gay & Lesbian Tourism is being held from December 2-5 at the St. Regis Resort, here in Fort Lauderdale. This is an education and networking opportunity to learn from peers about sales and marketing in gay and lesbian independent travel, meetings, and events. For more information on the conference, contact: Community Marketing at 584 Castro St. #834 • San Francisco, CA 94114-2512; 415-437-3800, info@CommunityMarketingInc.com

In other news: In October, the Rainbow Alliance presented the “Tourism Diva Award” to Nicki E. Grossman, president of the GFLCVB. The Rainbow Alliance is the local 56+ member gay and gay friendly lodging and hospitality organization. The presentation was made by Richard Gray, owner of the Royal Palms Resort and a founding member of the alliance. The award recognized Ms. Grossman for her “tireless efforts in promoting Greater Fort Lauderdale as a gay friendly destination.” In her address to the group during the meeting, Grossman commented: “We have been very fortunate to work with the Rainbow Alliance as we recognize the significance and economic value of the GLBT market." Roger Handevidt, Chair of the Rainbow Alliance, expressed his gratitude to the partnership that they enjoy with the County’s top tourism promoter.
For more information on the Rainbow Alliance, contact Jennifer Morales at (305) 519-1876 or via e-mail to
jennifer@sidelinessports.com.

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