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Stonewall Equality Walk, 2015

Hundreds of people will join together for Stonewall’s Equality Walk on Sunday May 10 and everyone is invited to join them!

Equalit WalkTaking in the sights of the historic Brighton seafront, this 10k or 3k challenge is perfect to do with friends, family or workmates to raise money to help Stonewall bring an end to bullying and discrimination.

Since 1989, Stonewall has helped campaign to achieve full legal protection for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the UK. But there’s still lots to do to ensure that all workplaces, schools and neighbourhoods are safe and supportive to all people, no matter their gender identity or sexual orientation.

The Equality Walk is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. You’ll enjoy live music, food, entertainment and more. Registration is £15 and children aged 12 and under can take part for free.


Event: Stonewall Equality Walk 2015

Where: Brighton – starts and ends at Brighton Royal Pavilion Gardens

When: Sunday, May 10, 2015

Time: Noon start with garden party until 6 p.m.

Costs: Registration: £15, kids 12 and under free

The Equality Walk is a 10k challenge in Brighton, where hundreds of people like you will gather together to make a difference for LGBT equality.

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IGLTA announces 2015 board appointments

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) has announced its new board of directors.

IGLTA

THE group includes three tourism professionals who will serve the association membership for the first time and a returning industry leader who last served on the board in 2001.

Appointments include:
• Jody Cole: Founder and owner of the tour company Wild Rainbow African Safaris
• Norma Dean: Director, National Specialty Sales, Delta Air Lines
• Richard Gray: Managing Director LGBT Market, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, who previously served on the board from 1993-2001
• Jon Muñoz: Senior Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Hilton Worldwide
• Rika Jean-François: Commissioner of Corporate Social Responsibility at ITB Berlin/LGBT segment for ITB
• Tom Jenkins: Executive Director, European Tour Operators Association (ETOA)
• Juan Julia: President of Axel Hotels
• Dan Melesurgo: Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, American Society of Association Executives (ASAE); and
• Ed Salvato: Editor in chief of ManAboutWorld

The new board will take effect at the end of the board meeting prior to IGLTA’s 32nd Annual Global Convention, in Los Angeles, from April 8 to 11.

These nine appointees will join:
• Marta Dalla Chiesa: Co-owner/managing director of Brazil Ecojourneys
• Tanya Churchmuch: Founder of MuchPR
• Michael McDowell: Vice President for Arts and Culture and Affinity Markets for the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board
• Andy Mosetti: Founder of the travel agency NEXTSKY
• Chris Stanley: Corporate and Incentive Sales Account Director for Silversea Cruises; and
• John Tanzella: IGLTA President/CEO (ex officio) on the 2015-2016 IGLTA board of directors.

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association is the leading member-based global organisation dedicated to LGBT tourism and an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The association’s membership includes LGBT and LGBT-friendly accommodations, destinations, service providers, travel agents, tour operators, events and travel media in 80 countries.


For more information about ILGTA, click here:

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Twitter: twitter.com/iglta

Instagram: instagram.com/iglta

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