Mexico Travel Group will become the first tourism holding company in the country to begin its journey toward obtaining the 'Queer Destinations Committed' distinction. With this, all companies belonging to the group will affirm their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and the safety and comfort of its travelers.
'Queer Destinations Committed' is an internationally recognized distinction from the International LGBTQ+ Tourism Association, which aims to help businesses and destinations in the tourism sector train and prepare to provide the best possible experience for LGBTQ+ travelers. Mexico Travel Group will receive this distinction once all employees and collaborators of the holding company have completed the 'Hospitality Meets Diversity' educational program, which will help teams break down prejudices and teach them about the history, realities, consumption habits, and needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
Vallarta and Los Cabos are two of Mexico's most important cruise destinations. In 2022, Gray Line Puerto Vallarta served more than 6,000 cruise passengers. Rodrigo Esponda, CEO of the Los Cabos Tourism Trust, commented: “In Los Cabos, we value and welcome the LGBTQ+ travel community. With 18% of our visitors identifying as LGBTQ+, we are proud to offer world-class cultural, culinary, nature, and adventure experiences, all supported by exceptional service. Our destination celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all travelers feel safe, included, respected, and free to enjoy everything Los Cabos has to offer. We invite you to discover and create unforgettable memories.”
Edgar Weggelaar, CEO of Queer Destinations, highlighted the importance of this collaboration, as it is “the first firm globally to commit to offering a safe space to the LGBTQ+ segment: MTG is a benchmark in terms of tours, activities and transfers, and this work to welcome the queer public will be aligned with the needs of the destinations, some of them, like Los Cabos, already distinguished as 'Queer Destinations Committed'”.
Nuria Flores, Commercial and Marketing Director of MTG , commented: “ We are proud to finalize this corporate alliance with Queer Destinations. At Mexico Travel Group, we are excited to have a training and awareness program that will help us understand, celebrate, and make the LGBTQ+ community feel welcome and included while traveling in Mexico, offering a value chain from start to finish with respect and as a safe space for the community .”
Queer Destinations is the leading international LGBTQ+ travel agency and an affiliate member of the IGLTA. Through educational awareness programs and specialized traveler experience consulting, Queer Destinations serves as a bridge connecting governments, destinations, and international businesses with LGBTQ+ customers worldwide. It currently has a presence in Mexico, Germany, Colombia, the United States, Panama, Costa Rica, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain.
