06/08/2026
We are deeply saddened to share the news that our President/CEO John Tanzella passed away yesterday after an extended illness. For 20 years, John led IGLTA with compassion, vision, and enormous heart.
His unwavering commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ travel steered IGLTA to become the well-respected international organization that it is today; his generosity of spirit was the key driver in creating our philanthropic IGLTA Foundation.
At IGLTA, we often refer to our global community as family, and John truly made that a reality. He built a deeply connected team that has been leading the association alongside a passionate board of directors during his absence.
We will ensure that the association he loved so much continues to grow and thrive.