In 2026 Eurostar joins as the programme’s rail partner, with an inclusive fam trip to Amsterdam hosted by the rail company and Intrepid being offered to agents who embark on the training. The successful applicants will also take part in two educational face-to-face workshops in London and complete business-building tasks to further their understanding of selling to LGBTQ+ travellers – and ultimately increase their sales.
APPLY TO BECOME A TTG LGBTQ+ TRAVEL AMBASSADOR
Carrie Grant, Head of Industry Partnerships at Intrepid, said she’s “incredibly proud” to see the initiative return for its second year: “It has been so rewarding to help shape a programme that genuinely moves the needle for our industry and the LGBTQIA+ community, and it means a lot to me to see it continue to grow – representation in travel isn’t a nice to have, it’s essential.”
Stephen Roby, Sales Manager for UK Leisure at Eurostar, is looking forward to working on the programme for the first time and – alongside Grant – supporting agents on their journey to becoming TTG LGBTQ+ Travel Ambassadors.
“As the rights of LGBTQ+ people continue to be questioned, challenged and diminished, it’s more important than ever to champion the positive steps being taken within our industry to support, advise and guide a safe path for travellers,” he explained.
Roby added: “The travel agent community is essential in providing this confidence and security to people looking to explore all the wonderful, inclusive and welcoming places the world has to offer.”
Last year four agents visited India with Intrepid and Virgin Atlantic to meet and spend time with the country's 'third gender' community.
Agents interested in applying to join the 2026 training programme are being asked to share a little about themselves and their interest in enhancing their LGBTQ+ sales before 1 July to be considered.
As TTG Media’s partners for the initiative this year, both Intrepid and Eurostar are champions of inclusivity. The travel companies have implemented a number of changes within their businesses to ensure all customers feel welcome and all staff feel supported.
“Eurostar’s values – Bold, Honest, Caring – are embedded in our personality,” said Roby. “We strive to welcome every customer no matter where they’ve come from, or where they’re going to.”
Grant explained Intrepid’s values very much align: “We create positive change through the joy of travel, champion diversity and inclusion, and ensure that everything we do is purpose-led; it’s not just about saying we support inclusion but actively building a more welcoming industry through real action, education and representation.”
She concluded: “It’s not only the right thing to do; it makes our industry stronger, more authentic and more reflective of the world we serve. I can’t wait to meet the incredible agents who will help drive this initiative forward in 2026 and beyond.”
