Calling all queer travel lovers — if you’re already dreaming up your next adventure (or desperately seeking an escape from the NYC winter chill), the Travel & Adventure Show is the perfect place to spark some inspiration.
Every year, this show pops up in cities across the country, but the New York event always feels like something special. Maybe it’s the energy of the city, maybe it’s the sheer number of destinations represented, or maybe it’s the fact that you can walk into the Javits Center and, for a few hours, step out of winter and into a world of warm beaches, winding mountain trails, luxury cruises, and brand new cultural experiences. Whatever your travel style, it’s all under one roof.
The New York Travel & Adventure Show brings together hundreds of global destinations, tour operators, cruise lines, and travel experts who are ready to help you plan your next dream trip. Unlike scrolling through endless tabs, you get to ask real questions, get insider advice, and map out future plans face-to-face. There’s a no-pressure vibe—more like wandering through a marketplace of possibilities than a high-stakes booking event.
Our favorite part? The LGBTQ+ Travel Pavilion is back.
If you’ve ever tried to figure out whether a destination is queer-friendly or where to find LGBTQ-owned or inclusive tour companies, you know how valuable it is to have knowledgeable people right in front of you. The pavilion brings together welcoming destinations, tour operators, cruise lines, travel businesses, and hotels from around the world, each of them ready to share itineraries, advice, and exclusive show-only specials.
You’ll also find some of the most well-traveled LGBTQ creators and experts hosting talks, panels, and workshops. Expect everything from emerging queer-friendly destinations to solo travel tips, safety conversations, and storytelling from the people who’ve been everywhere. It’s one of the few places where queer travelers can get such tailored, thoughtful guidance in person.
Of course, the show also hosts big-name travel personalities across four different stages. Think Samantha Brown, Pauline Frommer, Peter Greenberg, Andrew McCarthy, and other heavy hitters sharing behind-the-scenes stories, packing advice, tech hacks, and insider tips you won’t get anywhere else.
Whether you stop by for an afternoon or make a whole weekend of it, the Travel & Adventure Show is genuinely a fun, low-stakes way to explore new trip ideas, pick up planning tools, and start mapping out where 2025 (and beyond) might take you. You’ll also find tons of giveaways, show-only deals, and savings if you’re ready to start booking.
If you’re looking for a little sunshine during the greyest stretch of winter or if you’re ready to plan a bucket-list adventure, grab your ticket and hang with the global travel community right here in NYC.
I’ll be there wandering, dreaming, and no doubt collecting far too many future trip ideas. Hope to see you exploring the LGBTQ+ Pavilion and beyond.
