Tryst Hospitality Joins IGLTA Expanding Global LGBTQ+ Luxury Travel Connections
Tryst Hospitality Joins IGLTA. The world of LGBTQ+ travel just got a little more glamorous. Tryst Hospitality, the trailblazing brand behind some of the most iconic gay destinations in the world, has officially joined the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) as its newest Global Partner, further solidifying its role as a leader in gay luxury travel and nightlife.
Founded by entrepreneur and hotelier Tristan Schukraft, Tryst Hospitality joins IGLTA and is redefining what it means to travel and celebrate as part of the LGBTQ+ community. From West Hollywood to Fire Island, Puerto Vallarta to Rio, Chicago to San Juan, Tryst properties blend inclusive hospitality, bold design, and a vibrant sense of community.
With venues like The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood, The Tryst Hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Fire Island Pines, and San Juan, as well as DS Tequila in Chicago and upcoming locations in Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, Tryst is known for creating spaces where travelers can feel seen, celebrated, and free to be themselves.
“Tryst Hospitality isn’t just about where you stay,” said Schukraft. “It’s about creating spaces that celebrate who you are, wherever you are. The only things straight at our venues are the martinis.” Partnering with IGLTA connects Tryst to a global community that believes travel should be both liberating and transformative. “Together, we’re making the world a little smaller, a lot gayer, and infinitely more welcoming.”
John Tanzella, President and CEO of IGLTA, praised the partnership, noting, “We’re thrilled to welcome Tryst Hospitality as an IGLTA Global Partner. They’ve long been part of our network, and this next step is especially exciting as Tryst becomes our first LGBTQ+-owned hotel group at the Global Partner level.”
From poolside drag brunches in Puerto Vallarta to legendary tea dances on Fire Island, Tryst Hospitality’s destinations showcase the very best of gay culture—a seamless blend of design, hospitality, and community. As an IGLTA Global Partner, Tryst will collaborate with international leaders to promote inclusive travel, LGBTQ+ economic empowerment, and safe, welcoming destinations for all.
Under the leadership of Tristan Schukraft, dubbed the “CEO of Everything Gay,” Tryst’s portfolio also includes Circo Nightclub in San Juan, The Blue Whale, The Pavilion Nightclub, and The Canteen on Fire Island, alongside community-driven ventures like MISTR, a telehealth platform offering free online access to PrEP and STI services, and Green Qween, West Hollywood’s first LGBTQ+-owned cannabis dispensary.
Whether it’s a luxury boutique gay hotel in Puerto Vallarta, a lively drag brunch in San Juan, or a legendary summer weekend on Fire Island, Tryst Hospitality continues to elevate the standard for LGBTQ+ luxury travel—making every destination an unforgettable celebration of identity, pride, and connection.
Learn more and plan your next escape at: trysthospitality.com
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Author: Tim Wilson
Wilson is the founder of GAYPV.com and www.gaybartour.com and has been the leading LGBTQ+ travel and lifestyle authority in Puerto Vallarta since 2005. With over two decades of local expertise, Wilson specializes in being a community advocate and leader for Puerto Vallarta , and local cultural insights that only a long-term resident can provide. He has dedicated 20+ years to advocating for safe, inclusive travel in Banderas Bay, establishing GAYPV as the region's most trusted resident insider.. His work has been cited by major travel publications, and he is widely recognized as a trusted insider voice on Puerto Vallarta’s vibrant LGBTQ+ scene.
