Luxury LGBTQ Brand Tryst Hospitality Joins IGLTA as Global Partner
From West Hollywood to Fire Island, Puerto Vallarta to Rio, Chicago to San Juan, Tryst Hospitality joins forces with IGLTA to champion gay luxury travel and nightlife around the globe.
Tryst Hospitality has joined the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) as its newest Global Partner and is now part of an esteemed network of destinations and brands committed to advancing LGBTQ+ travel worldwide.
Tryst Hospitality, founded by entrepreneur and hotelier Tristan Schukraft (he/him), is redefining what it means to travel and celebrate as part of the LGBTQ+ community. With a growing portfolio that spans 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 has become synonymous with inclusive luxury, elevated nightlife, and bold self-expression.
“Tryst Hospitality isn’t just about where you stay,” said Tristan Schukraft, Founder & CEO of Tryst Hospitality. “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 us with a global community that shares our belief that travel can be both liberating and transformative. Together, we’re making the world a little smaller, a lot gayer, and infinitely more welcoming.”
“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,” said John Tanzella, IGLTA President/CEO. “We look forward to working together to support and connect the global LGBTQ+ travel community.”
From poolside drag brunches in Puerto Vallarta to legendary tea dances on Fire Island, Tryst Hospitality’s destinations celebrate the best of queer culture where design, hospitality, and community come together. As an IGLTA Global Partner, the brand will collaborate with other international leaders to promote inclusive travel, support LGBTQ+ economic empowerment, and spotlight destinations where everyone can be seen, celebrated, and completely themselves.
The Tryst Ipanema to Open in 2026
It comes as The Tryst Ipanema is set to open in 2026 at R. Farme de Amoedo, 34, Ipanema, Rio De Janeiro. Renovating the former Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza hotel, this highly anticipated property will be a first-of-its-kind luxury experience, just a few steps from Posto 9 the renowned gay section of Ipanema Beach. The surrounding neighborhood is known for its rainbow flags and is one of the most legendary LGBTQ+ destinations in the world.
Rising 18 stories above the golden sands of Ipanema Beach, this landmark property will fuse world-class design, vibrant nightlife, and five-star service, creating an unparalleled destination for discerning LGBTQ+ travelers. Designed by the award-winning team behind The Tryst Puerto Vallarta, The Tryst Ipanema will feature a rooftop infinity pool on the 18th floor, a signature restaurant and more, making it the ultimate playground for travelers who demand sophistication with a touch of mischief. The hotel currently has 140 rooms, which will make this property the largest Tryst Hotel in the world when it opens.
“Brazilian men. Ipanema Beach. Rooftop pool parties. That midnight glance that turns into a sunrise rendezvous…with 24-hour room service. The Tryst Ipanema is creating a place you’ll never want to leave,” said Tristan Schukraft, Founder & CEO of Tryst Hospitality.
“Luxury is about more than thread counts and the best rooftop pool. It’s about being your true self. It’s about waking up in Ipanema, the gayest beach in the world, surrounded by sexy men and knowing you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.”
