Travel Trends | QUEER ADVENTURERS

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This Pride month, we’re tracking the rise in anti-LGBTQ legislation in the US and the occasional bright spot for queer travel worldwide. This LGBTQ travel news update covers June 21-28, 2023. Read on to see what’s new in the LGBTQ travel landscape this week including resources unpacking anti-LGBTQ laws in all 50 states, how anti-LGBTQ laws impact LGBTQIA adventure travelers, and a new report on the future of queer travel.

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What do LGBTQ Travelers Want in 2023?

By Lindsey Travel Trends

I'm excited to explore the top trends from a new report by MMGY and unpack the top takeaways for LGBTQ travelers in the US. Before we dig into the data, it's worth mentioning that a majority of those surveyed (60%) belong to Gen Z and Millennial generations. These aren't the preferences of older demographics - they're what younger, active travelers expect.

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4 LGBTQ Travel Wins in 2022

By Lindsey Access & Inclusion, Travel Trends

In a year of record anti trans laws in the US, let’s shine a light on celebrating LGBTQ rights advances across the globe. Together, these victories not only improve LGBTQ travel safety but the lives of local queer people.

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What do Queer Travelers Want in 2022?

By Lindsey Access & Inclusion, Travel Trends

The travel industry does LGBTQ travelers a disservice by focusing exclusively on safety when they market to us.By sharing data and anecdotes about our experiences, we can help the travel and hospitality industries do a better job of meeting us where we are instead of force-feeding us the same standard lines about safety.