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.
The longlist for the 2022 LGBTQ essay contest is officially here! Meet the lucky writers who made it to the longlist and see contest demographic data.
One of the best ways to support queer community is to buy from LGBTQ-owned brands. This puts money directly into the hands of LGBTQ small business owners. This queer inclusive holiday shopping guide focuses on practical gifts for active travelers themed around clothing, accessories, and travel snacks.
Learning about queer history on LGBTQ walking tours is a great way to explore a new city, or even get a new perspective on the place you call home. In honor of LGBTQ history month, here are 16 LGBTQ walking tours in US cities to add to your queer travel bucket list.
There are many amazing day trips less than an hour from Quebec City! Read on for four of my favorite day trips from Quebec City for active travelers.
Anti-trans and anti-queer legislation is on the rise across the country, and it’s leading some queer families to leave homes they love. LGBTQIA folks want to be themselves in the world, and they need to know how much of themselves they can be when they travel. These new laws make LGBTQ+ safety an everyday issue by criminalizing our existences and stripping away choices we make to be ourselves.
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.
This Pride Month, we’re shining a light on the outdoor brands that support the queer community all year round, rather than those that come after our pink dollars only during June!
LGBTQ hikers will want to carry the basic ten essentials, the same as any other hiker. But there are a few extra considerations for queer hikers! As you pack your day pack for the trail, here’s what to keep in mind about the ten hiking essentials from an LGBTQ perspective.