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How Marriage Equality is Boosting Thailand’s Economy

Posted inTravel Trends
Thailand made history this year, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. For LGBTQ travelers, allies, and those cheering for progress, this is a huge win. But itโ€™s not just about loveโ€”itโ€™s about economics, too. Let's take a closer look at the impact of Thailand's new marriage equality law on tourism and the economy.
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The Most LGBTQ Friendly Caribbean Islands โ€“ And 4 Not to Visit

Posted inCaribbean
When midwinter sets in and it's cold and dark by 4 pm on the East Coast, I crave a vacation. I tend to want to go somewhere I can be active, since I'm cooped up in my house. I want somewhere warm and sunny. The most logical place for folks in the Northeast is the Caribbean. Each time I plan a trip to the Caribbean, I make sure I pick an island where I can really relax. That means an LGBTQ-friendly island where we can be ourselves without worry of discrimination. These 11 destinations have deserved reputations for being the most LGBTQ friendly Caribbean islands.
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Is Adventure Travel (Finally) Becoming More Inclusive?

Posted inTravel Trends
There are many awesome folks in the outdoors industries who are deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). I was thrilled to see the latest data from the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) on diversity and inclusion in outdoor travel. The numbers show that adventure travel companies are making a conscious effort to expand their audience by marketing to women, people over 50, LGBTQIA people, and people with disabilities.
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These 7 Outdoor Groups Build QTBIPOC Community

Posted inAccess & Inclusion
While the wider queer community is important, BIPOC people sometimes need their own spaces within the rainbow community. The 7 outdoor groups profiled in this post - like Queer Crush, Wild Diversity and DiversifyOutdoors - are doing amazing work in connecting queer people of color to one another and to nature. Click through to the full post for three reasons why this work is so valuable and 7 incredible groups to check out.
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Top Destinations and Trends in 2024 for LGBTQ Travelers

Posted inTravel Trends
An Airbnb survey commissioned by The LGBTQ+ Travel Association, IGLTA takes a look at what LGBTQ travelers want in 2024, including the top destinations on our travel bucket lists and how we balancing exploring the world with staying safe on vacation. I break down the survey trends with my perspective as a queer travel writer.
11 Bespoke Travel Companies That Offer Custom LGBTQ Tours

11 Bespoke Travel Companies That Offer Custom LGBTQ Tours

Posted inTravel Trends
Are you looking for an LGBT travel agency that can plan a custom trip for your rainbow family? Read on to discover 11 amazing travel agencies and private tour operators catering exclusively to queer travelers. There are a ton of gay travel companies serving the group tour market. Queer women have a handful of options for lesbian tours, too. But there are times when you don't want to take a group tourโ€ฆand you also don't want to do all the work of planning a tour on your own. If you just want to relax in LGBT friendly travel destinations with an itinerary designed to your exact preferences, an LGBT travel agency might be the perfect solution.