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Smithsonian Pride Alliance Announces “PROJECT PRIDE”
The Smithsonian Pride Alliance, whose membership spans all of the Institution’s 19 museums, 21 libraries, nine research centers and the National Zoo, will kick off “Pride month for all” with PROJECT PRIDE, a virtual concert and digital time-capsule celebration of LGBTQ+ heritage, culture and history featuring LGBTQ+ musicians, artists and allies, as well as highlights from the Smithsonian collecti...
May 24, 2020
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LGBT Americans Report Strong Travel Needs and Definite Plans Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Not surprising to observe, most American adults surveyed this month by The Harris Poll, express reservations and go-slow attitudes towards reviving their leisure and business travel habits. Acknowledging serious public health concerns as well as new limits promoting safe travel and accommodations practices, even the most frequent travelers cite caution in making their next plans in light of the co...
May 20, 2020
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IGLTA Builds LGBTQ+ Travel Industry Connections during Covid-19 Lockdown
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has provided support to its members through weekly Google Meet conversations for the past month, offering as many as 12 different group calls each Thursday. The IGLTA Members Connect Series targets various regions and travel business types (travel advisors, tour operators, CVBs, media) and is offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. On 7 May, the orga...
May 06, 2020
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Why 2020 is the year to visit San Francisco
It’s only on the last morning that the fog finally lifts and the Golden Gate Bridge shows its rust-red suspension cables. I’d almost caught it the day before, weaving madly through traffic in an Uber towards the viewing point, watching the pillows of cloud roll in across the bay. No luck – I was too late. But on this stately Californian Sunday morning, all clear skies,
March 02, 2020
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Virgin flies the flag in Manchester with Pride
Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays have announced a three-year partnership to be headline sponsor of Manchester Pride Festival. It is a charity that campaigns for equality; celebrates LGBTQ+ life and creates opportunities that engage LGBTQ+ people so that they can thrive. The flagship event, which last year brought artists including Arianda Grande, Years and Years, …
January 29, 2020
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Pride Journey: Palm Springs
Palm Springs is one of those destinations that you never get tired of. I’m not sure if it’s the landscape, or the abundance of over-the-top gayness that makes the city truly magical. On my most recent visit to the desert gay mecca, I attended Palm Springs Pride, an event headlined this year by TLC and Kristine W. This year was the largest pride celebration in the city’s history. I even had the opp...
January 10, 2020
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Gay Women Worry About Staying Safe While Traveling
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Why more than half of LGBTQ people say they have to choose between being visible and being safe when traveling.
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January 08, 2020
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Honeymoon in Budapest welcomes first LGBTQ honeymooners
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“Budapest is a welcoming city where we felt at peace” - The new Honeymoon in Budapest program, launched by the Humen Travel Tourism Association for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) t...
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December 20, 2019
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Pride Journey: Wichita, Kansas
When I found out I had the opportunity to visit Wichita, I was really excited. I had never been to Kansas before (aside from Kansas City) and was eager to see what “Cowtown” had to offer. First, a little history lesson.
December 03, 2019
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IGLTA Announces Atlanta as the Host City for its 2021 Global Convention
The renowned Georgia Aquarium will welcome delegates on opening night - The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association has selected Atlanta, Georgia’s capital and an LGBTQ+ oasis in the southern United States, as the host city for its 38th Annual Global Convention, 5-8 May 2021. This will be the first time the city has hosted IGLTA’s premier educational and networking event.
December 03, 2019
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Why you should start a local LGBTQ+ marketing advisory group today
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As a destination marketer, you are busy. Not only are you overseeing your city’s owned properties, PR, social and search, you may also be tasked with diversity and inclusion efforts. Well, I have help...
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November 27, 2019
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