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What You Need to Know About Selling LGBTQ+…

Here’s What You Need to Know About Selling LGBTQ+ Travel - The annual worldwide travel spend of LGBTQ+ travelers is over $218 billion (pre-pandemic), according to Out Now. That’s a big market, and it’s currently underserved. But selling LGBTQ+ tourism takes some finesse. Here’s a good place to start to understand this specialized market…

Travel Market Report, Mar 29

Talking About Gay Travel With Misterb&b

Misterb&b, like many great start-up concepts, was born out of necessity. Founder…

Instinct Magazine, Mar 12

How does the war in Ukraine affect travel?

The ongoing war in Ukraine is obviously a cause of concern worldwide, and many people…

Kiwi.com, Mar 12

The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Honeymoon Guide to Rome

With around 9 million annual visitors, the ancient city of Rome is clearly a bucket…

Fodors, Jan 26

Malta: The Hidden LGBTQ Gem of the Mediterranean

Boasting more than 300 days of sunshine per year, dramatic historical sites, affordable…

EDGE Media Network, Jan 17

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A beginner's guide to gay travel in Europe

Never travelled 'gay' in Europe? Here are our top tips on how to have the holiday of a lifetime...

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Europe's top new gay hotspots

We've all done Mykonos and Ibiza - so where in Europe arte the boys strutting their stuff now?

 

Gay cruises

Gay cruises in Europe - from small to large to trashy

The gay cruise industry is booming, and no more so in Europe with new cruises launched each year

Gay holidays

Europe's gay holiday options are multiplying

From new gay hotels to gay tours to party weeks in the sun - gay holidays in Europe have arrived!

 

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Cold Weather Adventures in Iceland

The only way to describe Iceland is magical. It truly is. Iceland is like no other…

Spain's 5 Best Pride Events for 2022

Looking to get out and see some of the world this Pride season? Spain might just…

Our 6 favourite places to experience gay…

When it comes to gay-friendly destinations around the globe, it’s hard to…

In Love With Lyon

France’s third-largest city (after Paris and Marseille) is the starting point…

Can Gay Cruises Keep People Safe Amid Covid?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned Americans to avoid travel…

Gus Kenworthy and Greece (Oh My!)

It’s an increasingly smaller world, with many of us looking for that next…

HotelPlanner President predicts strong 2022

As many travellers express their concerns over the new Omicron variant, those who…

Dublin, an LGBTQ Destination of Delights

Where to Go in 2022: Dublin, an LGBTQ Destination of Delights - Bloomed like a four-leaf…

Celebrating Zurich's LGBTQ+ Legacy

Where to Go in 2022: Celebrating Zurich's LGBTQ+ Legacy - To celebrate Switzerland's…

7 Queer Wonders of the World

7 Queer Wonders of the World: Best LGBTQ Travel Destinations for 2022. Our team…

Pioneer of LGBTQ tourism, Jeff Guaracino…

A throughout outstanding man and professional, Jeff will be missed by us all. Not…

Barcelona Awarded As Best Gay Destination

Barcelona wins prestigious award as best gay tourism destination. Barcelona has…

5 Top Luxury LGBT Travel Experiences

5 Top Luxury LGBT Travel Experiences. Whether you are looking for a romantic luxury…

Doctor Jairo · Gay Men’s Travel Survival…

Doctor Jairo · Gay Men’s Travel Survival Manual - After almost two…

Which Queer Places Deserve Honours?

Which Queer Places Around the World Deserve Honours? In 2021, while we were still…

Who Controls the Narrative for LGBTQ+ Travel?

As Global Tourism Rebounds, Who Controls the Narrative for LGBTQ+ Travel? PLEASE…

WorldPride and EuroGames Happening in Scandinavia

WorldPride and EuroGames Happening in Scandinavia with COVID-19 Safety Precautions.…

France's Virus Pass Now Required Almost…

France's Virus Pass Now Required in Restaurants, Trains etc. People in France are…

Italy: COVID 'Pass' Needed for Museums,…

Italy: COVID 'Green Pass' Needed for Museums, Indoor Dining, etc. PLESE CLICK BELOW…

Majority of Gay+ Travellers Have Positive…

MAJORITY OF LGTBQ+ PEOPLE HAVE HAD POSITIVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES.People from around…

Destinations for a couples' trip

At first, it might seem that gay travel is the same as straight travel, but it’s…

Marketing the Rainbow

As the global visibility of the LGBT community grew over the past 4 decades, there…

Experience Pride overseas

Experience Pride overseas: 20 of the best countries for LGBTQ+ travel in 2021!  

Amsterdam - Forever a Favorite

When the Netherlands announced that they were re-opening for tourists at the end…

Pride 2021: Your worldwide guide

Travel matters, now more than ever. So while times are tough for travellers, there…

The Best Tours For The LGBT Community In…

The Roman Gay: the tour operator offering gay-friendly tours and experiences in…

Who's Most Vulnerable to COVID-19's on Tourism?

Who's Most Vulnerable to COVID-19's Impact on Tourism?

LGBT Americans: Strong travel needs

Not surprising to observe, most American adults surveyed this month by The Harris…

COVID-19. Is Tourism Over?

‘What’s next?’ is the question everyone wants answered. Will it…

Amplifying LGBT Efforts. Why?

Why More Travel Brands And Destinations Should Amplify LGBT+ And Diversity Efforts…

Online “Global Pride” Celebrates 50th…

Online “Global Pride” marks 50th anniversary of gay pride movement!…

European travel ban disastrous for US airlines

European travel ban disastrous for US airlines. The European Union's reported plans…

Italy: A Top LGBTQ Destination in Europe

Italy has a long history of being a friendly destination for the LGBTQ community.…

How to capture LGBTQ family market.

How travel brands can capture - and welcome - the LGBTQ family market. Although…

Are LGBTQ Traveller more fearless...?

Are LGBTQ travellers more fearless in their approach to post-crisis travel? The…

Is it safe to start planning trips?

Is it safe to start planning trips? These LGBTQ travel experiences for Autumn and…

What is the Future of LGBTQ Travel?

In recent years, LGBTQ consumers have been avid travellers, venturing to family-friendly…

Why LGBTQ Community May Be The First to…

Why the LGBTQ Community May Be the First to Travel Again. The LGBTQ travel community…

LEBANESE DOCUMENTARY “ALBUM” AND ITS…

A PANEL DISCUSSION ABOUT THE LEBANESE DOCUMENTARY “ALBUM” AND ITS IMPACT…

Friendly Canary Islands and new year spa…

Friendly Canary Islands and new year spa breaks - Known for their laid-back culture…

The world's 18 best gay skiing weeks & weekends

Stefan Arestis - Nomatic Boys - gives us a comprehensive overview on Gay Skiing…

Italian Tour Operator adds Lesbian Tours

Quiiky LGBTQ Italia Travel is a subsidiary of Sonders & Beach, a global…

Choosing mainstream family resort as gay…

In Lanzarote, this two-dad pair were surprised and utterly charmed by a holiday…

WINNERS 2019 GAY TRAVEL AWARDS

WINNERS 2019 GAY TRAVEL AWARDS - Presented by GayTravel.com, the awards recognise…

Queer Trends in Cruises

Queer Trends in Cruises -  Cruising the Danube River is a popular option for…

LGBTQ Cruise Industry: What You Need to…

LGBTQ Cruise Industry: What You Need to Know When it comes to cruising, how does…

UK holiday travel boss banns homophobic…

The boss of UK holiday firm Hoseasons has said that he will not accept bookings…

How to Be an LGBTQ+ Ally While Traveling

It only takes one extra step in your trip planning research to make an impact.

Paris’s Le Marais has got its mojo back

If you’re bored of Paris, why not go to Le Marais? Yes, it’s right in…

Beyond Berghain: An Alternative Guide Berlin

Beyond Berghain: An Alternative Nightlife Guide to Berlin

Trip-Planning Apps Keep Us Safe

How Trip-Planning Apps Use Data to Keep LGBTQ Travelers Safe

When You Can’t Translate?

Traveling is hard. But traveling without knowing the language is harder.

Queer Women Are More Likely To Travel

The latest travel trends shows who's dominating the road less travelled!

Unwind at the relaxing spas of Bath or Tuscany...

Where In Europe Are LGBTQ Americans Visiting The Most? Hello Britain!

Big city service in the beautiful middle…

The Pig at Combe… big city service in the beautiful middle of nowhere

'Gay Beach' trend explained

The keyword 'Gay Beaches' was searched more than 635,000 times on Google last year,…

Never Book Your Flight And Hotel At The…

Why You Should Never Book Your Flight And Hotel At The Same Time

Ukranian Hope

Ukrainian gay couple hope Danish wedding will change mindsets at home

How to protect LGBTQ+ staff

With same-sex relationships still considered a criminal offence in 70 countries,…

WORLD'S MOST LGBTQ-FRIENDLY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

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The Evolution of Traveling for Queer Families

In recent years, a lot of the media coverage on queer travel has focused on queer…

250,000 at Tel Aviv Gay Pride

Incredible scenes in Tel Aviv as 250,000 people gather for Gay Pride

Paris First City “GayTravel Approved”…

Paris First City “GayTravel Approved” in Europe

100 Irish athletes to travel for 10th Gay…

About 100 athletes will travel to Paris in August to take part in the 10th Gay Games.

Gay beach vacations in Crete: The essentials

Travel by Interest presents: Gay Crete; the rising Greek Island that has seduced…

Staying Gay at Barcelona’s TWO Hotel

The TWO Hotel, is situated in the city’s gayborhood of Eixample.

Israel’s Purim Is Perfect For Gay Travelers

Israel is already understood to be a must-visit destination, especially when it…

Stockholm LGBT – welcome to the Open City

Stockholm is one of the world’s most open-cities and has for decades proactively…

Exceter: you can be accepted for who you…

Exeter is a city in the South of England, it’s known for its history but also…

UK seeks assurances of gay fans at World…

UK government seeks ‘assurances’ from Russia over safety of gay fans…

The gay Christian on an epic world record…

Flying the flag - the gay Christian on an epic world record mission

Travel map details LGBTQ (in)tolerance worldwide

This world rainbow color-coded map helps travels know about laws and welcoming countries…

US LGBTQ spend almost $100 billion on travel

We now know that LGBTQ travellers spend almost $100 billion on travel…

US publication samples the best Cork has…

Cork is targeting the multi-billion-dollar US LGBT travel market by promoting itself…

6 Urban Honeymoons

Whether it's for a week or a weekend, these cities are the perfect, post-marriage…

We asked the UK Foreign Office for travel…

To travel to LGBTI-unfriendly countries, or to boycott? To express your love on…

A Gay Travel Guide to West Sweden

If you're not staring at a glorious vista, you're probably not in West Sweden.

11 Fabulous Gay Events Worth the Trip in…

Sometimes you need an excuse to take that much needed vacation you’ve been…

Reed launches Proud Experiences in London

The largest international business-to-business event dedicated to LGBTQ+ travel…

Two Men In Iceland

Getting acquainted with Iceland.

The best honeymoon destinations

The best honeymoon destinations for same-sex newlyweds

5 fabulous design hotels in Sweden

Scandinavian design is all about clean, minimalist lines, mixed up with quirkiness…

Fortnum & Mason's Adam and Steve Valentine's…

With Valentine’s Day less than a month away, Fortnum & Mason have…

6 REASONS WE LOVE GREAT BRITAIN

“What’s Love Got to Do with It?” Well, a lot when it comes to…

HAMBURG: GERMANY’S SECOND CITY

Hamburg is a city without sights. Or should I write, “sights,” for there’s…

Looking Ahead to Paris' Gay Games

The world’s LGBTQ communities will come together this August in beautiful…

VENICE OFF-SEASON

Venice itself is a living, breathing, historical phenomenon. Every time I travel…

The Travel Industry 's Growing Conscience

From fires to hurricanes, it was a rough year for popular destinations. Thankfully,…

Traveling In Gay Europe - Cologne

The fourth-largest city in Germany and former Roman colony has the famous Rhine…

Traveling In Gay Europe - Say Hello To Munich

English-speaking residents have a nickname for this city: Toytown (apparently…

On The Prowl In Gay Europe – First Stop:…

Along the banks of the Danube, The City of Music feels like a European Washington,…

Russia: gays fans could face dire consequences

World football governing body FIFA has released a statement warning homosexual football…

6 LGBT-Friendly Destinations for Your Next…

As with any other community, the gay community has its own ebb and flow of travel…

Hong Kong to host 2022 Gay Games

Hong Kong to host 2022 Gay Games - Calls for Hong Kong to better protect LGBT rights…

Ravi Roth on partying around the world

Ravi Roth on partying around the world and falling in love in Mykonos.

11 things to do on a holiday to Valletta,…

Malta not only boasts tremendous history, architecture and charm, but has undergone…

Forget Bears Week, Musk Ox safaris' on!

Take your tribe north and meet ‘The Bearded One’ in Norway!

Here’s why a trip to Lisdoonvarna is literally…

Welcome to Lisdoonvarna, population 822. This isn’t the destination of an…

Gran Canaria: not just an iconic gay destination

A trip to Gran Canaria always includes a guaranteed dose of Vitamin D, but we found…

LGBT Couples Surveyed - Large Majority Uncomfortable…

LGBT Couples Surveyed - Large Majority Uncomfortable Showing Affection When Traveling…

This video brilliantly shows what would…

Virgin Holidays has found out that a mere one in twenty LGBT+ couples are at ease…

There are more gays in the UK than ever…

The Office for National Statistics has revealed that a record number of people in…

Has the World Changed for Gay Travelers?

Over the last few years, the acceptance of LGBTQ people has improved a great deal…

Venice Off-Season

Venice itself is a living, breathing, historical phenomenon. Every time I travel…

Discovering Scotland

Winston Churchill once said that “of all the small nations of this earth,…

Discovering Israel

The beauty of its landscape matches the beauty found inside all of its people.

Discovering Northern Ireland

A driving holiday might sound like something a pair of past-it parents would plan,…

gay girl quit her boring office job to travel…

60 countries later, Globetrotter Girls' Dani Heinrich says there's 'still so much…

76 gay men deported from Kuwait

Kuwait have deported 76 men on suspicion of being gay after deploying a crackdown…

How ‘Gay’ Should a Gay Bar Be?

The website for the Abbey touts its role as a two-time winner of Logo’s…

Greece Among Ideal Destinations for Gay…

Gay Star News, the biggest Gay Media in the United Kingdom, with more than 1.000.000…

9 Tips To Have A Gay-Ole Time In Iceland

The land of ice and fire seems straight out of an episode of Game of Thrones, mainly…

Vogue Italia are showing their Pride.

The upcoming September 2017 issue of Vogue Italia will feature three cover…

A walking tour of Bath: the ultimate spa…

With its imposing Georgian architecture, regal connections and the ‘healing’…

6 of the Top Gay-friendly Resorts Around…

Planning the ultimate gaycation? Travel + Leisure spoke with travel agents…

Tel Aviv Travel Guide

Israel is probably best known as the home of ancient cities like Jerusalem and Nazareth,…

How Gay Is Slovenia?

When I told people that I was going on a trip to Slovenia, the typical reaction…

Best Gay Bars in Berlin

Here are the results, a rather colourful mix of tips.

Discovering Pula, Croatia

If you, like me, are always looking for an excuse to soak up the sun, regardless…

Gay Couple Asked To Stop Hugging On Italian…

A beach resort in southern Italy has been accused of homophobia after banning a…

Pride is more than a weekend celebration:…

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets to celebrate the LGBT+…

Some of the best cruises in the world

From theme specific cruises, to LGBTIAQ+ friendly cruises, here are some of the…

GLASGOW CATHEDRAL BECOMES FIRST IN THE UK…

A major cathedral in Scotland has become the first in the UK to host weddings for…

Malta Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Lawmakers in Malta, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, voted to legalize same-sex…

Half of London’s gay bars have closed…

Shocking report reveals more than half of London's gay bars have closed down in…

Get to Know Queer Berlin With Adam Groffman

Berlin is one of the best cities in the world for LGBT tourists,” said Groffman.…

Madrid Hosts and Debates World Pride

Madrid is gearing up to be the world capital of gay pride, a colorful mixture of…

Pula, the sunny Croatian peninsula

If you, like me, are always looking for an excuse to soak up the sun, regardless…

Heathrow Airport partners with Gay Star…

The airport will produce a series of editorial and social media content in partnership…

Queer Women Are More Likely To Travel

A new survey conducted by luxury LGBTI-friendly travel company OutOfOffice.com has…

Why Great Britain is the place to be in…

here’s nothing better than when the sun shines over the rolling hills of the…

Gay Guide to Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM is a vibrant hub of old and new buildings nestled between landscaped…

OMGB: Why Great Britain Is The Place To…

Great Britain is definitely somewhere to add to your travel hot list in 2017.

Vienna offers a diverse look at LGBT history

Vienna can look back on a diverse gay and lesbian history: people come to visit…

A Classier Gay Ski Trip

When the winter months arrive, and mini-breaks to beaches become an implausible…

Advice for Gay and Transgender Travelers

If you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, traveling has the potential…

12 Fabulous Gay Events Worth the Trip in…

Sometimes you need an excuse to take that trip you so desperately need. Here are…

Travel sector zooms in on lucrative gay…

The travel sector is jazzing up its offer for gay tourists, who tend to spend more…

Cyprus: a gay friendly destination

Cyprus has proceeded to the institutionalisation of "civil unions" for same-sex…

Fighting naked in the swamps of Finland

Although most people believe that the marshes are only wolves and pigs there are…

Brits urged to get travel insurance for…

The Gay European Tourism Association is a partner of the British Foreign and Commonwealth…

Our big gay Greek holiday to Athens

As one of the oldest cities in the world, and recognised as the cradle of Western…

Lisbon, discover the tale of two cities

NOS Alive, formerly Optimus Alive, is the leading music festival in Portugal and…

Put your head firmly in the clouds in Alberg

When the snow and skiers retreat, the Austrian alps become a vision of summer. And,…

5 awesome gay hangouts in Gran Canaria

The island has always been a beacon of tolerance while in the olden days, mainland…

Surprising holiday destinations for LGBT…

A new survey showed a quarter of LGBT travellers hide their true selves on holiday.…

Virgin Holidays Work To Make LGBT Travel…

Virgin Holidays Publishes Report on Issues Facing LGBT Travellers

LGBT Travel: making places more welcoming

At a time when acceptance of LGBT travelers is at an all-time high domestically…

The 25 best destinations for winter sun

Finding the best holiday destinations for sun at the right time is not always straightforward.…

Go on a gay-friendly Ibiza adventure

Emerging as a popular destination for the hippie movement in the 1960s, the…

5 awesome gay hangouts in Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is a notorious gay destination in Europe, specifically in Playa del…

Travel + Leisure editor defends Hilton gay…

The openly gay editor of US travel publication Travel + Leisure has defended an…

GLOBETROTTING GAY MANCHESTER

One of the UK's dearest gay-friendly destination, Manchester has a lot to offer…

Does this destination deserve my money?

My first step when planning a trip begins with this kind of quick reference check…

LGBT Tourism Is Still Resilient

It’s been a year of triumphs and also, unfortunately, more challenges for…

Austria offers splendor without the crowds

Art, architecture, great food, history, music, and an active gay scene can be found…

The best gay travel apps

Gay travelling couple Stefan and Sebastien are here to help you on your travels…

Gay Travelers on Where to Go After Orlando

When a homophobic killer armed with an assault rifle perpetrated one of the worst…

How cruise lines are catering to gay couples

Finding safe destinations as an LGBT couple can be tricky, but cruise lines are…

Gay Bars, Building Block of the LGBTQ Community

On Monday evening, charged crowds of New Yorkers made their way to Sheridan Square…

VisitSweden UK launches new LGBTI portal

The site is part of VisitSweden’s ongoing effort, as one of a handful of national…

200,000 Party at Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade

Colorfully-dressed drag queens and bare-chested muscular men on floats partied alongside…

Gay Travel Services: Gentrifying or Ghettoizing?

With the growing diversification of the travel market, more and more companies are…

A weekend in Gothenburg

Pink streams of skylight flash across an interminable watery darkness.…

The most beautiful swimming-pools in Europe

Swimming and floating in water gives you a feeling of relaxation. Swimming is also…

Nice Queernaval

Nice, France – February: Each year, for the entire month of February, Nice…

Top European LGBT travel destinations

It's been known for some time that those who identify as LGBT like to travel. …

LGBT Safe Places Worldwide: Top 5 Countries

WikiTravel reports that GLBT's (Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgender) frequently…

Imagine the London without Gays...

Israel Tourism Board launches campaign promoting Tel Aviv gay pride.

10 reasons to discover Zurich in 2016

It’s the largest city in Switzerland. On the banks of the Limmat and the Zurich…

Gay Monuments Around The World

These gay monuments around the world are a must-see for every gay traveler who is…

North Carolina and Mississippi See Tourist…

Both states have been hit by hotel cancellations from tourists who spend a combined…

UK issues LGBT travel advisory for N.C.,…

“The U.S. is an extremely diverse society and attitudes towards LGBT people…

Mykonos rocks the global gay travel scene

Discover the unique gay side of Mykonos, in this guide to the island's best beaches,…

Austria's stunning Lake Wörthersee

Why do you need to add Austria's stunningLake Wörthersee to your travel…

Action packed Bournemouth!

Under 2 hours train ride from London, Bournemouth has a lot to offer to visitors.…

9 Best Apps To Use On Your Next Overseas…

A handfull of ideas to help plan and enjoy your holidays even better at…

A Sex and Culture Tour of Berlin

An exploration of one of Europe's most interesting cities, from its museums and…

Rainbow coloured glitter and glam of Mykonos

Every year thousands of tourists gather in the Greek island of Mykonos to enjoy…

Would you travel to where it's illegal to…

A recent survey by UK's Attitude Magazine confirmed that most gay people will not…

New US TV Show Focus on LGBT Travel

The show, which will air on a new channel called Viceland, stars Ellen Page, Oscar-nominated…

Madrid Revisited - Hasta La Vista!

On your way to the Spanish capital? Passport Magazine interviews Nuria Morato, concierge…

Top 10 gay holiday hotspots

Every year we are confronted with the same question again: Where to go on holidays?…

9 Things Every Gay Man Should Do in Spain

Europe's main gay travel destination, beautiful and sexy Spain, with a huge and…

Finland signs same-sex marriage law

Touko Laaksonen, best known by his pseudonym Tom of Finland, would surely be proud…

The Gayest Summer Ever! Gay Travel in Europe

As mid-winter is past behind us, we're longing to stretching our bodies under the…

Travelling to Israel? A movie you should…

Travelling to Israel soon? Oriented - a new release by director Jake Witzenfeld…

Lourdes welcomes all lovers — gay or not!

French ‘miracle’ town Lourdes welcomes all lovers — gay or not!…

LGBTI events worth travelling for!

Looking for some gay-friendly events you should not miss? Here is a short list…

Same-sex laws around the world

Nicola Mills, writes for The News Hub, giving us an update on same-sex laws around…

LGBT cruises worth millions to Florida

Huge LGBT cruises worth millions to Florida's Broward County (Fort Lauderdale).…

We’ll have a gay ‘ole time! Travel Tips

Adrienne Jordan writes for the Washington Blade, suggesting a wide range of gay-friendly…

Italy’s Civil Union Law Could Help Its…

The economic importance of same-sex partnerships for Italy, is the centre of this…

Russian parliamentary cmtte. opposes anti-gay…

Members of a Russian Duma committee on Monday expressed their opposition to a bill…

Why the Hottest Honeymoons This Year Are…

Geothermal pools, wildlife, and an exceptional record on human rights add up to…

Gay guide to Greece: 11 summer destinations

From Santorini to Mykonos, Greece is a top destination for gay travelers

5 blockbuster gay hot spots for 2016

Ahead of Sunshine Saturday – the most popular day of the year for booking…

Gay Crete in a nutshell

LGBT travellers shouldn't treat this expansive Greek island as an afterthought

10 winter holiday ideas for gay couples

Falling in love, endless cuddling and romantic traveling in Austria, the UK, Italy…

Choose travel destinations wisely

Looking out the window at a carpet of white snow one morning this week, I was reminded…

How do you run a successful gay venue nowadays.

Predictions of the death of the gay scene are premature, say those opening and running…

A Taste of Spain: Barcelona

The queer and cultural offerings of Madrid, Barcelona, and Sitges start with a good…

Gay Berlin Guide

Continuing the series on LGBTQ cultures around the world, Adam Groffman writes…

Gay Ski Weeks

You love partying and winter sports? Anna Lawlor disclosed for the Independent the…

Royal Vauxhall Tavern Becomes England's…

The Victorian-era building is South London's oldest gay bar. The RVT was built…

An LGBT Outing In London’s Soho

An open-minded and multicultural destination, London is certainly a place where…

Ukraine moves closer to visa-free EU travel

Parliament adopts legislation banning discrimination against gay people in the workplace…

Church of Norway says yes to gay weddings

The Church of Norway has approved a measure to allow same-sex couples to marry in…

What`s New In… Amsterdam

When was it the last time you've visited Amsterdam? The exciting Dutch capital has…

LGBT-friendly cities: reader's travel tips.

There are plenty of great destinations beyond London, Berlin and Mykonos where…

The Outing: Ireland's gay matchmaking festival

Who needs dating apps? At The Outing, the glittery LGBT sister event of the 156-year-old…

The Baby-Steppers: LGBT Travel

Dane Steele Green reports for the Huffington Post about the changes some countries…

Gay London: a guide to clubs, bars, cabaret…

Gay-friendly London means more than glitter and sequins (though they’re here…

Gay in Putin's Moscow: pinker than you think!

LGBT nights are easy to find and Grindr reaches into the heart of the Kremlin itself.…

Scotland should boost gay-friendly tourism,…

SCOTLAND needs to do more to market itself to gay tourists worldwide, a new report…

The best of gay Manchester

London’s a popular location for Australian queer tourists, and from there…

Gay Travel Makes Up 13% of Ireland’s Tourism

Ireland is quickly seeing the effects of becoming a country that has the freedom…

Why your business needs to think LGBTI-globally

Gay Star News editor Tris Reid-Smith explains why companies need to wake up to the…

Beyond the Lederhosen: Munich's Good Times…

Jill Gleeson writes for Edge Media Network and unveils Bavarian's capital Munich…

Top 7 Gay-Friendly Vacation Hot Spots

Want to go to gay-friendly places but not sure where? Worried about being harassed…

Europe's most visited gay destination

Gay Europeans spend in excess of €50 billion a year travelling. Which country…

10 Must-See Places in Berlin

Only have a weekend to see all of Berlin? We've got you covered. Here are 10 places…

Holiday packing for men

Getting ready for the closing parties in Ibiza, Mykonos, Sitges or Grand Canaria....…

Is this the best selfie ever taken?

Brilliant picture taken at Amsterdam's Gay Pride Canal Parade

Global LGBT spending power estimated to…

LGBT Capital, an asset manager that specializes in providing financial services…

8 Travel Tips for Gay Family Getaways

One of the fastest growing niche within the LGBT market segment, gay parents…

Tourism chiefs seek ideas from LGBT community…

GETA Promotes Innovation Competition in partnership with Tourism Portugal and Lisbon…

‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ among most beautiful…

Thinking about visiting Croatia? Dubrovnik has to be in your itinerary. Chris Howson,…

Paris With the Kids

One of the fastest growing gay travel market segment - gay couples with kids…

Beware 'pinkwash' when marketing to this…

Speaking at the TTG LGBT Conference in London, GETA's Executive Director Carlos…

Focus on LGBT travel: Family travel

Paul J. Heney writes for Travel Weekly about the importance of a travel segment…

Brendan Vacations' Ireland gay-marriage…

It's all positive news following Ireland's YES vote in favour of same-sex marriage.…

The Secret Gay Vatican Tour

Dan Allen reveals for Yahoo Travel the secrets of the Gay Vatican Tour...

The Best of Gay Pride Paris

The Parisianist has just released an article on how to celebrate gay pride…

Greece drafts bill for same-sex civil unions

The Greek justice minister has posted a draft bill to open up civil partnerships…

Many big corporations are branding "Pride"

Many big corporations are branding "Pride" and bringing LGBT money into their markets…

Must-see sites for Tel Aviv's gay tourists

Traveling to Tel-Aviv Pride? Amit Cotler tells readers of Ynetnews about all the…

Lonely Planet releases free ‘Guide to…

Lonely Planet’s global community of travel experts offer their top local picks…

Poland and Prague, an all-gay Jewish history…

Poland and the Czech Republic are some of Eastern Europe's cultural gems, not only…

TTG LGBT conference: Get the lowdown on…

Carlos Kytka, GETA's Executive Director will be one of the key note speakers at…

Ask a Specialist: What Are The Top LGBT…

Lawrence Ferber interviews David Rubin owner of DavidTravel for Conde Nast Traveler…

Tourism Ireland launches LGBTI travel campaign

Following a massive pupular vote in favor of marriage equality in Ireland, the Celtic…

GETA and Sign Up launch Spanish course for…

Learning Spanish has just got easier as GETA has partnered with Seville based language…

EuroPride heading for Riga in June

With just over 700 thousand inhabitants, the Latvian capital at the mouth of the…

Kit Williamson – 'I want to take a train…

In an interview to Jamie Tabberer, the newly engaged Mad Men star Kit Williamson…

Stockholm: “Destination of the Year”

The cool Swedish captital has been awarded the "Destination of the Year" by the…

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On a Gay Cruise, Just One of the Guys

Many of us dread thinking being stuck on a cruise ship with another 3000 gay men.…

Travel pros commit to new focus on LGBTI…

TTG - Travel Trade Gazette - the UK's top publication for travel agents and…

Marriott slams Indiana’s Religious Freedom…

Following the signing of the Religious Freedom Bill in the US state of Indiana that…

Canary Islands' LGBTI ad campaign wins Travel…

Since 2008, the UK based Chartered Instutute of Marketing's Travel Group presents…

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Located in south-west England, Gloucester has lost it's only gay pub.

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Globetrotter and the face of PAPA, Eliad Cohen reveals in this interview with Dan…

British continue to lead tourism in Spain.

This year again the UK continues to lead as the main inbound country to Spain, followed…

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With the boom in gay-travel and with more and more travel operators trying to get…

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Iguazu Falls, the Seventh Wonder of the World, is the point that links Argentina…

Gay travellers face some of the biggest…

A huge increase in gay travel sometimes hides the dangers and restrictions that…

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EuroGames Stockholm Announces World’s…

At 31 miles, it’s the first LGBT-friendly race of its kind!

European Train Company Thalys Makes Big…

New customer service training announced in response to reported homophobia.

Good tackle! Rugby players strip off to…

More and more athletes are rising against homophobia. From the Harwick Rowers to…

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A group of 'no-homo' activists is trying to kill off EuroPride 2015, due to be held…

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The Daily Telegraph has published an article on how to save a fortune by carefully…

London's new 'gay bus'

A special pride-themed bus has been unveiled in London. The bus – which has…

Will gays go on new largest cruise liner?

Waterslides, robot bartenders and the world's fastest at-sea internet promise to…

Our Kind of Hotel

Although Rio de Janeiro is the first destination that comes to mind when you think…

First ever drag queen race in Jerusalem

Jerusalem had its very first drag queen high heel race over the weekend. According…

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Largely absent in the first half of the season, the white stuff has arrived –…

Nice launches first gay winter pride

Nice, on the normally balmy shores of the South of France, is launching a totally…

Gay ski weeks threatened by avalanches

Europe's big gay ski weeks mostly happen in the Alps - and the area is suffering…

Gay Travel a big hit at ITB Berlin

Gay Travel is booming - with more and more cruises, holidays, tours and hotels being…

Amsterdam to host EuroPride 2016

The Europride Organisers Association (EPOA) announced that Amsterdam will be organising…

First ever gay tour of Auschwitz launched

To mark the 70th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, Hebro Travel, a new Israeli…

Should we postpone booking holidays to Greece?

In the wake of the election results, the euro slumped to a seven-year low of €1.34…

Antwerp Cuts Ribbon On Massive LGBT Monument

With help from Het Roze Huis, a Belgian LGBT organization celebrating its 20th…

Cocktail Week launched for Paris

Paris bars were once known largely for mediocre mojitos, but in the last few years,…

Gay Star Travel Expo 2015 announced

The Gay Star Travel Expo returns to London's Heaven nightclub this Saturday (17…

Cheapest holiday hotspots 2015: Prague not…

Gay holidaymakers will get more for their money in Europe this year, with a cup…

Gay-Themed Tours Launch at Vatican

Thanks to progressive Pope Francis, things are changing at the Vatican, as well…

Europe now cheaper for Americans and British

American and British gay travellers can expect to save hundreds of dollards…

Will gay art tour of the Vatican get the…

Visiting Rome soon? A new art tour celebrating the sexuality of some of the Catholic…

LGBT-Owned Businesses Get Diversity Boost

In the USA, federal agencies, large corporation and organisations, sucha as the…

Tel Aviv launches winter LGBT festival

Tel Aviv launches a two-week festival for gays and lesbians on Friday in a bid to…

Marketing to gays evolves into niche groups

These days, the hospitality industry may well require to do far more than simply…

Downton Abbey opens a guest house

The popular period drama, which follows the lives of residents above and below stairs…

London's New Year fireworks to require ticket

London's New Year's Eve fireworks display is to be limited to a viewing area of…

London Synagogue celebrates religious same-sex…

West London Synagogue has carried out its first same-sex weddings, since the final…

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GETA - the Gay European Tourism Association (and the parent of GayWelcome.com) has…

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GayWelcome.com has just published lists of Europe's top gay cruises, gay group gruises,…

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Travel companies ignoring €50bn gay travel…

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All new Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

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Michelangelo’s David comes to London’s…

Michelangelo’s David is an undoubted masterpiece and one of Florence’s…

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BalletBoyz to hit Europe in 2 weeks

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Daily Bhaskar, from India's largest print media company, brings an interesting…

La Démence summer gay cruise itinerary…

The cruise was announced a few weeks ago - but without an itinerary. All we knew…

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WOW Air to fly across Atlantic for next…

Wow Air, a low-cost airline based in Reykjavik, Iceland, set March 27 as the launch…

Europe nabs 5 of world's top 10 gay destinations

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Eiffel Tower fitted with new glass floors

Visitors to the Eiffel Tower in Paris will now be able to look down through a vertigo-inducing…

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Gay Travel Fair coming to London

'The List' - a gay networking organisation, are organising a 'Gay Travel Fair' on…

New Atlantis Mediterranean Cruise 2015 announced

Atlantis' Mediterranean cruise is Europe's largest each year, and the 2015 edition…

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Well, the dates and setting off point have been announced, but not the stops along…

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Europe's sexiest hotel opens in London

It takes its design cues from the golden age of transatlantic travel - the Titanic…

Belgrade Gay Pride goes ahead

For the first time in four years, there was a gay pride parade in Belgrade. The…

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Oktoberfest went gay some years ago - with the separate 'Rosa Wiesn' gay tent growing…

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In an amazing move for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) athletes everywhere,…

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The Uk's Foreign Commonwealth Office released on September 25th a dedicated page…

GETA launches LGBT travel advice page

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It seems to happen every summer. And sometimes many times every summer. Air France…

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The drive to generate higher revenues is pushing airlines and aircraft manufacturers…

Russian nastiness killing their tourism

The combination of incursions into Ukraine and a bully-boy image over gay rights…

Mr UK wins Mr Gay World pageant

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Condé Nast Travel magazine does a yearly poll of travellers to find out which airlines…

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If you're looking for more than just clubbing and saunas on your next city break…

New gay app for Mykonos launched

A new app - for iPhones and Android phones - has just been launched for gay travellers…

British Airways launch 'Pet Channel'

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iDBUS: A cheaper alternative from London…

France's national railway, SNCF have launched a bus service between London and Paris.…

Grayling to help promote gay tourism across…

GayWelcome's 'parent' - the Gay European Tourism Association and Grayling, a huge…

Amsterdam has the edge when it comes to…

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If you've ever travelled in Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner aircraft, you'll probably…

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Advertising to gays and lesbians is as elaborate as we are.... find out why.

New budget flights - only £149 London to…

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New Virgin Atlantic uniforms by Vivienne…

Top fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has just designed the new Virgin Atlantic…

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It has always been assumed that an 'all-inclusive' deal, bought at a travel agent…

Largest muslim gay pride march in Istanbul

Tens of thousands of gay Turks marched down Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue on Sunday…

5 reasons why Paris remains a gay-friendly…

Check out why Paris is still one of the top gay tourist destinations - despite recent…

London gets its own 'Pride Crossing'

It will probably be temporary - but London is following in the footsteps of Tel…

Insights into rainbow families

Jake Folsom, from Passport Magazine, give insights into rainbow families.

New 'Game of Thrones' Tour in Iceland

EuropeToo have launched a new 5-day tour of Iceland that takes in the country's…

French air traffic controller strike ends

It was meant to last until the weekend, but it would seem that the French Government…

Brussels 'Carpet of Flowers' coming this…

From August 15 to 17, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Turkish immigration in…

World's largest gay swimming event in Stockholm

Stockholm is set to host the 2015 Gay EuroGames next summer. But it has now been…

Air France Rolls Out Redesigned Cabins to…

Air France follows the trend to provide customers with the latest in comfort and…

Rosewood London named best new hotel in…

The recently refurbished Rosewood London has been voted in a poll conducted by the…

Flight disruptions escalate over Europe

The French air traffic controllers' strike is causing chaos over the skies of Europe,…

Move over Mr Gay Europe, meet Mr World

Meet Nicklas Pedersen - a 23 year-old carpenter from Brondby in Copenhagen, Denmark.…

8 travel toys you never realised you needed

Gay news website GayStarNews have published their list of 8 indispensable travel…

Flights in chaos as French controllers strike

French air traffic controllers have decided to strike from this Tuesday (June 24th)…

Conchita Wurst to headline at London Pride

Conchita Wurst, winner of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, has just announced…

British Airways cuts leg room in Club Class

British Airways has launched a complete redesign of its Club Class (business class)…

New luxury flights between Paris and New…

For all our A-Gay followers out there, you might be interested in a new business-class-only…

'The Queen's' terminal opens at Heathrow

For any of you used to flying to or through London, there's a good chance you'll…

'Delice Dream 5' gay holiday announced

The week-long sun, sea, sex and clubbing holiday that is Delice Dream - held each…

US Airlines reduce baggage size limits

There's nothing quite as annoying as getting to the airport only to be told by some…

Gay pride Tel Aviv a huge success

The revellers and drag queens hit the streets last Friday, June 7th, to celebrate…

Rainbow crossing unveiled in Brighton

They're popping up all over the world it seems - rainbow street crossings that celebrate…

Mr Gay Europe opens in Vienna

It gets bigger each year - with more entrants and attendees and more followers the…

A 'Wilde' Vacation -- Gay History for Gay…

"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to…

Gay travel hotspots around the globe

Cheapflights.ca has compiled a list of the top new 10 gay destinations. How many…

How Marriott’s owner put aside his Mormon…

A great analysis of the power of the gay pound/Euro/dollar and how it can move even…

Marriott Launches Ad Campaign for GLBT Travelers

Marriott Hotels launches today an advertising campaign targeting the GLBT traveler.…

Facebook releases free Pride-themed sticker…

Facebook have designed and released a range of emoticons based on gay imagery -…

The Evolving Word of Gay Travel

From Rio to Sidney, New York to London, gay travel has evolved a lot since its early…

Paris' sexy new pool is making waves

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Win a weekend for 2 in Vienna

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Italy's gay tourism worth €2.7 million…

The value of Gay tourism in Italy has been calculated - according to the Expo Tourism…

New Boston to Istanbul route launched

A new route from Boston to Istanbul in Turkey has just been launched by Turkish…

Trojan Horse Hotel opens in Belgium

Might it be Europe (or the world's) weirdest hotel? In Belgium, a hotel has just…

Acropolis Museum voted as one of world's…

The respected architectural magazine Archdaily has voted on the what its editorial…

Atlantis offering free flights to cruise

Atlantis have two big gay-only cruises planned for this summer, one of northern…

Gay cruise company RSVP turns 30

They're the world's 2nd largest gay cruise company after Atlantis Events - but actually…

Ricky Martin to attend Vienna Life Ball

Ricky Martin is to perform at this year's Vienna Life Ball - the world's largest…

Gay Men Living in 'Gayborhoods' Travel Shorter…

New research into how people travel between their work and home and generally has…

Cyprus’ first ever LGBT pride festival…

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Tickets for Mr Gay Europe 2014 go on sale

Austria is getting ready to host the Mr Gay Europe – Grand Final - from June 7th…

Nobu hotel coming to London

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Conchita Wurst's win boosts Vienna tourism

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Milan hotel to join Starwood's Luxury Collection

Milan’s 82-year-old Excelsior Hotel Gallia will join Starwood Hotels & Resorts’…

Ikea Museum coming to Sweden

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Delta adds flights to four European cities

Delta is increasing its capacity from Atlanta and New York to Amsterdam, Paris,…

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French start-up proposes New York-Paris…

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SAS to offer service between Scandinavia…

SAS will become the only the only carrier offering nonstop service between Scandinavia…

Are Online Hotel Booking Sites a Scam?

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New Shard Hotel opens in London

The highly anticipated and much delayed opening of the Shard London’s five star…

Eurovision hosts banned from wearing rainbow

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New 'Garden Bridge' for London

Joanna Lumley’s dream of a “floating paradise garden” suspended above the…

Naked Manchester passenger gets tasered

A burly, tattooed 52-year-old man had to be tasered after he stripped naked on the…

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