Articles tagged “weddings”

Tourism

If Hawaii Acts Quickly it Has a $217 Million Gay Tourism Bonanza Waiting

Oskar Garcia, Skift | 11 years ago

Hotels

Hotels are ready to capitalize on DOMA ruling with same-sex wedding packages

Luxury hotels in open-minded states were already making a business catering to gay and lesbian commitment ceremonies and civil unions, but the death of DOMA means the wedding market is about to get richer.

Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Niagara Falls hotels and businesses try to capitalize on gay marriage tourism

The more marriages, the better for the vacation wedding industry.

Aaron Besecker, The Buffalo News | 11 years ago

Tourism

Minnesota and Iowa compete for midwest gay marriage tourism crown

The business of gay wedding tourism will likely do more to endear critics to gay marriage than any feel-good initiatives ever could.

Associated Press | 11 years ago

Tourism

Rhode Island’s governor sees tourism boost from legalized gay marriage

Positioned as they are between New York City and Boston, Rhode Island's seaside resort areas would benefit big-time from destination weddings for gay couples, and become noted nearby gay-friendly spots like Provincetown.

Annie Linskey, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Tourism

How Maine intends to capitalize on same-sex marriage tourism boom

Pity that Maine's Office of Tourism doesn't have any plans to launch specific ad campaigns around destination weddings targeting other surrounding states.

Whit Richardson, Bangor Daily News | 11 years ago