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Articles tagged “lgbt”

Business Travel

Bathroom Bills Are Upending the Meetings Industry Across the U.S.

Besides stripping away the fundamental rights of an already marginalized group, the stack of "Bathroom Bills" piling up in state legislatures around the country will only drive away meetings and conventions, and the valuable economic income they bring with them.

Jennifer N. Dienst, Skift | 5 years ago
Bathroom Bills Are Upending the Meetings Industry Across the U.S.

Tourism

North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’ May Cost Them Sports Tourism Revenue, Again

Apparently North Carolina is having amnesia about how the "Bathroom Bill" damages their sports tourism industry. Texas may want to pay attention to this.

Associated Press | 5 years ago
North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’ May Cost Them Sports Tourism Revenue, Again

Online Travel

LGBT Tourism Is Still Resilient After a Year of Milestones and Setbacks

It's been a year of triumphs and also, unfortunately, more challenges for LGBT travelers. One truth that Orlando underscored is that the LGBT travel market is one of the most resilient and is not easily deterred from traveling and celebrating their community.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago
LGBT Tourism Is Still Resilient After a Year of Milestones and Setbacks

Tourism

6 Charts Showing State of LGBT Travel in the U.S.

When planning marketing campaigns for the LGBT community it's important to remember that each letter of the acronym represents a different identity. Each identity has its own travel preferences just like any other group, from where they prefer to stay to where they like to spend their money.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago
6 Charts Showing State of LGBT Travel in the U.S.

Tourism

Spain Embraces Gay Tourism Despite Conservative Politics

Spending, as wall as familiarity, tends to break down the walls of intolerance.

Maria Tadeo, Bloomberg | 7 years ago
Spain Embraces Gay Tourism Despite Conservative Politics

Tourism

Massive Gamers’ Convention Still May Leave Indianapolis Over LGBT Laws

Taking a principled stand is never a bad idea.

Brian Slodysko, Associated Press | 7 years ago
Massive Gamers’ Convention Still May Leave Indianapolis Over LGBT Laws

Tourism

How to Improve LGBT Tourism Marketing Efforts, According to a City That Knows

Many U.S. destinations have teams in places like China and Brazil working to attract those visitors so why can't they have an LGBT marketing staff member?

Dan Peltier, Skift | 7 years ago
How to Improve LGBT Tourism Marketing Efforts, According to a City That Knows

Hotels

Behind Marriott’s Long Legacy of Support for LGBT Travel

Marriott has been ramping up its marketing efforts targeting LGBT customers while also promoting its internal advocacy for the LGBT community.

Greg Oates, Skift | 7 years ago
Behind Marriott’s Long Legacy of Support for LGBT Travel

Tourism

Travel Brands Love That Same-Sex Marriage is Now Law of the Land

Some travel brands have been at the forefront of LGBT travel for years and deserve to be recognized for getting out ahead of the mainstream. But this ruling of course opens the flood gates to wedding tourism in more states, and tourism boards will have their hands full planning for more LGBT travelers.

Dan Peltier and Joyce Manalo, Skift | 7 years ago
Travel Brands Love That Same-Sex Marriage is Now Law of the Land

Tourism

Skift Report, Now Free To Download: The Big Business of LGBT Travel

This historic U.S. decision will be a monumental boost to the already very lucrative LGBT travel market. Understand the key trends, get the report now for free!

Rafat Ali, Skift | 7 years ago
Skift Report, Now Free To Download: The Big Business of LGBT Travel