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Lounging poolside in the desert is a must for SoCal residents, and there’s no lack of options for the sun-craving Angeleno with a brand-new suit to show off 
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A new survey found that gay tourists to Israel remain longer and spend 40 percent more money than other tourists, the Hebrew news site nrg reported on Tuesday. According to the report, the survey also revealed that tourists to the Jewish state from LGBT communities abroad tend to make contact and develop relationships with Israelis through social media and dating sites prior to their arrival. The survey – the first of its kind — was conducted during Gay Pride Week, which kicked off on […]
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Writes Nicholas Snow in the June 2016 cover story of GED Magazine, “You are most likely among the millions of people aware of the extraordinary journey of Aydian Ethan Dowling, “transgender a…
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Diversity is more than just a box-ticking exercise for Airbnb CMO Jonathan Mildenhall, who lives it, loves it and shares his inclusive approach with the world.
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And in the process of giving millennials what they want, Mildenhall oversees some of the most inclusive, diversity-focused work to be found in modern marketing. Just look at Airbnb’s 2016 LGBT Pride campaign.... "This is the first LGBT campaign I know of that features a diversity of religion, race and gender identity," he says. "We’ve got a transgender man, a black queer woman and a gay Muslim guy who believes in an Islam that welcomes everybody.... "The LGBT community travels more and we over-index in terms of LGBT hosts, so each June we shine a light on Pride. But this really powerful work isn’t designed to sell a night or get another home on the platform. It just inspires our community about the human values that we believe in."
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Toronto’s Pride Month concluded with three marquee events this weekend, starting with the Trans March on July 1. Over 10,000 transgender and gender non-conforming people joined by their allies took over Yonge Street on Friday evening. The record-setting attendance marked the largest Trans March ever to take place in Toronto, and quite possibly the world.
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The key events that happened in the world’s most famous LGBTQ street.
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NYC Also Home to WorldPride 2019, in Conjunction with 50th Anniversary of Historic Stonewall Uprising
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NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, and the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) today announced that New York City will host IGLTA’s 2019 Annual Global Convention, the premier educational and networking event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender tourism industry. More than 600 participants are expected to attend the three-day convention in spring 2019.
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Annually, on the cusp of fall, when leaves start to turn red and yellow in colder parts of the world, one small island in the Caribbean bursts with every color of the rainbow.
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For Theo Meijer– preferred photographer for weddings and the only local photographer specialized in LGBTQ+ ceremonies- the seven-day fiesta that is called Curaçao Pride is one of the highlights of the year. Although he is straight, Meijer supports the LGBTQ+ movement and makes it a point to capture this special occasion where locals and visitors alike unite to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Meijer is not an exception. Curaçao’s sunny disposition towards the LGBTQ+ community is almost unexpected as the Caribbean is notorious for its socially conservative attitude. Despite the fact that the law does not grant its LGBTQ+ minority the same rights as its other citizens, the island’s ‘biba i laga biba’ (live and let live) mentality makes it one of the top rated gay-welcoming destinations in the entire Caribbean!
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GLEN, the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network, says the 2016 Dublin Pride parade will host more companies than ever before.
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President Obama is designating a new national monument at the Stonewall Inn, the birthplace of the modern gay rights movement.
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The Stonewall National Monument in New York City will be the first addition to the National Park System specifically highlighting the history of the LGBT community. The monument covers nearly 8 acres in New York's Greenwich Village including a landmark gay bar, the Stonewall Inn. In June of 1969, gay patrons at the bar fought back against police persecution — an event that's widely seen as a watershed in the campaign for LGBT rights.
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As early as the Barbary Coast days, the city has also been known to be famously gay. This identity would be neither as strong nor as powerful were it not for the Castro neighborhood.
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To commemorate the landmark Supreme Court ruling, Bourbon Orleans, Dauphine Orleans and Hotel Mazarin of the New Orleans Hotel Collection offer extraordinary value and sparkling extras
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In a post-Orlando world, L.G.B.T. people are balancing whether to vacation in a gay-friendly enclave with the need for safety.
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When a homophobic killer armed with an assault rifle perpetrated one of the worst mass shootings in United States history in an Orlando gay bar this month, the reassuring idea that such places are sanctuaries was upended for many of us. Gay bars are supposed to be refuges from intolerance; judgment-free zones that are, for many people, the only public places you can be truly, essentially, you. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people often travel with the thought in mind that almost anywhere we go, we’ll be able to find a neighborhood, a club circuit or a beach town where acceptance is a given.
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Extend your work into the real world - Adam Groffman quit his job as a book designer in 2010 to move to Berlin and launch Travelsofadam.com. His website often makes it into Top 20 Travel Blogs lists and has featured in newspapers and magazines.
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"Last summer, I started an offline networking group - Make Friends in Berlin - with my friend Cheryl Howard. It has served as an outlet for us to share tips and help newcomers get acquainted with living in a new city. We've grown into a community of over 1,000 members and regularly have meet-ups of 100-150 participants. It’s allowed us to network with new people and extend our blogs out into the real world."
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With year around warm weather, events & activities, there’s no better time to plan a trip. Here are 10 cool things in Palm Springs that might peak your
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"I’m so grateful to live in a place where I can start my day with a smile just by taking the dogs out in the morning and looking up at the mountains."
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New York State is capitalizing on the negative publicity that three states have garnered for their anti-LGBT stances. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has launched an “Open Doors Campaign” that will air TV advertisements in Texas, Mississippi, and North Carolina touting New York as a preferable place to relocate.
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The ads feature multiple images of same-sex couples and reference Ellis Island, the Underground Railroad, the fight for women’s suffrage, and the Stonewall Rebellion. New York is depicted as a place that “welcomes those unwelcome in other places.”
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The French capital has many nicknames, one of them being “gay Paris”.
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Palm Springs Gay Resorts If you are looking for information on Palm Springs gay resorts, there’s a good chance you are traveling there for vacation. That makes sense because Palm Springs is one of America’s [...]
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So far, the group has already identified 550 sites across the five boroughs. They were the group responsible for nominating Julius’ Bar to the National Register of Historic Places, and they have several other projects lined up on the horizon.
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Planning a trip to Europe this year? Looking to jump head first into a music-laden, fun-filled LGBT weekend in the Irish countryside? Then look no further! From October 7-9, 2016, The Outing Lisdoonvarna LGBT Music & Matchmaking Festival, now in its 4th year and growing, features pop-up clubs, drag performances, comedy, live music, arts, a literary/film festival and interactive events. It's a guaranteed craic-filled weekend away on Ireland's stunning west coast, on the Atlantic Way.
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From Manchester to Laos, L.G.B.T. travel experts give their suggestions on where to go next.
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Pride floats don't just appear magically because of everyone's good vibes. A hardworking team at Pier 54 put in long hours assembling them in time. We moseyed in to get a few exclusive preview photos of the weekend's big festivities for you.
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If you want to generate 33 billion impressions on social media, you’re going to need a team. A few tools. And of course, an incredible understanding of communication and the social media landscape.…
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American Airlines has been a stalwart supporter of the LGBT community for well over 20+ years... and part of their social media activity has gone into staying strong in supporting diversity and inclusion for all.
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As Pride month winds down, a summer-long roster of gay-themed events gets underway, this year balancing fun with fellowship in the wake of a tragedy.
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