3 useful resources for LGBTQ+ travel
If you’re a business traveller in the LGBTQ+ community, chances are you have to do another level of research into destinations.
You’ll need to consider cultural, legal and security factors when planning your next trip. Be mindful that in some countries, identifying as LGBTQ+ is illegal and showing affection like holding hands may be frowned upon. This is why it’s vital to understand local laws and social norms of the country you’re visiting.
We acknowledge that social injustice exists in the travel industry, and within the communities that our industry impacts. We place equality and equity at the top of our agenda.
For travel to and around the US, the State Department has fact sheets for all states, as laws vary in each of them. Fact sheets highlight where being gay is criminalised and there is a special section for practical travel information.
3. Equaldex
This interactive map is a hub of collaborative knowledge from around the world. It details what laws and rights are in place by country.
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