NorthStar proudly announces to be a new IGLTA member Logowe and part of this diverse community of International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA). IGLTA was founded in 1983, and since then, it has become the top network for LGBTQ+ friendly travel businesses around the world. Moreover, they share free travel information and resources while working hard to promote fair treatment and safety for LGBTQ+ travelers everywhere in all corners of the globe. Additionally, their members include welcoming hotels, transportation services, destinations, travel agents, tour operators, events, and travel media from more than 80 countries.
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is, in fact, a global network of LGBTQ+ welcoming tourism businesses. Moreover, IGLTA members aim to promote equality and safety within LGBTQ+ tourism worldwide. In addition, IGLTA’s mission is to enable authentic travel that enriches lives and, consequently, connects the LGBTQ+ community and tourism industry. Ultimately, integrity, community, partnership, and pride are the core values that guide IGLTA members’ efforts.
What Are the Best LGBTQ+-Friendly Destinations? – by Emma Franke
Expert recommendations for vacation spots gay travelers will love.
Queer travelers spend an average of 33 percent more on their luxury trips than their straight counterparts, according to a survey by Proud Experiences. And yet, community members can still face obstacles when it comes to choosing destinations where they’ll be safe and accepted. We asked a few Virtuoso advisors who specialize in LGBTQ+ travel about queer-friendly vacation spots: destinations that welcome gay travelers and actively support their local gay population. … Read on ….
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Where to Celebrate Pride This Summer in Europe – by Emma Franke
These LGBTQ+ celebrations are worth traveling for!
In the U.S., annual Pride celebrations stem from the Stonewall Uprising of June 28, 1969, when LGBTQ+ activists confronted police who had raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Today’s Pride celebrations often occur near the anniversary of that fight for equality, but in Europe, many official Pride events …. Read on …
- Pride in London: For easy access to watching the gay Pride parade, Greenfield-Turk recommends checking into the 283-room Corinthia Hotel London, the 159-room Hotel Cafe Royal, or the 380-room Langham, London.
- Amsterdam Pride: Amsterdam is home to dozens of gay bars, including Cafe ‘t Mandje, and stay at the 93-room Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam are Greenfield-Turk’s favorites if you’re looking to take part in nightlife and enjoy the celebrations.
- Copenhagen Pride: Check out the Nimb’s rooftop pool and relax canalside between festivities with a Pisco Punch from TATA Cocktail Bar at the Hotel Sanders.
- Malta Pride: Saint George’s Bay and the minimalist suites at InterContinental Malta.
