Destination Same-Sex Weddings May Head to Cyprus
March 8, 2010
The Cyprus Mail reported last week that the Cypriot Government is planning to discuss legalizing gay weddings for same-sex couples across the island, which is located in the Eastern Mediterranean. Should same-sex marriage become legal in the popular vacation spot, it would be major move toward equality for the country and boost to their travel [...]
Largest Ever Gay Market Research Study Launches in 14 Countries
March 1, 2010
Stretching through 14 countries right across Latin America and Europe, the world’s largest gay market research study ever to be undertaken is about to launch.
Developed by Out Now (http://www.OutNowConsulting.com) — a leading specialist global marketing agency — the new study will survey lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people living in fourteen countries. From Mexico’s [...]
2010 – The Year to Go Gay-cationing in Taipei
February 22, 2010
Formosa Travel & Holidays, Australia’s leading Taiwan specialist, has released the 2010 Taipei Gay & Lesbian Travel Guide. This is the first ever travel publication that details Taipei’s extensive variety of gay and lesbian tourism, including famous rainbow hotels, gay bars and clubs, and LGBT events and leisure activities.
The city of Taipei, Taiwan’s vibrant capital, [...]
Women’s Odyssey in Bulgaria
February 15, 2010
Women’s Odyssey in Bulgaria sponsored by Journeyweavers Travel (from May 20-30, 2010) is a women only program that examines Bulgaria from women’s perspectives. In their journey they will explore Bulgaria as the most ancient civilization in Europe, visiting fascinating Thracian, Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman sites. By experiencing an enticing mix of cultures and history, they [...]
From Boycott Target to Self-Proclaimed LGBT Ally – What the Manchester Grand Hyatt Wants Gay Travelers to Know
February 8, 2010
Kelly Commerford is the Director of Marketing at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. The Manchester Grand Hyatt is owned by Doug Manchester. Doug Manchester donated $125K in 2008 to the campaign that successfully banned same-sex marriage in the state of California. Proponents of same-sex marriage in the state of California (and beyond) have [...]
Sweet Launches U.S. Voluntour
February 5, 2010
Building on its successful, 2009 Sweet Caribbean Cruise, lesbian travel company Sweet puts its mission in motion with its Live Sweet Voluntour. Sweet will rally its “Sweeties” to do fun-filled, community service and fundraising projects all over the United States.
“The model is simple: Have fun, do good,” Shannon Wentworth, Sweet founding partner and CEO, said. [...]
Pink Choice Announces Award Winning Gay and Lesbian Hotels for 2009
February 1, 2010
Pink Choice (www.pinkchoice.com), one of the largest and most trusted websites for gay and lesbian hotel reviews, recently announced the winners of its 2009 Pink Choice Awards.
Throughout 2009, Pink Choice’s 6000 members cast their votes by submitting thousands of reviews and the results are now in. Along with several previous years’ winners, 5 new properties [...]
New Survey Explores Gay Travel Industry in 2009-2010
January 25, 2010
Pink Choice (www.pinkchoice.com), one of the largest and most trusted websites for gay and lesbian hotel reviews, recently announced results from its first annual Gay and Lesbian Travel Survey. The results shed some light on the health and direction of gay travel in 2009 and going into 2010. Over 500 individuals completed the survey.
The Economy [...]
Owners of Gay and Lesbian Cruise Companies Raise Money for Earthquake Relief in Haiti
January 18, 2010
On the eve of the departure of an LGBT-oriented cruise that has a scheduled stop in Labadee, Haiti, the owners of three of America’s leading LGBT cruise companies, along with community activists Claire Lucas and Mark Bromley, announced a coordinated fund to raise money for disaster relief in that earthquake-ravaged country. The owners of Atlantis, [...]
Experience African Splendor With the Ladies of Sweet
January 11, 2010
It’s time to go on safari! This February 7-16th, 2010, lesbian travel company, Sweet, will be hosting ten days of African splendor on its first trip to Kenya, the jewel of East Africa. It’s Sweet’s initial safari adventure and sure to be special.
Why plan a Sweet trip to Kenya? For one thing, it’s an incredible [...]



