In fact, according to new data from Booking.com, almost four in five (79% of) LGBTQ+ travellers say they must consider their safety and wellbeing when choosing a holiday destination. Additionally, LGBTQ+ travellers from Australia (84%), Hong Kong (82%), and the US (79%) say they are the most cautious about travelling. Even once holidays have been booked, 63% of transgender travellers have cancelled a holiday after learning that a destination doesn’t support those from the LGBTQ+ community. In fact, 82% of UK LGBTQ+ travellers feel more comfortable travelling due to the increased inclusivity of the UK travel industry and, in more hopeful news, this rises to 87% for genderfluid and genderqueer travellers. Arjan Dijk, CMO and senior vice president at Booking.com, said: “In a world of increasing contradictions and instability, it’s no surprise that the LGBTQ+ travellers of today are simultaneously more cautious and more confident.

Source: Huffington Post June 13, 2023 13:20 UTC