Airbnb Reveals Trending Pride Destinations
new data from a survey of 15,000 LGBTQ+ people around the world by Gay Times reveals that 60 percent of the community is itching to get out of their hometowns and seek new, inclusive experiences.“Tens of thousands of nights have been already booked for Pride weekends across multiple continents, and the USA is home to 13 of the top 50 global prides this year,” says North America Airbnb communications manager, Haven Thorn. “This includes a number of trending destinations for LGBTQ+ travel, from large cities like NYC to smaller towns like Provincetown or Wilton Manors, all due to the spectacular return of Pride.”2022 also marks 53 years since the Stonewall Riots, widely believe to be the catalyst of the modern Gay Rights Movement.
Even 53 years later, the fight for equal rights among the LGBTQ+ community continues, and global Pride celebrations are more important than ever. “LGBTQ+ people face varying challenges and obstacles when traveling abroad.
It’s often not enough to understand local laws on LGBTQ+ rights, but also the social perspective from citizens - which often varies from city to city in any given country,” says Tag Warner, CEO of Gay Times. “...we’re expecting a significant increase in LGBTQ+ travel around Pride this summer.
