Clockwise from top left: Dean Nelson of Departures by Dean; Stacy Ritter of Visit Lauderdale; Folo host Rebecca Tobin and Travel Weekly news editor Johanna Jainchill talk about the effects of the U.S. political climate on LGBTQ+ travel.
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This week we're talking about our annual "Focus on LGBTQ+" travel cover story. This year, the headline was "A chill in the air for Pride," and the report by news editor Johanna Jainchill looked at why some international LGBTQ travelers are rethinking visits to the U.S. -- both for Pride events and in general.
With Canadian travel advisor Dean Nelson of Departures by Dean and Stacy Ritter, the president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale, we talk about the size of the LGBTQ+ travel demographic and what U.S. destinations that are popular among the LGBTQ community -- like Fort Lauderdale -- are doing to continue to stay focused on this market segment. Where are international travelers going instead of the U.S.? And on the flip side, how should inbound LGBTQ+ travelers continue to support the local communities? Is travel the answer?
This episode was recorded June 16 and has been edited for length and clarity.
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This episode is sponsored by the Globus Family of Brands
Related links:
Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: A chill in the air for Pride
Visit Lauderdale
Trump's passport policy casts chill over LGBTQ travel
Departures by Dean