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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS OF COMIC BOOKS'''</h3>
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<h3 align="center">'''LGBTQ TRAVEL AND TOURIST OPERATORS AND PROMOTERS'''</h3>
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<p>Writers and illustrators of comic books are multi-talented individuals who both tell a story and illustrate it.</p>
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<p>Global travel and tourism is one of the top business industries in the world.  With advances in technology and travel, the world has become a smaller place and there are many more opportunities for learning about other countries and travelling to them.  Travel and tourism plays in integral role in the economic development of a country and the health of the global economy as a whole.</p>
  
<p>Many comic book writers and illustrators who identify as LGBTQ use that identity in the production of their work.  This can be by way of cartoon fantasy (depicting a tolerant and accepting world, for example)It can also be as a means of entertainment for the LGBTQ community.  Some artists have used the medium as a form of activism on several issues.  Others contribute their artwork to writers of novels or magazine articles.  Several have had a significant impact on the creation of LGBTQ characters in mainstream comics, such as DC Comics or Marvel Comics.</p>
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<p>The travel and tourism industry pioneered the potential of developing a niche LGBTQ marketplace for its servicesA 2016 study with responses from 661 service providers in 90 countries revealed an estimated annual global spending for travel by the LGBTQ community at US$202 billion, up from US$142 billion in 2011The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published similar studies.</p>
  
<p>Several LGBTQ comic book artists and writers are household namesThey are recipients of awards in the industry, including Lambda Literary Awards and specialized comic book awards including Eisner AwardsA number of these individuals are academics at educational institutions that specialize in the artsSeveral are popular novelists that began their career in the comic book industry.</p>
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<p>As a result, boutique hotels, airlines, and travel companies which cater specifically to the community have been created and have thrivedThese include the travel companies Olivia and Alyson Adventures, along with hotels Joie de Vivre, Axel, Kimpton Hotels, Neemrana, and The OutNevertheless, some mistakes are routinely made in the industryStereotyping, focussing on only one segment of the community, or relying on sexual imagery are some of the errors that are routinely made in travel marketing and promotion.  As well, the Global Code of Ethics on Tourism does not mention discrimination based on sexual orientation.</p>
  
<p>A community of LGBTQ comic book aficionados has been created with the website GayLeagueHere you can catch up on LGBTQ comic book news and events and communicate with the international community associated with the industry.</p>
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<p>The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) was founded in 1938 by a group of 25 LGBTQ travel agents and hotel owners to connect the community and support it in providing advice on safe and welcome places to travel in the worldIGLTA now has offices and members around the world in 80 countries and offers complete travel packages, conferences and trade shows, events for the community, and support for LGBTQ travel providers.  The organization provides annual awards to recognize those individuals and companies that excel in their service to the LGBTQ community.</p>
  
<p>We have identified several individuals as LGBTQ writers and illustrators of comic books.  They hail from Great Britain, Canada, Spain, Mexico, Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Germany, Brazil and Finland.  To read their fascinating biographies [[LGBTQ Writers and Illustrators of Comic Books|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
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<p>We have identified LGBTQ individuals in the travel and tourist industry from Argentina, The Czech Republic, Nepal, Spain, Finland, Australia, the United States, Colombia, Great Britain, Canada, India, Tasmania, South Africa, Ireland, and Switzerland.  To read their fascinating biographies [[LGBTQ Travel and Tourist Operators and Promoters|'''CLICK HERE''']]</p>
  
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]
 
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]]

Revision as of 16:09, 2 August 2016

DID YOU KNOW?

LGBTQ TRAVEL AND TOURIST OPERATORS AND PROMOTERS

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Global travel and tourism is one of the top business industries in the world. With advances in technology and travel, the world has become a smaller place and there are many more opportunities for learning about other countries and travelling to them. Travel and tourism plays in integral role in the economic development of a country and the health of the global economy as a whole.

The travel and tourism industry pioneered the potential of developing a niche LGBTQ marketplace for its services. A 2016 study with responses from 661 service providers in 90 countries revealed an estimated annual global spending for travel by the LGBTQ community at US$202 billion, up from US$142 billion in 2011. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published similar studies.

As a result, boutique hotels, airlines, and travel companies which cater specifically to the community have been created and have thrived. These include the travel companies Olivia and Alyson Adventures, along with hotels Joie de Vivre, Axel, Kimpton Hotels, Neemrana, and The Out. Nevertheless, some mistakes are routinely made in the industry. Stereotyping, focussing on only one segment of the community, or relying on sexual imagery are some of the errors that are routinely made in travel marketing and promotion. As well, the Global Code of Ethics on Tourism does not mention discrimination based on sexual orientation.

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) was founded in 1938 by a group of 25 LGBTQ travel agents and hotel owners to connect the community and support it in providing advice on safe and welcome places to travel in the world. IGLTA now has offices and members around the world in 80 countries and offers complete travel packages, conferences and trade shows, events for the community, and support for LGBTQ travel providers. The organization provides annual awards to recognize those individuals and companies that excel in their service to the LGBTQ community.

We have identified LGBTQ individuals in the travel and tourist industry from Argentina, The Czech Republic, Nepal, Spain, Finland, Australia, the United States, Colombia, Great Britain, Canada, India, Tasmania, South Africa, Ireland, and Switzerland. To read their fascinating biographies CLICK HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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