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Las Vegas Passport, already known for offering line passes and free drinks at nightlife venues as well as discounts on shopping, is now offering a Special Gay Travel Edition that includes discounts for the top gay/lesbian destinations in Las Vegas.

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The United States and the European Union have agreed to expand a security program that shares personal data about millions of U.S.-bound airline passengers a year, potentially including information about a person's race, ethnicity, religion and health.

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Southwest airlines, the largest airline in domestic traffic, just launched a section of its website specifically targeted to gay travelers.

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You'd think gay-friendly San Francisco wouldn't have to do much to court gay travelers, but even they are leaving very little to chance in their efforts to ensure that they continue garner their fare share of the very lucrative gay travel market.

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On the heels of New Jersey passing the «Civil Union» law allowing gay and lesbian couples to legally partner, JerseyShoreGayWeddings.com partners with EscapeMaker.com, the Northeast's guide to quick weekend getaways, to promote their month-long contest to win a gay-friendly getaway to Sandy Hook Cottage in Highlands, NJ.

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Yesterday, in recognition of the growing women's market, American Airlines launched http://AA.com/women, becoming the first airline in the industry to introduce a convenient online resource specifically designed for its female customers.

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Gay travel website Outtraveler.com has named Vancouver the top destination in the world for gay families.

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Author Masashi Harada has published a travel guidebook with a difference on Japan with a definite twist.

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First came the Conch Republic. Then Margaritaville. Now, some in Key West hope to claim another title for the island's tourism repertoire: Gay Spring Break Capital of the World.

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With warm days, hot nights, a new organizer and old database, the blue nature of Lake Tahoe is going lavender, as the South Shore's gay and lesbian ski festivities goes into full swing over the weekend.

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When Christian missionaries first arrived in Japan they were mocked by common folk in the street who would point and shout, «Look, they're the ones who think buggery is bad!»

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Thoto Tshipama Beya's arrival yesterday morning in Montreal for an international human rights conference was bittersweet.

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Gay and lesbian travelers are influencing change in the tourism industry, resulting in new opportunities for tour operators, accommodations and destinations around the world. Over the past year, Community Marketing, Inc. (CMI) has analyzed more than 24,000 surveys from the United States, Europe and Canada, and conducted tourism- related focus groups across the USA. CMI identified three trends that are favorably impacting the industry:1. The end of «Pink Washing.» Gay travelers are more aware than ever before of destinations or companies that «slap a rainbow» on their advertising, while at the same time discriminate against, or are insensitive to, the gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) community. Before spending money on travel, gay travelers are increasingly looking to the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index (hrc.org) and the TAG Approved(r) accommodations program (http://www.tagapproved.com), which was recently adopted by Travelocity.

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PlanetOut has awarded Hyatt Hotels & Resorts 'Best Hotel Collection' for its commitment, sensitivity, and appeal to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) travelers. PlanetOut's 2006 Travel Awards recognize achievements in LGBT travel during the past year, as well as bring attention to an industry increasingly opening doors to LGBT travelers. Founded in 1992, the awards were previously known as the OUT AND ABOUT Travel Awards.

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