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An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019.

Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: The gay cruise comes of ageLGBTQ+ travelers are seeking cruise itineraries and experiences that go beyond nonstop partying in the Caribbean, and lines...

The study found that 67% of respondents said they are more likely to book travel with LGBTQ+-owned brands, a slight increase from 62% in 2022.

LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairsResearch from Booking.com reveals that 80% of U.S. LGBTQ+ travelers say they must consider their safety, up from 65% in 2022.

Brand USA chief Chris Thompson on how the U.S. stays competitiveThompson talked about issues that tend to impact inbound travel to the U.S. and the importance of staying competitive.

The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in St. Augustine, Fla., one of many Black cultural attractions to visit in the state.

Embracing Florida's Black history landmarksFrom Miami to Jacksonville, here are places you can visit to learn about Florida's rich Black history.

Several travel industry groups said that a travel advisory for Florida issued by the NAACP could harm small businesses in the state, specifically Black-owned ones.

Travel groups say NAACP's Florida advisory misses the markThey said the advisory could harm small businesses in the Sunshine State, specifically Black-owned ones.

More than 137.5 million tourists visited Florida last year, marking a return to pre-pandemic levels.

Civil rights groups warn tourists about FloridaThe NAACP and two other civil rights groups said recent laws and policies championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers...

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IGLTA conference is returning to an LGBTQ-friendly Puerto Rico

IGLTA conference is returning to an LGBTQ-friendly Puerto RicoThe island's strides in recent years to make it a more welcoming destination for the LGBTQ+ community were lauded by the...

This wheelchair, which was owned by John Morris of WheelchairTravel.org, sustained severe structural damage with a bent frame, broken wheel and cut wires after it was dropped during loading on an American Airlines flight last July. American ultimately replaced it.

Poor handling of wheelchairs continues to plague airlinesSince Congress began requiring the DOT to gather and publish mishandled-wheelchair statistics in 2018, the airlines haven't...

An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019.

An image from Vacaya's inaugural PTown Cruise in 2019. Photo Credit: Vacaya/Gabriel Goldberg Focus on LGBTQ+ travel: The gay cruise comes of ageLGBTQ+ travelers are seeking cruise itineraries and experiences that go beyond nonstop partying in the Caribbean, and lines...

The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in St. Augustine, Fla., one of many Black cultural attractions to visit in the state.

Embracing Florida's Black history landmarksFrom Miami to Jacksonville, here are places you can visit to learn about Florida's rich Black history.

Clockwise from top left: Nicole Edenedo of Travel Weekly, Jackie Williams of NuVibe Travel, Jazzmine Douse of AmaWaterways and Rebecca Tobin of Travel Weekly on the Folo by Travel Weekly podcast..

Creating AmaWaterways' Black heritage river cruiseTwo people instrumental in creating AmaWaterways' Soulful Epicurean cruise talk about their experience and what it means for...

Members of the press trip hosted by Vrbo to attend the 50th anniversary summit of the National Brotherhood of Skiers in Vail, Colo.

Black travelers: Inclusion in actionFrom the ski slopes of Vail to the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the travel industry is making strides in increasing the...

A sign at Legoland New York's Fire Academy attraction shows its sensory guide for families with autistic children.

Legoland builds up autism-friendly options by certifying its U.S. parksNew signage is just part of an initiative at Legoland parks to give as much information as possible for guests who are on the...

An image from Delta's Faces of Travel open-source library shows Black girlfriends enjoying a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

Black travel professionals see signs of progressBlack travel professionals have long cited the lack of both products that focus on the Black experience and representation in...

Lowcountry boil cooking over an outdoor fire in traditional Gullah Geechee style during a Black Cultural Heritage Tours trip.

On Black Cultural Heritage Tours trip, a meal that nourishes both body and soulThe fresh seafood ingredients found in South Carolina's Lowcountry boil give a whole new meaning to the term soul food.

Martin Luther King III; his wife, Arndrea Waters King; and their daughter, Yolanda, will host the tours.

Tours led by Martin Luther King III aim to honor Black history and King's legacyA personal sense of urgency to preserve and protect American history has fueled the creation of a series of Black history tours...

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Leveling the playing field for small businesses

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