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In honor of the Pride month in June, the co-moderators of Trade Secrets Jamie Biesiada and Emma Weissmann, with the help of Kelli Carpenter, co-founder of R Family Vacations and travel advisor of the Tzell Travel Group, put some questions about LGBTQ + travel to Rick Stiffler, Senior Vice President Global Leisure Sales at Preferred Hotels and Resorts.
In this episode, they talk about how to properly market the LGBTQ + community, how to review a property to make sure it’s suitable for their LGBTQ + travelers, trans-friendly travel destinations, and more.
In this episode:
1:51 – Meet this week’s guests, Kelli Carpenter and Rick Stiffler
6:27 – How Kelli and Rick met
7:51 – Our first listeners question: How can you best market the LGBTQ + community? Note: no logo slap!
5:16 PM – What should travel agents look for in a resort or property to ensure it is a comfortable and inclusive experience?
8:12 pm – What does Kelli recommend to consultants who ask hotels about inclusivity?
23:28 – What are the top Pride events and destinations for the summer? What are some particularly LGBTQ + friendly travel destinations in general?
29:54 – Open Targets will no doubt be busy this summer. How is the availability current?
32:40 – Which destinations are particularly welcome for transgender travelers?
36:30 – There are a lot of anti-transgender laws in the US. Has this come up with one of Kelli’s customers? What does she advise other advisors when it comes to such sensitive topics?
38:26 – An important reminder: pride isn’t just for June.
Other resources:
The State of LGBTQ + Family Travel Today
Transgender travelers face unique challenges
What Makes Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara Two of Mexico’s Most LGBTQ-Friendly Travel Destinations?
Underrepresented LGBTQ community an untapped market
Ft. Lauderdale shows transgender models in new ads
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