In celebration of Pride Month, Travel Guard, a travel insurance and assistance services provider, has launched an expanded online educational initiative to offer guidance to LGBTQ+ travelers and raise awareness of potential risks they may face while traveling internationally.
Many individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ may face unique security and safety challenges when traveling for work or leisure, especially to countries where sexual orientation and/or gender identity are criminalized or marginalized. According to Statista, homosexuality is illegal in 68 countries—more than one-third of the world. Additionally, per research from Booking.com, 59 percent of LGBTQ+ travelers say they have experienced discrimination while traveling.
“Travel Guard recognizes the ongoing need for greater understanding and awareness regarding safety for LGBTQ+ travelers and has developed a series of informational resources to empower this community to travel safe and smart,” said Rhonda Sloan, senior vice president of sales and marketing. “Our LGBTQ+ travel safety initiative recommends security measures and provides advice to help ensure LGBTQ+ individuals can travel proud.”
The initiative is anchored by a dedicated LGBTQ+ website that contains a broad range of travel safety tips, including how to assess potential risks, conducting thorough research on the destination, steps to take when traveling with children, the importance of a paper trail, specific guidance for transgender travelers and more. The site also includes a regional breakdown of potential travel risks, an FAQ, links to reputable external resources, and a video series from Tommy DiDario, entertainment correspondent and host of the podcast, “I’ve Never Said This Before.”
The safety guide was developed in partnership with Hospitable Me, a global leader in inclusive hospitality with educational programs used by hotels and travel brands internationally.
As part of its broader focus on travel safety advocacy, Travel Guard has also launched campaigns for Women’s Travel Safety and Student Travel Safety. For more information about Travel Guard, its products and services, visit www.travelguard.com.
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