June 2012 Archives

With the launch today of Fagabond, gay travelers have a new online tool to help them plan and book their next trip.  Ongoing research by San Francisco-based Community Marketing, a marketing firm that specializes in gay travel, shows that gay travelers are strongly influenced by information they find online and much more likely to use online booking services. According to the firm's ... [Read]

Halifax, the historic capital of Canada's Nova Scotia province, is a quintessential Maritime city. It is also a very welcoming destination for gay travelers. From July 20 to 29, Halifax Pride celebrates its 25th anniversary. The largest Pride festival in Atlantic Canada, it will boast close to 20 different events. “This year we'll be 'Out Celebrating 25’,” exclaimed Krista Snow, chair of Halifax ... [Read]

While premiering its new name, Capitol Hill Hotel, formerly known as Capitol Hill Suites, has also announced the completion of the first phase of a $3.7 million renovation. “Our new name reflects the more upscale product now offered by the hotel. This is just the beginning of an exciting series of welcomed changes to the property,” said Ian Harvey, general manager of Capitol Hill ... [Read]

Destination: Las Vegas

Posted by Troy Petenbrink
June 20, 2012 11:46 AM |
Las Vegas is the land of big casino resorts, amazing eats and decadent nightlife. It is also ranked as one of the top destinations for gay travelers. The inaugural Gay Days Las Vegas will hit the Las Vegas Strip September 4 to 10 and Gay Vegas Travel is offering a chance to win an all expense paid trip to be a part ... [Read]

American heroes, Hollywood stars and hundreds of anxious passengers joined together yesterday to celebrate American Airlines’ inaugural nonstop service between Washington National Airport (DCA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). “We are thrilled to begin nonstop service between Los Angeles and the nation’s capital,” said Will Ris, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs for American Airlines. “National’s proximity to ... [Read]

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