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Why your hotel needs the LGBTQ+ TRAVEL market
U.S. LGBTQ+ travel market
Estimated at $84.5 billion, 10% of total U.S. travel.*
Hotels’ gay-friendly reputation
83% of gay men and lesbians will choose their hotel depending on its “gay-friendly” reputation.*
Third most important motivator in hotel selection
The LGBTQ+-friendly reputation of the hotel was the 3rd most important motivator for gays and lesbians to book a hotel, after location & price.*
*source: Community Marketing Ltd
Find out more about the importance of the LGBTQ+ Sector
WHY JOIN WORLD RAINBOW HOTELS?
World Rainbow Hotels brings together a global community of Gay & Lesbian welcoming hotels, providing them with unprecedented visibility and access to the affluent LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) market.
World Rainbow Hotels introduced the first ever LGBTQ+-specific rate codes in the GDS (global distribution system). Travel professionals are now better equipped to offer their clients a certified LGBTQ+-welcoming accommodation, carefully selected through a strict set of criteria.
World Rainbow Hotels’ rate codes leverage the buying power of the international LGBTQ+ market, positioning participating hotels at the heart of this sector.
View the World Rainbow Hotels selection criteria
WORLD RAINBOW HOTELS PROGRAM BENEFITS
Whether your hotel is just learning about the LGBTQ+ travel market or is updating its strategy, WRH will accelerate your plans, reduce your risks and deliver measurable results.
With WRH, you will get:
- GDS bookings from Travel Agencies worldwide
- A listing on www.worldrainbowhotels.com with links to book direct on your website
- Presence in marketing campaigns to travel agents
- Exclusive LGBTQ+-focussed marketing opportunities
- No hassles: flexible rates / GDS-based
Download the World Rainbow Hotels Factsheet
WORLD RAINBOW HOTELS UNIQUE VALUE
Many hotels wish to expand their LGBTQ+ travel market outreach, but simply don’t have the time, staff resources or special skills. Whether your hotel is just learning about the market or is updating its strategy, World Rainbow Hotels can accelerate your plans, reduce your risks and deliver measurable results.