Join our annual Pride LGBTQ travel-safety Twitter chat happening Tuesday, June 5. It’s hosted by Ed Salvato at ManAboutWorld gay travel magazine with our partners at the U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs via TravelGov.
We’ll discuss how to stay safe during the busy summer travel and LGBTQ pride season. Join this important conversation Tuesday, June 5 2pm-2:45pm ET by following #PrideGuide on Twitter.
PRIDE LGBTQ TRAVEL-SAFETY TWITTER CHAT PARTICIPANTS USUALLY INCLUDE:
- The U.S. State Department (@TravelGov)
- CDC (@CDCGov)
- TSA (@AskTSA)
- NYC & Company (@NYCGo)
- Visit Ft. Lauderdale (@visitlauderdale)
- AIG Travel Guard (@TravelGuard)
- HRW (@HRW)
- OutRight Action International (@OutRightIntl)
- Our media partners, industry friends… and many more!
Below are the topics we’ll discuss so you can think about your contributions and questions or feel free to pre-program your replies.
See you on Twitter Tuesday, June 5 at 2pm ET. And remember to set your ⏰ !
PRIDE LGBTQ TRAVEL-SAFETY TWITTER CHAT; TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2PM, #PRIDEGUIDE
2:00 pm ETQ1: Before we get into #travelsafety, tell us … What is your next big trip this summer? And where are you traveling for LGBTQ Pride 2018? #PrideGuide2:05 pm ETQ2: Do you feel it’s safe to travel overseas for LGBTQ Pride celebrations, gay or lesbian cruises or parties in Europe? How about in Eastern Europe? Russia? Israel? What precautions is it best to take? #prideguide2:10 pm ETQ3: Today 74 countries criminalize same-sex relations. How do you get information in advance of a trip to help ensure your safety? #prideguide2:15 pm ETQ4: Which travel agents, tour operators and content providers do you use for information on LGBTQ issues, destinations and events — especially in more exotic destinations? #prideguide2:20 pm ETQ5: What resources do you use from the U.S. State Department, TSA, CDC, HRW and other organizations committed to LGBTQ travel/safety in destinations around the world? #prideguide2:25 pm ETQ6: What are the biggest concerns for lesbian travelers (especially when going to destinations with anti-LGBT attitudes or laws)? #prideguide2:30 pm ETQ7: What are the greatest concerns for transgender travelers heading to airports and to destinations around the world? #prideguide2:35 pm ETQ8: How concerned should LGBTQ travelers be about health issues and what can we do to prepare? #prideguide2:40 pm ETQ9. Anything can go wrong when we travel. What’s the best way to prepare for the unexpected? #prideguide
