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Beyond the rainbow destinations: A systematic review of LGBTIQ+ tourism research

Year: 2025

Type: review

Abstract: This article presents a systematic review of 105 empirical studies on LGBTIQ+ tourism published between 1996 and 2024. The analysis reveals key trends, including a strong focus on gay travellers and developed countries, while highlighting the underrepresentation of bisexual, transgender, and intersex individuals. Five thematic clusters are identified: gay tourism, identity, LGBTIQ+ travellers, geography and space, and festivals and leisure. The review exposes significant gaps in inclusivity and representation, calling for more intersectional and diverse approaches, to promote a comprehensive understanding of LGBTIQ+ tourism.

Source: Tourism and Hospitality Research

DOI: 10.1177/14673584251395901

Authors: Mar Algueró-Boronat, Rosa María Rodríguez-Artola, Miguel Angel Moliner-Tena

Institution: Universitat Jaume I

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4416015156

FWCI: 0.669

Cites: 67

Cited by: 2

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