DESTINATIONS

DESTINATIONS

Three equally amazing ways to experience Puerto Vallarta.

November 20, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Three equally amazing ways to experience Puerto Vallarta.

Americans began their love affair with Puerto Vallarta in 1964, when Elizabeth Taylor arrived there to film The Night of the Iguana. During her stay, she carried on a very public extramarital affair with soon-to-be-husband, Richard Burton, that became tabloid fodder for the fans back home. The ensuing whirlwind of scandal and romance helped put the seaside Mexican resort on the map. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality

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World Pride hits the streets of Copenhagen in 2021.

November 12, 2017 compassq Comments Off on World Pride hits the streets of Copenhagen in 2021.

What began as an event to bring together the global LGBTQ community at the turn of the millennium has evolved into the celebratory affair that we know today as World Pride. It would have been impossible to say back in 2000, when the inaugural World Pride was hosted in Rome, that less than two decades later cities from continent to continent would be making bids to bring the party to their streets. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality  

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Gay Chinese tourists flock to Thailand for fun, acceptance.

November 10, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Gay Chinese tourists flock to Thailand for fun, acceptance.

Bathed in a pink spotlight, the cabaret singer at Phuket’s ZAG bar lip-syncs the top notes of a popular Mandarin love song, delighting the crowd of gay Chinese tourists who have escaped judgement at home for sexual freedom in Thailand. While the song, “The Moon Represents My Heart”, is a hit with the patrons, the transgender singer is just the warm up act. Read the full article HERE. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality  

DESTINATIONS

Hundreds of Utah’s LGBTQ youth to gather at statewide summit.

November 4, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Hundreds of Utah’s LGBTQ youth to gather at statewide summit.

Hundreds of Utah LGBTQ students are scheduled to meet up for a statewide summit in Orem next month to find solidarity and discuss issues like bullying and educational and career advancement. The event, called Ignite, aims to bring together LGBTQ teens from Utah’s rural and urban areas and those involved in gay-straight alliance organizations. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality Read the full article HERE.  

BUSINESS

Marriott takes lead in LGBTQ, multicultural efforts.

November 4, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Marriott takes lead in LGBTQ, multicultural efforts.

Apoorva N. Gandhi performs a critical role for Marriott as its Vice President for Multicultural Affairs. Gandhi oversees the company’s dedication to inclusion, as well as its “respectful outreach to diverse leaders and communities.” In this role, he is tasked with managing many of the company’s stakeholder partnerships and engagement, including people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, Latino/a communities, Asian and Pacific Islanders (including his own Indian community) and LGBTQ stakeholders and leaders. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality Read the full article HERE.  

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Egypt is now using Grindr to locate and arrest gay men.

October 30, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Egypt is now using Grindr to locate and arrest gay men.

Grindr, once a safe place to make short term relationships, is now being used by Egyptian police as a tool to catch gay men. The men are lured into hotel rooms and arrested for sex crimes. Over 60 people have been arrested in this recent crackdown although no details on how many were the result of using the Grindr app. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2017/10/29/egyptian-police-use-grindr-to-lure-gay-men-to-hotel-rooms/

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If “Yes”, the Australian wedding industry expects a big jump in business.

October 29, 2017 compassq Comments Off on If “Yes”, the Australian wedding industry expects a big jump in business.

Economists are predicting a $650 million infusion into the Australian economy if same-sex marriage is passed. While two weeks away, the results are looking positive and many gays and lesbians are picking out china. #lgbt #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #homophobia #equality READ MORE HERE: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-29/wedding-suppliers-couples-prepare-for-big-gay-wedding-bonanza/9092126