DESTINATIONS

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Feeling the “hate” in Haiti.

August 4, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Feeling the “hate” in Haiti.

The Haitian Senate has approved a law that would make it a crime to “publicly demonstrate support” for gay rights. The bill still has to head over to the lower house, but if greenlit, the law would make it a crime to take part in or even to witness to same-sex unions. People who even attempt to take part in any same-sex marriage would face criminal charges with up to three years in prison for “the parties, co-parties and accomplices” to a same-sex marriage.

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Some Sister Cities are not “sister” cities.

August 4, 2017 compassq Comments Off on Some Sister Cities are not “sister” cities.

These past weeks have seen demonstrations of LGBT Pride across the world, from small, community-based event to the gigantic citywide parties. But the biggest thing that differentiates them is the social and legal status of the people marching. In some Pride parades, police, army and government officials have marched alongside LGBT citizens, while in other countries the participants risk harassment, imprisonment or even violence, simply for being out in their identity.

BUSINESS

LGBT “heart” the sharing economy.

August 2, 2017 compassq Comments Off on LGBT “heart” the sharing economy.

As travelers set out on their next big adventure this summer, one group in particular uses sharing services to get around more than others. LGBTQ travelers are now some of the most visible, in part because they tend to be more adventurous, consumer groups in the travel industry.