Pleasure in London’s 2022 parade has topped the checklist of world Pleasure celebrations this yr, because it prepares to return for the primary time since 2019.
This yr’s celebration will even mark 50 years for the reason that first Pleasure happened within the UK.
In response to a brand new survey by Homosexual Occasions and Airbnb, tens of 1000’s of nights have been booked the world over coinciding with Pleasure weekends this summer time.
The commonest date for Pleasure weekend, 24 June, is likely one of the most searched-for check-in dates.
The survey, which concerned greater than 15,000 LGBT+ folks all over the world, discovered that almost two-thirds of respondents are persevering with to embrace worldwide journey as restrictions eased all through the Covid pandemic.
Greater than 60 per cent of respondents mentioned they regarded for LGBT+ experiences, corresponding to Pleasure celebrations, whereas touring.
It comes after parades everywhere in the world had been cancelled for 2 years working in 2020 and 2021 attributable to coronavirus restrictions.
Following Pleasure in London, different cities holding Pleasure parades within the prime 10 embrace Paris, Rome, Los Angeles, Lisbon, Barcelona, Toronto, New York Metropolis, Milan, and Madrid.
The info additionally confirmed the highest 10 most hospitable Pleasure locations, with Portland, rating highest, adopted by San Francisco, Bristol, Seattle, Austin, Sao Paulo, Glasgow, Mykonos, Edinburgh, and Los Angeles.
This yr, Pleasure in London shall be held on Saturday 2 July.
The marketing campaign will commemorate the final 50 years of the motion and its evolution, and also will sit up for the subsequent 50 years.
In the course of the march, members shall be calling on the federal government to ban conversion remedy for all LGBT+ folks, reform the Gender Recognition Act, present equal safety for LGBT+ communities towards hate crime, and set up a nationwide AIDS memorial.
Tag Warner, CEO of Homosexual Occasions, mentioned: “LGBT+ folks face various challenges and obstacles when touring overseas. It’s typically not sufficient to know native legal guidelines on LGBT+ rights, but additionally the social perspective from residents – which frequently varies from metropolis to metropolis in any given nation.
“Then again, knowledge from this Homosexual Occasions research exhibits that LGBT+ folks typically journey to embrace themselves and their identification – figuring out this may generally be simpler when away from dwelling.
“After talking with our viewers on their very own journey plans, we’re anticipating a major enhance in LGBT+ journey round Pleasure this summer time. Many Pleasure protests and celebrations have been cancelled since 2019 and queer travellers are prepared to participate once more.”
Haven Thorn, a spokesperson for Airbnb, added: “Tens of 1000’s of nights have been already booked for Pleasure weekends throughout a number of continents, and the UK is dwelling to 7 of the highest 50 world prides this yr.
“With Pleasure coming again in an enormous method after a a lot too lengthy pause, the chance of internet hosting on Airbnb stays important. In 2019, when Pleasure was final occurring in individual, [Airbnb hosts] all over the world collectively earned greater than £60 million as they opened their houses to welcome LGBTQ+ company from everywhere in the world.”
The Impartial is the official publishing associate of Pleasure in London 2022.
Kaynak: briturkish.com