Our newest guide for World Pride.

But it’s not just for World Pride (which by the way, kicks off this week) – it’s actually a guide for all LGBTQ travelers, complete with destination tips and upcoming global events. That and the week’s travel news, coming right up.

The pre-check

The week’s latest travel stories and news.

• Super fly (and safe).
  After reviewing 385 airlines, AirlineRatings.com ranked these 20 airlines as the best in safety standards, with Qantas ranked as #1.

• Going non-stop.
  Some of our favorite airlines are adding new flight routes to their arsenal, including more non-stop options to international destinations.

• Pilots wanted.
  Though the shortage of US pilots was a challenge even before the pandemic, it’s something that’s starting to actually affect flight operations.

• Your ticket to Hong Kong.
  As part of a major campaign to encourage tourism, Hong Kong’s gov is giving away some 500k flight tickets to travelers via lottery.
• DOT in the house.
  The DOT had a chat with the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee about upcoming changes for flights – here’s what to know.

Trending travel

Our curated guide made for LGBTQ travelers.
All travelers deserve to freely move about the world. But for some in the LGBTQ community, there can be real-life challenges to experiencing that freedom.  That’s why we worked with our KAYAK Pride Employee Resource Group to create a resource with tools and tips to help LGBTQ travelers get the information they need to feel safe, supported and excited about their next adventure. From upcoming events to destination inspiration, here’s a sneak peek of the guide:

• Safety first.
  Whether it’s your first trip or your hundredth, it never hurts to brush up on safety tips and advice – here are some things to keep in mind before you depart.
  Read Up

• Guides by the city.
  From Rome to NYC, Paris and more, we’ve got LGBTQ travel guides to popular cities around the world to help you jump-start your trip planning.
  Get the Guides

• Check the calendar.
  No matter the season, odds are there’s a festival or event happening that’s worth traveling for – check out upcoming LGBTQ events.
  See the schedule

• Enter your digital nomad era.
  Why work from home when you can work from anywhere? If you’re itching to find a new remote office, check out these LGBTQ-friendly destinations.
  Find where to WFH.

Want to see what other LGBTQ resources we have to offer? Browse our latest guide  for more.

Tricks of the trade

How to find Black-owned restaurants at your destination.
Looking for a place to eat during your upcoming trip? We’ve got an idea – use OpenTable’s Minority owned/operated filter to find Black-owned restaurants. Search for your destination on OpenTable via desktop, scroll through the filters and check the “Black/African American” box. This filter makes it easy to discover local restaurants and support Black business-owners.

Community voices

Well this just made us hungry – check out Marty Sandiego’s video on our Instagram to learn more about her favorite Black-owned businesses around the world.

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