Some international LGBTQ+ travelers pull back on U.S. trips: 'Why would I go there?'

Main Idea: International LGBTQ+ travelers are pulling back from U.S. trips because of trade tensions and anti-LGBTQ+ policies, and groups like Egale Canada and companies like misterb&b say they are shifting money to friendlier destinations instead.

Key Points:

• Some Canadian and European LGBTQ+ travelers are canceling or changing U.S. plans and booking trips in Canada or other countries instead.
• misterb&b said U.S. bookings by Canadian users fell 66% and by European users fell 32% from February to April compared with a year earlier.
• Egale Canada said it will avoid in-person U.S. events this year because of safety worries and anger over U.S. policies toward transgender people and Canada.
• The article says the U.S. could lose billions in visitor spending, even as some Pride events still report strong attendance.