Beyond the rainbow destinations: A systematic review of LGBTIQ+ tourism research

Mar Algueró-Boronat, Rosa María Rodríguez-Artola, Miguel Angel Moliner-Tena, Department of Business Administration and Marketing, Universitat Jaume I, Castello de la Plana

Tourism and Hospitality Research

Published online on November 07, 2025

Abstract

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This article presents a systematic review of 105 empirical studies on LGBTIQ+ tourism published between 1996 and 2024. The analysis reveals key trends, including a strong focus on gay travellers and developed countries, while highlighting the ...