Travel Patterns and Motivations of the Hungarian Gay and Lesbian Community

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ID3657098
AutoresBalázs Attila Szabó (0009-0000-3199-427X, University of Pecs, autor de correspondencia), Dávid Sümeghy (0000-0002-3008-9486, Lund University)
Año2024
Volumen71
Número13
Páginas2927-2950
Fecha de publicación2024-11-09
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00918369.2023.2275296
PMID37934474
OpenAlexW4388447011
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas50

Tourism plays a key role for gay people, as it is not only a way to escape from work, but also a source of liberation and self-embracement. This role can be particularly valued in societies and political environments that are perceived as hostile toward this group. The present study examines the travel motivations and habits of gay and lesbian people, based on a questionnaire sample of 1473 respondents. The results show that for this group, but especially for women, acceptance and an open culture are of paramount importance when choosing a destination. In contrast, services and events specifically targeted at this sector, which are popular in the Western world, do not typically influence decision-making (they tend to be more attractive to women). Sex per se is not a travel motivator for this group, but is an important feature of travel for men. In addition to gender, the services and activities that an individual engages in while traveling are influenced by the degree of their sexual embracement, the place of residence and the company with which the individual travels

Homosexuality · Lesbian · Political science · Politics · Residence · Sociology · Tourism · Demography · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Gender Studies · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts