Wednesday, June 5, 2024 A stunning 62.1% of LGBTQ+ travelers are turning to AI for innovative travel planning, revealing a growing trend in personalized, tech-driven travel experiences. A recent survey by leading travel publisher Matador Network reveals that nearly two-thirds (62.
1%) of LGBTQ+ travelers are open to using AI for planning or assisting with their summer travel this year. This trend underscores the increasing reliance on advanced technology within the LGBTQ+ community to enhance their travel experiences. Matador Network is at the forefront of this movement with GuideGeek, a free AI travel assistant designed to streamline and enrich trip planning for travelers globally.
The survey also shows that LGBTQ+ travelers are almost 16% more likely to have already used AI for travel and 25% more likely to plan to use AI for their summer travel. The global LGBTQ+ travel market is valued at over $200 billion, with the U.S.
LGBTQ+ community spending about 10% of its purchasing power on travel. GuideGeek excels at finding niche, inclusive, and off-the-beaten-path locations, providing instantaneous, customized itineraries. “GuideGeek is the perfect resource for every traveler, no matter where they’re headed or what they plan to do,” says Matador Network CEO Ross Borden.
“Travelers crave adventure, new places, and unique experiences, but they also want to feel safe along their journey and welcomed at their destination. With thousands of Pride Month events happening acros.
