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Besi Besemar September 22, 2013

Atlanta, USA

Atlanta’s reputation as a ‘gay friendly’ city and top U.S. gay travel destination has been acknowledged recently; in August Gaytravel.com listed Atlanta as one of the “Top 10 Gayest Cities in the South.”  While in June, Passport Magazine recognised Atlanta as a “Great Destination for Gay Families,” citing venues like the Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain Park and the Center for Puppetry Arts as ideal stops on a visiting family’s itinerary.

William Pate, president and CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, said: 

“Atlanta continues to receive recognition as the world’s most welcoming city.”

“The LGBT community is a very important travel segment for our city, and we offer a variety of events and promotions to encourage LGBT travellers to make a visit to Atlanta.”

Atlanta recently became a Silver Global Partner of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA)  and the city hosts a number of LGBT events throughout the year.

• Atlanta Pride Festival: October 12-13 is the largest pride festival in the Southeast of the USA, and provides an outlet for celebration while promoting equality. The festival draws more than 200,000 people to Atlanta, and serves as the center piece of the Atlanta Pride Committee’s activism efforts.

• Atlanta Black Pride Festival  is held over Labor Day weekend and provides a platform for African American LGBT community members to gather for music, film and parties throughout Midtown. The Out On Film Festival features eight days of cinematic showings that document the journeys of the gay community. The East Point Possums Show is a large, outdoor drag show that raises funds for charity by celebrating self-expression.

Buck Cooke, Executive Director of The Atlanta Pride Committee, said:  

“I have lived in the South all of my life, and I love that Atlanta is a city that honours its historical context and still pushes forward to reach for full equality for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, creed, culture or religion.

“At Atlanta Pride, we dream that dream every day.”

Atlanta, USA

An ever-growing metropolis, Atlanta boasts colourful neighbourhoods, each with its own local flavor. Midtown melds in-town glitz with a healthy dose of culture. The Westside, a former meatpacking district, is a magnet for foodies, fashionistas and design enthusiasts. Buckhead blends boutique shopping with fabulous dining, while Little Five points lives on the edge with its bohemian grunge culture.

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