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☆ Being Gay Is Illegal in Many Countries. L.G.B.T.Q. Travelers Are Going Anyway.
  + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Ainara Tiefenthäler | ) www.nytimes.com   time to read: +1 min
In the Maldives, gay sex may be punished with lashes and up to eight years in prison. Paradoxically, these trips are also all offered by travel companies founded by and catering to members of the L.G.B.T.Q. “I’m gay and I want to visit these places,” said Darren Burn, the founder of Out of Office, an inclusive luxury travel company. “And if I want to visit these places, then there are other gay people who do, too. So if we can enable them to do it in a fun, exciting and safe way, then that’s exactly what we’re here for.”A world that isn’t always friendlyBy some metrics, certain L.G.B.T.Q.
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☆ Analysis: Investment banking faultlines trigger European job shake-up
  + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Sinead Cruise | ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +5 min
Applications for financial services roles globally rose by 67% in the first quarter of 2023 against the same period last year, according to eFinancialCareers. Britain has already said it will scrap a cap on bank bonuses under plans to attract global financial sector talent. Worries about possible contagion triggered by the frailty of the U.S. regional banking system have also put some bank staff on a quest for more secure employment, sources say. Duncan Finlayson, managing director of the FinTech & Financial Services practice at Raines International, said some wanted meetings with chief financial officers to better understand the financial health of prospective employers. "Without a doubt some of the more established financial services platforms are under more heavy scrutiny," he said.
☆ Saudi Arabia says LGBTQ visitors are now welcome
  + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +8 min
CNN —As Saudi Arabia continues its drive to attract tourists, authorities in the country appear to be reaching out to a particularly lucrative section of the market: LGBTQ travelers. “Everyone is welcome to visit Saudi Arabia and visitors are not asked to disclose such personal details,” is the website’s response to the question on its FAQ page: “Are LGBT visitors welcome to visit Saudi Arabia?”It is not known exactly when the website was updated. Same-sex sexual activity is an offense in Saudi Arabia, according to Human Rights Watch. LGBTQ+ travelers are a lucrative market, according to Darren Burn, CEO of Out Of Office, a luxury travel planning service for the community, and of Travel Gay, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ travel platform. Human rights researcher Nora Noralla told CNN that the kingdom is following Qatar and Dubai in its bid to attract LGBTQ+ travelers.
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