The lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender sector is creating a dynamic and influential contribution to the worldwide tourism industry, based on World Travel & Tourism Council president David Scowsill. Addressing the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, Scowsill explained the LGBT market within the U.s. alone is estimated to be over US $55 billion and around US$165 billion globally. Significantly, the LGBT sector is growing faster than the wider tourism economy, growing by almost ten per cent in 2012 year-on-year, against global growth of the industry of around three per cent. Scowsill explained: “This is because travel is a life-style for many people on this world, whatever their sexuality.  “Even inside the toughest times, it is still a concern for populations worldwide. “Travel drives economies and creates jobs.  “Even in...
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