Spain was the most favorite destination for travelers because of their sexual orientation. Once a year, gays and lesbians bring the country earning over $ 6 billion.

Spain became the most famous destination among LGBT tourists, pushed aside France. Every year pilgrims with different sexual orientations bring the Spanish economy about $ 6.8 billion, says Bloomberg.

Assessment of the authorities, powers, blue tourists spend 30% more than their heterosexual counterparts. This fact significantly increases the economy of Spain, where tourism accounts for 12% of the entire workforce. And this situation is not good, even the conservative management of Spain.

In the battle for gay travelers power strongly emphasizes their own loyalty to sexual minorities. So, in 2005 Spain became a 3 state in Europe (after the Netherlands and Belgium), in which same-sex marriages were legalized. "Everything is extremely tolerant, and it's fun. You are given the opportunity to hold hands", - shares his impressions of Barcelona 32-year-old Brazilian Fabiano Ribeiro, who is traveling together with 2 friends.

At the beginning of August in Spain for the second time was 1 of the biggest gay festivals in Europe, which in the current quarter has attracted more than 71 thousand visitors. In honor of the event in the metropolis hung posters of male models. In addition, many shopping centers, swimming pools and Nightclubs have prepared the specialized deals for blue guests.

Executive Director of the European Association of gay tourism Carlos kytka believes that to attract the followers of the LGBT movement is economically advantageous, since it is this category of people is not tied to the school holidays. "We have the opportunity to travel in winter and summer and we spend a large amount of cash, which brings a lot of profits," he said.
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