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Here are Airbnb’s top-rated LGBTQ-friendly cities by guest reviews

Airbnb, the online marketplace for short-term and long-term stays, takes pride in its visible support of the LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe space for queer travelers and Hosts to connect.Airbnb recently analyzed Host listings and customer reviews with some totally gay results. They not only found the top 10 LGBTQ+ destinations, but also learned that inclusive language helped incentive LGBTQ+ travelers – who by the way make up a significant percentage of leisure travelers.A recent study found that 41 percent of LGBTQ+ travel respondents identified as Airbnb users, eight percent higher than American leisure travelers overall. Airbnb also identified a 90 percent surge of Hosts using inclusive language since 2017.Kit Williams, the acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and creator of the hit Netflix series EastSiders, and his husband John Halbach used inclusive language for their mid-century modern 1970s Joshua Tree listing, aptly named Benecia Oasis. “When my husband and I travel we always gravitate towards Airbnb listings that use inclusive language, so when we became Airbnb Hosts ourselves, we wanted to make sure our home in Joshua Tree was a space where everyone feels welcome,” Williams told Out Traveler last year. “The fact that more and more Hosts are taking this approach is a testament to the evolving attitudes and acceptance within our global community.”Turning its eye to travelers, Airbnb discovered inclusive language and welcoming environments made for some very positive LGBTQ+ experiences.Keep scrolling to find Airbnb’s top-rated cities for LGBTQ+ travelers based on customer reviews (listed in no particular order).RELATED: How Airbnb centers inclusive language to welcome LGBTQ+ travelersToronto, Ontario – CanadaThe Toronto skyline reflected on Lake Ontario.RELATED: Elska Shows You the Men of Toronto, Canada Up CloseSan Diego, California – USAThe Balboa Park Botanical Gardens in San Diego, CaliforniaRELATED: Surf, Sand, & Super Blooms: The Great Southern California Road TripPuerto Vallarta, Jalisco – MexicoThe Los Muertos Beach Pier in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoRELATED: Living la vida ‘Love Boat’ on the Discovery PrincessWilton Manors, Florida – USAEvery color of the rainbow is represented at the Stonewall Pride Parade in Wilton Manors, Florida.RELATED: This queer-inclusive Florida hotel offers a package that balances fun and detoxParis – FranceThe Eiffel Tower and the River Seine at sunset in Paris, FranceIRELATED: Elska brings you 30 of the sexiest men from romantic ParisMadrid – SpainThere are plenty of boys to love at the Orgullo Gay de Madrid (Madrid Pride) in Madrid, Spain.RELATED: How Spain aims to attract LGBTQ+ travelersChicago, Illinois – USAThe neighborhood of Northalsted, better known as Boystown, hosts the annual two-day Chicago Pride Fest and parade in Chicago, Illinois.Image by Dominique Robinson/ShutterstockRELATED: 70 picks from Sidetrack Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day boy-boy bacchanalSeattle, Washington – USAThe nighttime skyline of Seattle, Washington, set against the background of Mt. Rainier.RELATED: Seattle offers wet and wild queer romanceNew York City, New York – USAManhattan’s spectacular skyline at sunset in NYC.RELATED: Empire State of Pride – your ultimate gay guide to NYCLondon – United KingdomA festively decorated iconic double-decker bus cruises the London Pride Parade.RELATED: London calling – Your ultimate gay guide to the ultimate Brit city

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Here are Airbnb’s top-rated LGBTQ-friendly cities by guest reviews

Airbnb, the online marketplace for short-term and long-term stays, takes pride in its visible support of the LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe space for queer travelers and Hosts to connect.

Airbnb recently analyzed Host listings and customer reviews with some totally gay results. They not only found the top 10 LGBTQ+ destinations, but also learned that inclusive language helped incentive LGBTQ+ travelers – who by the way make up a significant percentage of leisure travelers.

A recent study found that 41 percent of LGBTQ+ travel respondents identified as Airbnb users, eight percent higher than American leisure travelers overall. Airbnb also identified a 90 percent surge of Hosts using inclusive language since 2017.

Kit Williams, the acclaimed actor, filmmaker, and creator of the hit Netflix series EastSiders, and his husband John Halbach used inclusive language for their mid-century modern 1970s Joshua Tree listing, aptly named Benecia Oasis.

“When my husband and I travel we always gravitate towards Airbnb listings that use inclusive language, so when we became Airbnb Hosts ourselves, we wanted to make sure our home in Joshua Tree was a space where everyone feels welcome,” Williams told Out Traveler last year. “The fact that more and more Hosts are taking this approach is a testament to the evolving attitudes and acceptance within our global community.”

Turning its eye to travelers, Airbnb discovered inclusive language and welcoming environments made for some very positive LGBTQ+ experiences.

Keep scrolling to find Airbnb’s top-rated cities for LGBTQ+ travelers based on customer reviews (listed in no particular order).