Nashville continues to attract attention as a destination for GLBT tourists. The August issue of Passport Magazine, a leading voice on gay travel, features Nashville as a prime spot for a vacation.
The article was written by Rich Rubin who visited Nashville earlier this year after being invited by the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau. Some people might find Nashville an unusual choice, but covering Music City was an easy decision for Passport editor-in-chief Andrew Mersmann. Mersmann stated that he was ‘pleasantly surprised’ by the depth of Nashville’s gay scene and business community.
Andrew Belonsky, editor of leading gay culture blog Queerty, also admits he was caught off guard by Nashville’s diversity.
‘I had no idea Nashville’s culture ran so deep,’ said Belonsky, ‘The city has it all: music, museums and a thriving club scene.’
Increasing GLBT tourism in Nashville will benefit local businesses, gay-owned or otherwise. Nashville GLBT Chamber of Commerce President John Wade was pleased with how the article addressed a broad range of Nashville’s assets.
“This story could appear in any travel publication and would demonstrate to diverse demographics why Nashville would be on anyone’s list of travel destinations,” said Wade, “The fact that he made the case for the gay traveler makes it all the better!”
Additional coverage of Nashville in the GLBT travel media is expected over the next few years. Local hotels, businesses, and attractions have banded together to bring more gay writers into town and reinforce Music City’s welcoming atmosphere.
