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gaytravel.com In Search of America`s First Gay Travel Guru to `Travel Queer Anywhere`

Social networks and public voting used to identify Guru for six-month position

Following the launch of its new website, gaytravel.com announces the search for its first Gay Travel Guru - a travel enthusiast to city-hop, mingle, and report on the hottest gay destinations in North America. To launch the search, representatives from the site will visit nine cities across the U.S. for its Guru Launch Party Tour.

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gay londonTHE GAY BUSINESS CONFERENCE - UK

Escaping The Recession How can `mainstream` and `gay` businesses and organizations do better business with consumers who identify as gay or bisexual?

"THE GAY BUSINESS CONFERENCE is a unique opportunity for businesses and organisations of all sizes to hear from an excellent group of Guest Speakers willing to share their pearls of wisdom" says Matthew. "It is also a great chance for those attending to network throughout the Conference and (for those who can stay on afterwards) at the evening Drinks Reception, meeting other delegates from all business and not-for-profit sectors keen to learn, exchange ideas and advice and make new contacts."

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kinkaidOne Global Industry Unites for Fairness
 
When Good Things Happen to Good Employees

By Tim Kincaid, EdD
 
I have enjoyed a lifelong love affair with aircraft, flying, and travel. It's no wonder that when I was first hired by American Airlines in 1992, I felt it was a near perfect match.
 
If you have ever worked for an airline, you probably share a real love of global travel. And whether you have worked as a flight crew member or on the ground, you also know that one of the meaningful rewards from airline employment comes from enjoying travel privileges and employee discounts as a way to reward on-the-job loyalty and outstanding service.

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ObinaGlobal Diversity and Inclusion Foundation Announces Atlanta as its Worldwide Headquarters

Influential Local Gay Executive Tapped as CEO/President

Chuck Obina, an Atlanta-based executive has been appointed as the first CEO/President of the recently launched Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation (GDIF).

To enhance global diversity, the foundation will establish and share best practices regarding maintaining a peek-performing, all-inclusive workforce. Offerings and assistance will include executive forums, managerial training, employee retention consultation, employee-focused self-discovery initiatives, and an array of other empowerment programs and services.

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Hawaii State House Approves Civil Unions Bill

Legislation now heads to Governor Lingle for consideration

Equality Hawaii,the state's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, and the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBT civil rights organization, today applauded the Hawaii State House for passing HB 444 by a 31-20 vote. The bill provides that equal rights and responsibilities of married couples in Hawaii be afforded to thousands of non-married couples in the state - including same-sex couples. The bill now heads to Governor Linda Lingle for her consideration.


ewanOut and Out.com Launch `Team OUT Today`

New online video channel follows the fast-paced setting of the world`s leading gay fashion and lifestyle brand

Out, the world's leading gay fashion and lifestyle brand, has created "Team OUT Today," a new online video channel that goes behind the scenes at the iconic Out brand. "Team OUT Today" follows Out team members, including Editor in Chief Aaron Hicklin, Fashion Director Grant Woolhead, Junior Fashion Editor Brent Coover, Associate Editor Noah Michelson, and Assistant Photo Editor Jason Rodgers, as they maneuver the publishing world to diligently design the magazine's June/July "Hot List Issue." The channel debuts today exclusively on Out.com and continues for six weeks with daily vlogs from the team members, weekly webisodes, polls, editorial, daily giveaways, and more.


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