TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s tourism marketing agency has quietly removed the “LGBTQ Travel” section from its website, a move that has surprised and concerned many in the travel industry, especially in cities like Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and St. Petersburg—longtime top destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists.
The removal, which reportedly occurred in the past few months, has sparked backlash from business owners who cater to the LGBTQ+ community. They view it as the latest in a series of actions by state officials aimed at marginalizing the LGBTQ+ population.
This development follows several controversial moves by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, including his support for a bill that prohibits classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity, a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and a law intended to keep children from attending drag shows.
Critics argue that these actions, coupled with the quiet removal of LGBTQ+ travel resources, are part of a broader effort to erase the visibility and rights of the LGBTQ+ community in Florida.
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