While American anti-gay activists are busy campaigning against gay equality, driving away gay visitors, much of the rest of the western world is engaging in a fierce competition for pinkbucks, which, of course, depend on not just tolerant but friendly social climes. The latest to up the ante is the city of London, which just opened a LGBT Tourist Information Office at the stylish Ku Bar on Lisle Street in the Soho queer ‘hood.
It’s no surprise to learn that the folks at the tourist office touts London as the most gay friendly city in the world. That’s their job. But here at GayCities we can attest that it is indeed one of the most fascinating and diverse gay cities in the world. Just last spring, the city hosted our very own founder, Scott Gatz, and he got a first hand look at all it has to offer, from world class Indian food to the fabulous nightclub Heaven. The streets of Soho bustle with gay life.
And this year we hired a terrific London journalist and champion, David Oppedisano, to create what we humbly believe is the best gay guide to the city, one that’s unparalleled both in detail and scope. Here’s how David sums up London’s many charms:
The downside? It’s too expensive to stay forever. Maybe the tourist board can tackle that little problem next…