Major Travel Hotspots Including the US and Japan Hit by LGBTQ+ Safety Warnings

Major travel hotspots including the US and Japan hit by LGBTQ+ safety warnings

A new LGBTQ+ travel risk map has assessed safety for LGBTQ+ travellers across 233 countries and territories worldwide, with conditions worsening in several nations including the US, India and Japan

LGBTQ+ Travel Risks Rise in 2026 as New Laws and Restrictions Emerge Worldwide - The Bulkhead Seat

It’s Pride Month, but unfortunately a lot of the world is still not so friendly and in some cases regressing on rights afforded to LGBTQ+ individuals. The legal and social landscape for LGBTQ+ travelers is becoming more challenging in several countries recently, according to the newly released LGBTQ+ Risk Map 2026 from Safeture and Riskline. The annual assessment evaluates conditions for LGBTQ+ travelers across 233 countries and territories, mea…