When the California Supreme Court overturned the state's ban on same sex marriage in May, it created an opportunity for California to further capitalize on the gay tourism market.
The Los Angeles area in particular is among the Top 10 cities visited by gay travelers, according to the Travel Industry Association.
Accordingly, while it is still possible for gays and lesbians to marry in the state – the court's ruling may be reversed in November – the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors' Bureau has highlighted some of the city's most "gay friendly" establishments, including many in the San Fernando Valley.
Of the six hotels the bureau, also known as LA Inc., considers ideal for gay and lesbian wedding parties, two – the Sheraton Universal and the Warner Center Marriott – are in the Valley. Both hotels have been approved by the Travel Alternatives Group, which means that they actively seek gay travel revenues, in addition to creating hiring policies, services and support specifically for gays and lesbians.
At the Sheraton Universal, Richard Reeves is director of transient sales. The position requires him to handle all of the hotel's business contracts and leisure programs. Under his leadership, the Sheraton Universal became TAG-approved roughly four years ago. Reeves formerly worked at a Sheraton on the Westside that already had TAG approval. This allowed him to use the knowledge he gained there at the Sheraton Universal. Reeves feels that because of the Sheraton Universal's location – "we're a Hollywood landmark" – it was especially important that the hotel be gay friendly.
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The Los Angeles area in particular is among the Top 10 cities visited by gay travelers, according to the Travel Industry Association.
Accordingly, while it is still possible for gays and lesbians to marry in the state – the court's ruling may be reversed in November – the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors' Bureau has highlighted some of the city's most "gay friendly" establishments, including many in the San Fernando Valley.
Of the six hotels the bureau, also known as LA Inc., considers ideal for gay and lesbian wedding parties, two – the Sheraton Universal and the Warner Center Marriott – are in the Valley. Both hotels have been approved by the Travel Alternatives Group, which means that they actively seek gay travel revenues, in addition to creating hiring policies, services and support specifically for gays and lesbians.
At the Sheraton Universal, Richard Reeves is director of transient sales. The position requires him to handle all of the hotel's business contracts and leisure programs. Under his leadership, the Sheraton Universal became TAG-approved roughly four years ago. Reeves formerly worked at a Sheraton on the Westside that already had TAG approval. This allowed him to use the knowledge he gained there at the Sheraton Universal. Reeves feels that because of the Sheraton Universal's location – "we're a Hollywood landmark" – it was especially important that the hotel be gay friendly.
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