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You may have spotted a video making the rounds on social media. Called “What if we treated straight couples the way gay couples are treated on holiday?” – this ATTN and Virgin Holidays collaboration features all too familiar comments, such as “You must be the fun straight couple of the resort” and “You two? On honeymoon? Hahaha”. It hits the nail on the head in terms of the reactions us holigayers may face even in “progressive” destinations. The video was made to highlight new research* by Virgin Holidays, revealing that just one in 20 LGBT+ couples are at ease showing affection on holiday. What’s more, half of LGBT+ couples fear judgement and mockery, and are worried about their safety abroad. One in 10 LGBT+ travellers have been threatened with physical violence on holiday and one in three LGBT+ travellers have experienced discrimination, including judgement and ridicule. This compares to three quarters of straight couples being more affectionate with their partners on holiday than at home. In other words, it’s clear the tourism industry still has a little further to go…