OutCoast.com CEO and publisher Rachel Covello is on a mission to help LGBTQ+ travelers explore inclusive destinations across the United States. She works closely with travel leaders to create content highlighting inclusive cities, businesses and activities through her platform, OutCoast.com. In this video, Covello shares what inspired her to found OutCoast, the vision she had for the platform, and how it has grown from a Florida-based initiative to nationwide. She discusses how businesses can support OutCoast and the LGBTQ+ travel community, trends she’s seeing in today’s LGBTQ+ travelers, and how the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality community can get involved in upcoming OutCoast initiatives.

October is LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day was celebrated on Oct. 11. Women Leading Travel & Hospitality is proud to highlight the work that Covello and OutCoast are doing to support LGBTQ+ travelers, business owners and tourism leaders alike.