Yes, those that charge per room have already established what they want for that room, regardless of one or two people...so the single traveler is still not getting a break. Even though the person is alone, he/she will pay the same amount as two people in the room. Some charge per room, some per person...but however it's quoted and charged, it will still "cover" that room. (Per room charges usually say "up to so many people"...then there are additional charges if more are allowed. The additional charges are never as high as the original per person or per room charge.)

In essence, the one price per cabin/room IS what is being considered. Each cruise line, hotel, resort, etc. needs to make a certain amount per accommodation and, because that amount is usually based on (or figured out) two occupants, the supplement is added to a single traveler to offset the difference...which explains why a single person doesn't pay half the price. It's also why it is so much cheaper per person for extra persons in a cabin/room. The reason why total cost per person is genuinely higher for "special" or "exclusive" gay packages, events, resort weeks, cruises, etc. is because of personalities, services, staff, and a number of other things that are hired, arranged (therefore have to be paid for) for the trip, resort, cruise that is taking place. It isn't usually the "cruise as it usually is" or "the going routine of the resort" that is offered, but specially contracted entertainment, excursions, etc. in addition to the cruise, resort amenities and offerings themselves. I don't want to get too lengthy here...I already was for my original comment...but I think you can follow my point. A hotel wants to make so much "to cover", so they are going to make sure they get that much (on average) for every room that is booked. If something is going to be special, something different or more is included, must be paid for, so an additional amount must be charged.

I wasn't counted or asked or included or anything! This is the kind of information that has pumped out every year, at least since I've been a travel agent. Statistics back it all up, but a lot of this is used as a means to get agents/agencies and other travel professionals to "corner a niche market", almost using the gay community as a means to make more money but without any effort to change attitudes. It's possible to take advantage of the opportunity to solicit and sell to a population and to serve them as amicable and professionally as any other clients... because "it's part of your job", "business is business", and "you make good money with these people". But, I've heard the comments, snickers, and jokes made "when the coast is clear" and the money is being counted. I say it is good to know that there are GLBT doing so well and that they influence the travel industry and other businesses, as well as the overall economy with their spending habits and presence. Constant increased exposure to GBLT throughout travel destinations and places of interest in the world does encourage more acceptance and tolerance. And, it is good to know that there are opportunities for these travelers to enjoy places and things exclusively packaged for them and their interests. So, I am not boo-ing anything...I'm simply pointing out that there is another side to the story. I worked for an agency that HATED gays (including me, I found out later) but wanted to be "the" agency that all gays would go to. They hired me to lure, drum up, bring in, solicit every gay client I could by any means because "their money is green like everybody else's and that's all this agency cares about". The agency was "willing" to make some donations to organizations (such as RI Projects Aids) IF they got in on a cruise deal that filled ALL of the cabins set by the agency as a minimum...and ONLY after what "we" wanted to make as a profit was skimmed off the top first. I know that some gay people don't care as long as they get a good price and they get the trip they wanted, but it might make a difference to some if they are aware of this and would prefer to do business with people who really are not bigoted.

Martin, you're life is a vacation!!!!!

yes,they are more friendly than the USA Robing is right about this.

I wasn't included either

Those are some really interesting statistics. Maybe hotels and resorts should start doing more advertising in gay and lesbian publications. Actually, when planning our trip for later this year, I noticed that a lot of European hotels advertised being "gay friendly"... does that mean the other hotels aren't?

does this mean gays/lesbians are more adventurous? or are they richer than heterosexuals?