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As 2013 comes to a close, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association would like to wish its members, partners, and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the IGLTA eNewsletter a look at some of the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014.
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Cuba looking to become gay travel hotspot
GayHills
From March 28: Even with U.S. State Department travel restrictions and a checkered past of treating the gay community, Cuba is looking to attract LGBT travelers and bring them — and their money — to what was once a forbidden country to Americans.
What does Gmail's new inbox mean for email marketing?
By Liz Murphy
From Aug. 14: In 2012, there were 425 million active Gmail users worldwide, making it the biggest email provider on the planet. So when Google recently announced changes to the Gmail inbox by sorting all inbound messages into primary, social and promotions tabs, many users rejoiced. Given the sheer number of people who use the Gmail service, however, this change has left many asking one question: What does this new innovation mean for the email marketing campaigns and organizational newsletters of a business?
Persian Gulf countries may use medical exams to 'detect' gay visitors
Towelroad
From Oct. 7: Routine medical examinations conducted on visitors to a group of Middle Eastern nations known as the the Gulf Cooperation Countries may be used to "detect" gays, Gulf News reports, citing a senior Kuwaiti official.
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A successful website: 8 ways to get visitors to stick around
By Andrea Fischetti
From Aug. 28: When people land on your website, how much are they really engaging with your content? If you use Google Analytics, you should be able to make informed decisions about your website: knowing how much time people spend there, what pages they stay on or leave from and whether they return. Getting people to your site is a project in itself, but getting them to stay there and engage when they arrive is the hardest part. Here are eight sure ways to get them to stick around.
Finding gay-friendly tour operators and places
The New York Times
From April 30: As more countries propose legislation to legalize same-sex marriage, destinations and travel companies are increasingly marketing themselves to gay travelers. But John Tanzella, president of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, warned that not all those who talk the talk necessarily walk the walk.
#Hashtags? #WhatsTheBigDeal?
By Amber Bynum
From June 5: Many businesses have realized that engaging customers through social media is essential these days. However, most users do not understand the importance or meaning behind the hashtag.
IGLTA statement on Russia's anti-gay laws
IGLTA
From Aug. 21: IGLTA issued the following statement to the press on Aug. 16: "IGLTA and our IGLTA Foundation join our members and allies to express our deep concern with Russia's attempts to silence and isolate LGBT citizens and their allies. This repression is no different than that of any other nation that violates human rights — such as Uganda, Cameroon, Zimbabwe or Jamaica — and puts LGBT people, our families and friends in harm's way.
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10 cheat-sheet tips about websites
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From June 19: When it comes to website design and content, here are 10 quick, easy-to-remember tips that will help you develop websites that work. Use this article as a cheat-sheet to ensure you'll pass the test of an effective website.
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