Tourist Spaces among Gay Individuals in Hungary: A Study of the Trialectics of Space

This study examines the travel patterns and preferences of gay individuals in Hungary, drawing on the results of a questionnaire. It focuses on three key aspects of LGBTQ travel behavior. First, which destinations are perceived as LGBTQ-friendly? Second, where did the participants travel during their last three trips? These spatial patterns were analyzed in comparison to established and perceived LGBTQ tourism spaces. The findings indicate that Hungarian lesbian and gay individuals are aware of prominent gay-friendly destinations in Europe. However, their recent travel choices show that they do not always visit these destinations. While some LGBTQ-friendly cities in Western Europe were visited, most respondents preferred domestic travel, with popular international destinations including neighboring countries such as Croatia and Austria. Compared to the general Hungarian population, a notable difference is that members of the gay and lesbian community are more inclined to visit neighboring countries, followed by classic LGBTQ-friendly destinations in Western Europe, such as Spain.