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LGBTQ rights rollback under spotlight as U.S. LGBTQ cruise is blocked by Turkey and Egypt

An Atlantis Events LGBTQ-focused cruise aboard the Scarlet Lady was blocked from Turkish ports and then denied entry by Egypt, forcing a reroute and touching more than 1,000 U.S. travelers aboard a 1,900-guest voyage. Turkish officials cited “morality” concerns, Egypt followed suit, and the ship diverted to Crete. The episode highlights a broader global rollback of LGBTQ rights in some countries and renews calls from passengers and rights advocates to rethink where LGBTQ travelers spend their dollars and how communities are supported by tourism.

via CNN|

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LGBTQ Cruise Denied Entry in Egypt Following Turkey Ban

An LGBTQ charter cruise operated by Atlantis Events aboard Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady was denied entry to Alexandria, Egypt, just hours before arrival after Turkey had previously barred the ship from Kusadasi; the 10-night Mediterranean itinerary was adjusted to replace Turkish ports with Egypt/Crete, with no explanation given by authorities. Atlantis says it has docked in Egypt before without incident, and Patti LuPone publicly condemned the decision.

via USA Today|

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Turkey Barred All-Gay Cruise Over 'Moral Values' While Patti LuPone Performs Aboard

Turkish authorities blocked Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady from docking at Kuşadası—part of an all-LGBTQ+ voyage led by Atlantis Events—citing that the group’s behavior did not align with the country’s 'moral values.' The ship, carrying about 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and Patti LuPone, was forced to skip Kuşadası and Istanbul and reroute to Cairo and Crete. LuPone expressed shock on social media, while Atlantis officials criticized the decision as unprecedented in its 36-year history.

via The Guardian|

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Turkey blocks LGBTQ+ cruise from docking, reroutes Mediterranean voyage

Turkish authorities canceled port calls for Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady, a LGBTQ+-focused cruise chartered by Atlantis Events, citing 'moral standards' and 'family values.' The ship, carrying about 2,000 passengers, was scheduled to dock in Kusadasi and visit Istanbul but will not call at Turkey and will instead reroute to Cairo, Egypt and Crete. The move drew criticism from Atlantis CEO Rich Campbell and prompted Patti LuPone to express shock after plans to perform on the cruise; the U.S. Embassy reportedly could not intervene to overturn the decision.

via USA Today|

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Turkey bars US LGBTQ+ cruise from docking over ‘moral standards’

Turkish authorities blocked Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady, part of Atlantis Events’ Athens-to-Venice LGBTQ+ cruise, from docking in Kuşadası and Istanbul, citing “moral standards” and “family values.” Atlantis plans to reroute to Cairo and Crete, with about 1,100 of the roughly 1,900 passengers from the United States; officials have framed the group as incompatible with Turkish society, and the move comes amid longstanding tensions over LGBTQ+ rights in Turkey.

via CNN|

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