Tourism cashing in on the ‘pink dollar’
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The 'pink pound' or 'pink dollar' is believed to be worth billions of dollars, and tourism is one sector looking to benefit. We find out how the industry is trying to attract LGBT travellers, with countries like Nepal taking steps to be a more appealing destination.
Plus, we head to the coastal town of Sitges in Spain, where gay people have been holidaying for more than 100 years.
Producer/presenter: Daniel Rosney
(Photo: The Nomadic Boys in New Zealand. Credit: The Nomadic Boys)
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