{
  "id": 19304751,
  "title": "LGBTQ+ tourism, Spain is the most popular destination. Italy is running to close the gap",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/turismo-lgbtq-spagna-meta-piu-gettonata-litalia-corre-per-recuperare",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T07:56:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/turismo-lgbtq-spagna-meta-piu-gettonata-l-italia-corre-recuperare-gap-AJRfVrAC"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "The European continent remains the safest destination for LGBTQ+ tourists, but not all countries are equal. Spain will take the top spot in 2026, surpassing Malta which had been leading for 10 years, while Italy ranks 36th out of 49 countries analyzed. According to the Rainbow Map 2026, Europe's average score for LGBTQ+ rights has increased by 2.75% to 43%, with the EU average at 52%. Italy scores 24.11%, losing a position from last year and sparking concerns about its impact on the country's economy and tourism.",
  "summary": "Italy ranks 36th out of 49 states analysed, with a score of 24.11% compared to the European average of 43%.",
  "key_points": [
    "Spain leads LGBTQ+ tourism ranking with 88.7/100 points",
    "Italy ranks 36th with 24.11% score, far below average",
    "Many LGBTQ+ workers feel uncomfortable, anxious during business trips"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}