Joey Amato

Joey Amato is the founder of Pride Journeys, a leading platform for LGBTQ travel, lifestyle, and culture. He connects readers to global experiences while elevating LGBTQ voices in travel media.
Joey Amato

Pride Journey: Atlanta

by Joey Amato Almost everyone has been to Atlanta at some point or another. Whether for a conference or just passing through the Hartsfield-Jackson airport, the busiest airport in the

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Pride Journey: Monterey, California

Monterey is home to a ton of sea life. We had the opportunity to take a guided kayak tour of Monterey Bay given by a company called Adventures by the Sea. During our one-hour excursion, we passed dozens of seals, otters, sea lions and other marine animals.

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Joey Amato

3 Ways to Reach LGBTQ Consumers in the New Normal

With more than $1 Trillion dollars of buying power and a lot of disposable income, the LGBTQ community will most likely come out in force when the country reopens for business. History and research have shown that this community is one of the first to resume travel and shopping after periods of uncertainty. Without large scale events as an advertising vehicle, your business needs to think outside the box to reach these customers.

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Pride Journey: Columbus, Ohio

If you are looking for an easy, affordable and fun city to visit, check out Columbus. You may be surprised at what this city has to offer, and you may keep coming back to experience its warmth and hospitality.

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Joe Woolley Takes Nashville LGBT Chamber to New Heights

When Lisa Howe announced she would be stepping down as Executive Director of the Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the Board, as well as its members, scrambled to find a replacement. Joe Woolley had served as President of the Chamber for two years prior to Howe’s resignation and decided to throw his name in the hat of potential applicants to succeed Howe, who had done an incredible job growing the Chamber.

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Pride Journey: Milwaukee

story and photos by Joey Amato One of my lifelong friends, Steven Binko, is a Milwaukee resident so I had a permanent tour guide for my visit. Our first stop

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