For merchants

Get your venue on the map.

Join the Austin Pilot Merchant Program and be one of the first verified LGBTQ+ safe spaces on The Queer Route.

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Why merchants apply

The US LGBTQ+ travel market is worth over $100B annually. Queer travelers spend more, stay longer, and — more than any other segment — return only to venues that make them feel safe. The Queer Route puts your venue in front of that community, in the moment they're deciding where to go.

  • Featured placement in the Austin launch — first cohort of verified venues
  • Direct access to high-spend LGBTQ+ travelers actively planning trips
  • Community-vetted safe-space badge that customers actually trust
  • First-party review + insights dashboard so you understand your queer customer
  • Co-marketing on our launch push across social and press
  • No pay-to-play safety ratings — just fair, community-driven discovery

Now Live · Austin & Beyond

We are actively onboarding bars, restaurants, cafes, hotels, and community spaces to our verified network. Apply today to get your venue mapped.

  • · Featured placement on the live map
  • · Fast-track community verification within 14 days
  • · Dedicated onboarding support & merchant kit