Despite numerous calls for tourism research on the LGBTQ + community beyond western developed nations, this gap remains unaddressed in a way that empowers LGBTQ + people – particularly those in places where such identities are still criminalised. Travel can play an essential role in the lives of LGBTQ + people by providing a space for identity exploration, affirmation and reinvention. Yet, the risks inherent to participants and researchers alike have impeded such research from being conducted. This paper identifies these risks and discusses theoretical and methodological approaches to elucidate and provide solutions. Finally, a research agenda is provided to guide exploration.

尽管许多人呼吁对西方发达国家以外的 LGBTQ + 社区进行旅游研究，但这一差距仍未以赋予 LGBTQ + 人权力的方式得到解决 - 特别是那些在此类身份仍被定为犯罪的地方的人。通过为身份探索、肯定和重塑提供空间，旅行可以在 LGBTQ + 人群的生活中发挥重要作用。然而，参与者和研究人员所固有的风险阻碍了此类研究的开展。本文确定了这些风险，并讨论了阐明和提供解决方案的理论和方法论方法。最后，提供研究议程以指导探索。