| WE BELIEVE IN ACCEPTANCE, EQUALITY AND MIMOSAS BEFORE NOON. | Promotions | Sponsorships + Events | Awards | Community | Other Events | Joie de Vivre created its first hotel in San Francisco, and our company is still based there today. The progressive attitudes and initiatives of our home city and state, not to mention their sizable LGBT community, are key components of our company and how we welcome our guests. Diversity, acceptance and equality are values Joie de Vivre lives, breathes and works by. They influence our corporate culture, our hotels and the grass roots groups we support. Gay and Lesbian guests and employees are more than just valued members of our community. You'll find LGBT decision-makers in our executive suite, LGBT staff at our front desks and dining rooms, and LGBT newlyweds in our most romantic getaways.
Unlike some hotel companies, Joie de Vivre realizes that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travelers are not the same. Our LGBT guests hail from multiple generations and have varied interests. But it’s safe to say Joie de Vivre has a hotel for every LGBT traveler or group, whether they’re chasing Pride parties, meeting space or organic small plates. Maybe it’s a late night lounge scene you’re after, or a much-needed beach escape in LA or spa weekend in Big Sur. Perhaps it's a power breakfast in Silicon Valley or Sacramento. Whatever your desires, California’s largest collection of boutique hotels is ready with a one-of-a-kind experience that’s attuned to who you are.
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS FOR OUR LGBT FRIENDS Wedding Celebrations - You and your partner’s most special moment should happen in an environment you love. Whether it’s your wedding, shower, commitment ceremony, rehearsal dinner, or honeymoon, a Joie de Vivre hotel and/or restaurant is sure to complement your style and taste.
Pride in California - The Golden State is one of the most diverse, gay-friendly regions in the world. As a highlight, we’re offering 10% off our best available rates from May through September 2009. Non-Profit Returns - Book your meeting or reserve group space for your non-profit organization or other LGBT California group at a Joie de Vivre property and we’ll return 10% of your rate as a donation. Just fill out an RFP and request the 10% LGBT return in the comments field.
IN THE COMMUNITY We’re pleased to support the following groups on a regular basis: SF Pride
CALIFORNIA PRIDE San Francisco Dyke March – 6/27
SF LGBT Pride Parade / Celebration - 6/27 – 6/28
LA Pride – 6/12 – 6/14
Annual Pride of Monterey County Festival – date TBD
Sacramento Pride – date TBD
Santa Cruz Pride – date TBD (last year’s in June)
Long Beach Pride – 5/16 – 5/17
San Jose Pride – 6/13 – 6/14
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS Each of Joie de Vivre’s boutique hotels has been rated “Gay and Lesbian Approved” lodging by the Travel Alternatives Group. For more information on this special certification, visit www.tagapproved.com/tagapproved.cfm.
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EVENTS IN CALIFORNIA Events: Gay Night at Knott’s Berry Farm – 5/22 Gay & Lesbian Night at Great America – 5/24 AIDS LifeCycle – 5/31 – 6/6 National Queer Arts Festival – month of June At The Beach Weekend – 7/2 – 7/5 AIDS Walk – 7/19 Homo A Go Go – 7/29 – 8/2 West Coast Gathering – 8/31 – 9/8 Folsom Street Fair – 9/28 Gay Days Anaheim – 10/2 – 10/4 Castro Street Fair – 10/4 Sundance Stompede – 10/15 – 10/18 AIDS Walk – 10/18 Tranny Fest – TBD in November Film Festivals: Queer Women of Color Film Festival – 6/12 – 6/14 Frameline: San Francisco Intl LGBT Film Festival – 6/18 – 6/28 Outfest – 7/10 – 7/21 Sacramento Intl Gay and Lesbian Film Festival – 10/8 – 10/11 LA Femme Film Festival – October TBA Q Film Festival – October TBA
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