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Malta has won the title of best destination for LGBT+ holidaymakers for the fourth year in a row.
The island nation topped the Europe Rainbow Index, beating 48 other countries to the number one spot.
The country scored 90 per cent in the index thanks to its LGBT+ friendly laws, policies and lifestyle acceptance.
Malta leads the pack by a sizeable margin, with the number two country, Belgium, scoring 73 per cent.
The annual index, compiled since 2009 by ILGA-Europe, ranks countries based on how their laws and policies impact on the lives of LGBT+ people.
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Equality, family issues, hate speech, legal gender recognition, freedom of expression and asylum rights all contribute towards the rankings too.
“The Maltese have a reputation for kindness and excellent hospitality, and this is absolutely reflected in how they welcome all travellers to the island, including the LGBT+ market,” said Peter Vella, director UK and Ireland of Malta Tourism Authority.
“Malta holds a unique combination of traditional and historical culture with a contemporary and welcoming mindset towards LGBT+ travellers and our people continue to set an impressive example for other European countries to follow.”
Same-sex marriage is legal in Malta, and gender-neutral passports were introduced last year.
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