In The Press
South China Morning Post, November 2018
Safe travel destinations for LGBT people? There’s an app for that now
“The LGBTQ community has 23 per cent more disposable income than their heterosexual counterparts, they travel more frequently and spend more when in resorts,” says Darren Burn, the managing director of TravelGay.com, a gay travel, entertainment and lifestyle guide, and OutOfOffice.com, which arranges tailor-made holidays and gay group trips.
British Airways Business Life, June 2018
Business Life competition winner Darren Burn is on a "social mission" to open up the world to LGBT travellers
TTG Media, May 2018
OutOfOffice.com acquires TravelGay parent
LGBT travel company OutOfOffice.com has purchased travel guide website operator Out4You for a “six figure sum” to help accelerate its growth plans.
The Times, May 2018
Out and About
Ross Marshall may be best known as the boss of Your Golf Travel, but he is also an investor in the biggest LGBT travel firm in the world. OutOfOffice.com, founded by Darren Burn, a former ITN News journalist, yesterday acquired Out4You, the company behind the TravelGayAsia.com and TravelGayEurope.com websites. It is aiming to raise £10 million to invest in growth. Given that Grindr, the gay dating app, was valued at $380 million in its recent sale, it could be money well spent.
Travel Weekly, May 2018
OutOfOffice.com acquires LGBT travel specialist Out4You
LGBT travel firm OutOfOffice.com yesterday acquired Out4You, the company behind the TravelGayAsia.com and TravelGayEurope.com websites.
The Independent, February 2018
Bermuda same-sex marriage repeal means some cruise ships can't host gay weddings
Darren Burn, founder and managing director of the upmarket gay travel specialist, Out Of Office, said: ”It’s disastrous, a backward step. They’re taking a lot of money from cruise lines.”
The Independent, March 2017
The best gay and lesbian holidays to celebrate a same sex wedding anniversary
Three years on from same-sex marriage in the UK, LGBT travel expert Darren Burn picks the best gay-friendly honeymoon destinations
The Sun, November 2016
All aboard Trans Europe sailing
Director, November 2016
OutOfOffice.com entrepreneur Darren Burn seeks rapid expansion of LGBT-friendly travel brand
LGBT-friendly luxury travel company OutofOffice.com has enjoyed month-on-month growth since launching in January. As co-founder Darren Burn - an IoD 99 member - looks towards expansion, he asks our expert panel how best to attract venture capital.
The Independent, October 2016
From South Africa to the Maldives: Surprising holiday destinations for LGBT travellers
A new survey showed a quarter of LGBT travellers hide their true selves on holiday. Where, aside from the obvious hotspots, can you feel safe? OutOfOffice.com spoke to the Independent to give our top destinations.
Attitude Magazine, April 2016
Israel Tourism Ministry say reaction to controversial Tel Aviv Pride ad was "priceless"
Speaking to LGBT travel company OutOfOffice.com, Naama Oryan-Kaplan, director of the UK and Ireland for the Israel Government Tourist Office, said: "Initially, social media was buzzing with disgust and bafflement at the teaser billboards plastered across London, and it is easy to see why; our messaging was controversial and lacked information.
Various, March 2016
61% of LGBT travellers wouldn't travel to destinations where it is illegal to be gay
Out Of Office ran a travel survey to examine LGBT consumers' travel trends. The results found that 61% of LGBT travellers wouldn't travel to destinations where it was illegal to be gay.
Attitude Magazine, 7 March 2016
Gay Times Magazine, 7 March 2016
The Guardian, February 2016
New gay travel firm increases holiday choice for LGBT travellers
It was personal experience that drove Darren Burn to launch LGBT travel specialist OutOfOffice.com. "I went to Egypt with my ex-boyfriend a couple of years ago and I spent ages researching where was safe and open to go," he says. "But when we got there the hotel was really unwelcoming - we had to find somewhere else. I realised I should be able to go anywhere in the world and have that reassurance."
The Mail On Sunday, February 2016
A flying start for LGBT travel firm hoping to revolutionise the sector
Outofoffice, a new internet-based lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) luxury travel company, has turned over £250,000 since launching last month.
The Telegraph, January 2016
Travel agency for gay-friendly holidays turns over £1m in three months
OutOfOffice.com, a new start-up offering gay-friendly holidays, has proved a hit with travellers across the globe.
Gay Times, February 2016
Our Top 14 destinations for 2016
Evening Standard, January 2016
Awkward moments inspired me to create gay-friendly tour firm
Gay Times, January 2016
This travel firm wants to save gay holidaymakers from awkward experiences
Attitude Magazine, January 2016
Gay travel - but not as you know it
British Airways Business Life, December 2015
Out Of The Ordinary
Travel Trade Gazette, December 2015
OutOfOffice.com aims to become "first port of call for gay travellers"
Gay Star News, December 2015
Former ITV News journalist launches gay-friendly travel company
A new LGBTI-friendly travel company is being launched by former ITV News journalist Darren Burn.
Metro, June 2015
LGBT-friendly stays a click away
British Airways Business Life, October 2014
What Darren Did Next
The Times, October 2014
Apple unveils new (role) model: a gay CEO
