A tech start up is trying to help make travel safer for the LGBTQ+ community with a platform described as the world's largest short-term vacation rental marketplace for gay travelers.The site is called MisterBandB.com. It features one million hosts in countries worldwide, all confirmed to be LGBTQ+ friendly.One host in San Francisco told CBS News Bay Area he loves providing a safe travel space for LGBTQ+ vacationers. Joaquin Aran has lived in his San Francisco home for three years.
And on the way back to the airport, this is how I created Mr. B and B,' said founder Jost. The global traveler and entrepreneur is now living in Paris, France. The website is getting support from investors and hosts like Arana, who also uses the site to travel himself.'We have traveled to Norway, the Philippines, Taiwan, Portugal and India,' said Arana.He admitted traveling can be risky in some states and countries if you are gay.