The Sonders & Beach Family of Brands
Sonders & Beach is an international group of specialized companies whose brands span the full spectrum of the travel and hospitality industry. Since our founding in 2002, we have been dedicated to creating and supporting unique travel experiences with a strong focus on social inclusion and environmental sustainability. We specialise in the LGBTQ+ market and are committed to promoting safe and welcoming travel for everyone. Our motto is “Free to travel as you are”.
Sonders & Beach includes the following operating entities:
S&B Hospitality excels in the seamless orchestration of hotel operations. From attentive guest services to efficient facility management, the team is committed to delivering exceptional experiences. This dedication ensures that every stay is marked by comfort, quality, authentic Italian cuisine, and memorable moments — setting new standards in hotel management. At our properties, every guest is free to be themselves. In addition to managing our own accommodations, we also provide outsourcing and facility management services.
Quiiky Travel is Italy’s leading tour operator focused on the LGBTQ+ market. Our inbound Untold History Tours offer fascinating insights into the LGBTQ+ history of Italy’s most exciting destinations. Our outbound tour programs also focus on the LGBTQ+ market, with special attention to selecting the most welcoming and safest destinations, while always ensuring an excellent travel experience for our clients.
QMagazine is Italy’s only travel magazine dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community. The magazine is published once a year in English and Italian, in both digital and print editions. In addition, QMagazine features an English-language online blog launched in 2021, targeting the North American market and aiming to become a leading source of information for English-speaking LGBTQ+ travelers interested in Italy’s destinations, wine, food, and lifestyle.
S&B Services & Consultancy is the Sonders & Beach Group division dedicated to integrated services for the travel industry, combining advanced business consulting and training with the delivery of specialized operational services. Its goal is to improve organizational efficiency, increase flexibility, and help companies adapt to market changes through the optimized management of spaces, human resources, and business activities.
We offer professional training programs for travel and hospitality professionals, including LGBTQ+ tourism courses, diversity and inclusion training, and revenue and marketing management. We specialize in developing communication strategies and marketing plans for the LGBTQ+ travel segment.
QueerVadis is the first international accreditation and certification program based on its proprietary protocol for LGBTQ+ welcoming travel businesses. Developed by Sonders & Beach in partnership with the international certification body RINA, the protocol is recognized by AITGL (Italian Gay & Lesbian Tourism Association) and ELTA (European LGBTQ+ Travel Alliance).
I Moreschi redefines Italian hospitality as the first boutique hotel collection that combines a hedonistic spirit with a queer-friendly approach.
Our vision celebrates beauty, identity, and pleasure through charming residences located in emerging, off-the-beaten-path destinations.
We offer not just rooms, but immersive stays designed for aesthetically minded travelers, LGBTQ+ and beyond. Each hotel becomes a sensory haven where Italian design meets local culture, entertainment, and wellness. The model is replicable, inclusive, and built for scalability.
