Our Story
Queer Travel Club began with a question: Why doesn’t travel feel like it truly belongs to us?
As queer women navigating the world, we saw the gaps. Too often, travel spaces overlooked queer communities, as well as Black and Global Majority communities. Safety didn’t always feel guaranteed, price points weren’t accessible or flexible, and representation was limited, with experiences rarely reflecting the diversity of our community.
So we created what we couldn’t find.
As the UK and Europe’s first queer women and Black-led travel company, we design culturally rich, small, and intimate group trips that challenge preconceptions and reimagine how we move through the world. Our experiences centre community, gives back locally and resists exploitative tourism. We are building intentional space for queer travelers to gather and to build community.
We believe travel should feel affirming, transformative, and authentic through local connections. It should also be a space for self-care, celebrate who we are, and to expand our chosen families across borders.
Meet the founders
Lexie and Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir are a London-based married couple and change-makers in the travel industry. They work with global tourism boards and are on the boards of Belmond LGBTQ+ Committe and IGLTA (International LGBTQ+ Assiociation. They are frequent voices at WTM Africa, WTM London, and Icons of Inclusion, where they advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility and representation for Black people and People of Colour in the travel industry.
With over 15 years of experience as activists, entrepreneurs, and travel specialists, they work with leading travel brands, trusted local partners, and LGBTQ+ grassroots organisations worldwide. Bringing a unique global perspective and bespoke services that offer something far beyond the mainstream travel industry.
Lexie Shaibu-Lenoir (she/her)
Lexie is a Parisian with heritage from Guadeloupe and she is an accomplished Wedding & Event Planner with over 15 years of experience. As the founder of Queer Weddings, she is passionate about creating luxury experiences that celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community.
Lexie is a member of the Belmond LGBTQ+ Committee and has planned weddings at some of London’s most prestigious venues. Beyond weddings, she has led operations for major community events, including UK Black Pride, and for travel conferences like Icons of Inclusion, bringing her creativity, precision, and expertise to Queer Travel Club.
Favourite Destinations: Japan & Mexico
Favourite Food/dessert: Chinese food (vegetarian) and homemade coconut sorbet (Guadeloupe).
Favourite music: Zouk
Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir (she/her)
Aisha is a British award-winning social entrepreneur who grew up in Nigeria and Ghana. She has spent over a decade working in LGBTQ+ travel and events, founding the queer tour and nightlife company Moonlight Experiences. Aisha is also a Board member of the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and co-founder of The Common Press, London’s queer intersectional bookshop café and one of the city’s Top 9 Best Independent Bookshops.
She brings her experience in creating queer spaces, promoting visibility, equity, and harnessing the economic power of travel and community to help the queer community thrive culturally, socially, and economically. Her activism extends to grassroots organisations such as UK Black Pride and GiveOut, which funds over 40 LGBTQ+ rights organisations worldwide, helping them defend and advance their work.
Favourite Destinations: Ghana & Brazil
Favourite Food: West African cuisine from Pounded Yam to Jollof rice.
Favourite music: Afrobeats / Ampiano and Global beats.
Work with us
We’re growing and looking for passionate Volunteers, Trip Managers, and Trip Partners to help us create beautiful travel experiences.
Whether you love planning, exploring new destinations, leading activities, or sharing your travel expertise, there’s a place for you on our team. Come help us build community toconnect queer travelers across the world.
Queer Travel Club is a Proud member of Virtuoso. It means that you can expect quality, reliable and outstanding service on our trips.