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- The Scarlet Lady, with 1,900 LGBTQ passengers, was denied docking by Turkey and Egypt and sent to Crete and Montenegro.
- Turkish officials said the guests were “incompatible with our society,” citing moral values and public concern.
- Egyptian authorities gave no public explanation and ordered the vessel to turn around just after midnight.
- LGBTQ travel operators warned the bans could cost Turkey and Egypt billions in pink-pound tourism.
