Rich Campbell
Rich Campbell is the President and CEO of Atlantis Events, a travel company that specializes in organizing LGBTQ-focused cruises and events. Recently, he made headlines after Turkish authorities denied the Scarlet Lady cruise ship, chartered by his company, permission to dock in Kuşadası due to its association with LGBTQ groups. This marked a significant moment for Campbell's 36-year-old company, as it was the first instance of being refused docking rights based on the identity of its passengers.
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Rich Campbell, CEO of Atlantis Events, stated that the cruise ship has visited Kusadasi 13 times in the last 25 years.
Hbtq-kryssningsbåt avvisas från Egypten och Turkiet
Sweden· 2026-07-11
Rich Campbell, the president and CEO of Atlantis Events, expressed surprise at the decision to block the cruise.
Twice-rejected American cruise puts spotlight on rollback of LGBTQ rights, passengers say
United States· 2026-07-11
Rich Campbell, chairman and CEO of Atlantis Events, commented on the situation regarding the cruise ship.
Turkiet blockerar kryssningsfartyg med hbtq+-personerSweden· 2026-07-06
Rich Campbell is the president and chief executive of Atlantis Events, who was shocked by Turkey's decision to block the cruise.
Turkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’ | LGBTQ+ rights
United Kingdom· 2026-07-06
Rich Campbell, president and CEO of Atlantis Events, expressed shock at the Turkish authorities' decision to deny docking for the cruise ship due to the identity of its passengers.
Туреччина заборонила круїзному лайнеру з ЛГБТ-туристами заходити до своїх портів
Ukraine· 2026-07-06
Rich Campbell is the President and CEO of Atlantis Events, which had its ship denied docking permission.
Türkei verweigert LGBTQ-Kreuzfahrtschiff das Anlegen - Panorama
Germany· 2026-07-04