Black Meetings & Tourism

	TELLING THE STORIES OF A NATION If there were an extraordinarily compelling moment in time for African -Americans to tell their own stories, more than ever, it is (b) NOW(eb) ! On ...
	OUR COMMUNITY MUST UNIFY TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD IN TRAVEL/TOURISM/HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY The recent riverfront brawl in Montgomery, AL refocused attention on the racial divide that has infected our nation for centuries. And while I want to ...
	CARIBBEAN DESTINATIONS LEAVING MONEY ON TABLE BY NOT PURSUING THE $129 BILLION + AFRICAN-AMERICAN MARKET When I am contemplating international travel, I more often than not think of Caribbean destinations. Why? Because the region is close and convenient, ...
	ARE YOU BEHIND THE CURVE IN YOUR EFFORTS TO TARGET THE ETHNIC MARKET At a time when the industry is still rebuilding from the pandemic’s crushing impact on consumer demand, no destination or travel-related business can ...
	A View From The Top CVB HEADS ANNUAL REPORT ON STATE OF THE INDUSTRY BY SOLOMON J. HERBERT As the travel and meetings market responds to world events and an ever-evolving ...
	BLACKS IN PR AND ADVERTISING AND THEIR IMPACT ON HOW BUSINESS IS DONE IN THE HOSPITALITY/TRAVEL/MEETINGS INDUSTRY The lack of racial diversity and inclusion in the hospitality/travel/meetings industry has resulted in only a handful of Black-owned public relations ...