The 27^th Annual National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators and Developers (NABHOOD) International African-American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show is slated for July 19-21, 2023 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay in Miami.   Host and NABHOOD founder and president Andy Ingraham, who graces the cover of the May/June issue of Black Meetings & Tourism, promises a lively round of workshops, discussions and networking opportunities for lodging industry professionals and those interested in owning a hotel.   Among those notable industry execs scheduled to present at the event is Sheila C. Johnson, founder/CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts.

For more information or to register, visit https://web.cvent.com/event/da029508-e702-4938-9eaa-e2773ff6c527/summary .

The 10^th Annual International Multicultural & Heritage Tourism Summit & Trade Show overlaps NABHOOD, unfolding July 21-23 at the same Marriott Biscayne Bay property.   In addition to a series of workshops and networking events, Black Meetings & Tourism will present its annual Apex Awards for Distinguished Service at Saturday's Luncheon on July 22.   Solomon and Gloria Herbert, publishers/editors of Black Meetings & Tourism, will co-host the awards program.   The 2023 Apex Awards keynote speaker will be announced shortly.