Everyone dreams about going to Paris. After all, it is the city of love and the backdrop to so many iconic films and historical moments. It’s no wonder the whole world has romanticized the French capital, and many Black travelers are adding it to their travel bucket lists. But with many options for accommodations, where… Continue reading Black Travelers Are Loving These Parisian Hotels
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Jamaican Owner of Vacation Rental Company Says No More Black American Guests
The Jamaican owner of the Rustic Mountain Living rental company shocked social media by saying she wouldn’t allow any more short-term stays. The reason? She’s fed up with the alleged misbehavior of Black American guests. In a TikTok video, “The Barefoot Mountain Lady,” said she doesn’t believe all Black Americans are ill-mannered, but most of… Continue reading Jamaican Owner of Vacation Rental Company Says No More Black American Guests
Travel Around the World to These Black Music Festivals
Warm weather and longer days are around the corner, and so is the season of music festivals. From fan-favorite artist lineups to food courts with unique eats, the best festival delivers unforgettable performances, networking, and after-parties for thousands who share a deep love of the culture. Festival fans come together in cities worldwide to celebrate… Continue reading Travel Around the World to These Black Music Festivals
Surprise Bae On Their Next Work Trip With These Black-Owned Brands
Keeping the love alive for traveling professionals often requires acts of intention. Relationships already have the potential for challenges between couples in the same city; for couples where one or both partners is regularly on the go, long-distance romance requires creative thinking. If your partner is traveling for a work trip and you want to… Continue reading Surprise Bae On Their Next Work Trip With These Black-Owned Brands
Black Travelers Plan ‘Nothing-Cation’ After Being Burnt Out From The Holidays
New research from travel app Expedia reveals the holiday season has prompted many Black travelers to plan a “nothing-cation”. The term is used to describe a trip where warm weather and relaxation are the main attractions. According to the survey, over half of the Black travelers who participated (53%) are feeling burnt out. The holiday… Continue reading Black Travelers Plan ‘Nothing-Cation’ After Being Burnt Out From The Holidays
Black Couple Sells 236-Acre Farm To Luxury Hospitality Brand In $13.75M Deal
Serial entrepreneurs and power couple Chid Liberty and Georgie Badiel Liberty reportedly sold their massive upstate property in Rhinebeck, New York, according to Black Enterprise. The off-market sale of the 236-acre biodynamic farm closed earlier this month for an impressive $13.75 million. Six Senses, considered one of the world’s most luxurious hospitality brands, is now… Continue reading Black Couple Sells 236-Acre Farm To Luxury Hospitality Brand In $13.75M Deal
Racist Airlines? President Joe Biden Says Charging For Extra Legroom Seats ‘Hits People Of Color The Most’
Is charging for extra legroom on planes correct? According to US President Joe Biden, this procedure is wrong and racist. In a recent announcement, Biden said airlines forcing air passengers to pay for extra legroom is racist because it hits ‘marginalized Americans and people of color the most.” Biden’s remarks were made one month after… Continue reading Racist Airlines? President Joe Biden Says Charging For Extra Legroom Seats ‘Hits People Of Color The Most’
My First Pride: Taking B(l)ack Pride In Seattle
My first pride happened: Taking B(l)ack Pride in Seattle, Washington. I first started thinking about attending Seattle Pride when I found out I was visiting Washington state around the same time. Since I’d never attended any Pride march, parade or festival, I thought it would be a great experience. As the time drew near, I… Continue reading My First Pride: Taking B(l)ack Pride In Seattle
AirBnb Teams Up With Black Farmers In Georgia To Book Agri-Tourism Trail Experiences
Over the past few years, Agri-tourism has become an important offshoot of the tourism sector, showing a potential business in its own space. Aiming to explore and uncover rural life, culture, art and heritage at rural locations, Agri-tourism works to support the local communities socially and economically. In order to take advantage of this current… Continue reading AirBnb Teams Up With Black Farmers In Georgia To Book Agri-Tourism Trail Experiences
This Black Woman Quit Her Six-Figure Salary Job To Open Her Own Travel Agency
Jenn Earley is the 42-year-old founder and CEO of Cultured Vacations, a Black-owned travel agency that offers curated travel experiences. Living in Atlanta, Georgia, Earley has always had a great passion for traveling. After quitting her six-figure salary job, she decided to start her travel agency to share her travel experiences and help people of… Continue reading This Black Woman Quit Her Six-Figure Salary Job To Open Her Own Travel Agency
Green Book Inspired Travel Advice By Traveling While Black In Seattle
Marlie and Anthony Love started their YouTube channel and TikTok in the last couple of years. Traveling While Black In Seattle gives Black people thinking of moving to, or simply visiting the Pacific Northwest (PNW), an idea of places they should (and maybe shouldn’t) visit. They do reviews on restaurants, activities and attractions like museums and pop-ups. The two… Continue reading Green Book Inspired Travel Advice By Traveling While Black In Seattle
Why Black Luxury Travel Is Important
Black Luxury travel is important. Seeing Black faces on social media, staying in beautiful places with exquisite accommodations, a top-of-the-line travel wardrobe and enjoying exclusive services, is more than simply inspiring. It is important, necessary even. Indulge in pre-flight meals at your airline’s lavish lounge to prepare for a long flight, and enjoy a receptionist… Continue reading Why Black Luxury Travel Is Important
Educational Travel: Intrepid Travel Creates Trips Geared Toward Honoring BIPOC
Intrepid Travel’s mission was to, “create positive change through the joy of travel.” Today, Intrepid Travel has created new group trips that are centered around learning and honoring Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). These eight trips are U.S. based and are in collaboration with National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collaborative as well… Continue reading Educational Travel: Intrepid Travel Creates Trips Geared Toward Honoring BIPOC
This Black-Owned Travel Agency Helps Black Women To Travel Overseas
Queens of Travel Group is a Dallas-based Black-owned travel agency created to provide helpful resources to increase the number of Black women to travel overseas. Founded in 2018 by Angel Taylor, 35, the company puts together and host full itinerary vacations. “I went on my first international vacation to Jamaica by myself with a travel… Continue reading This Black-Owned Travel Agency Helps Black Women To Travel Overseas
Most Black Travelers Are Choosing Destinations Based On Representation
Representation is important for Black travelers in the United States. In fact, more than half said they are more likely to visit destinations where they see Black representation in travel advertising, according to the second and final phase of MMGY Global’s The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities, & Priorities research report. The numbers drop in the… Continue reading Most Black Travelers Are Choosing Destinations Based On Representation