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Inaugural Black Travel Expo to be Held in Atlanta, Georgia By Ey Pfalz

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he first-ever Black Travel Expo is set to be held this October 14-17, 2021 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia, an important event for people of color to learn more about the travel industry, plan their vacations and meet travel leaders and influencers. According to a report by the Black Travel Alliance (BTA) and MMGY Global, Black leisure travelers from the U.S. spent $109.4 billion in the industry in 2019, which shows a larger need for accommodating diversity within the travel industry. That’s why Maurice Foley, the Black Travel Expo’s founder and CEO, created the expo. The event is the only one of its kind held in the U.S. this year. Currently, the main sponsors include the City of Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Airlines and the Marriott Marquis Atlanta. “The Black Travel Expo is important for the Black traveling public to learn how travel began for people of color. It is the place to hear amazing travel stories, receive great travel advice, learn how to travel on various budgets, and find out who’s who in the black travel industry. Most importantly, support Black travel entrepreneurs, products, services, and brands over one weekend and under one roof,” said Foley. Keynote speakers include: • Kellee Edwards, adventurer and Travel Channel host; • Evita Robinson, founder of Nomadness Travel Tribe; • Stephanie Jones, founder of the National Black in Travel and Tourism Collaborative; • Denella Ri’chard, travel executive product and TV host of “Traveling with Denella Ri’chard”; and • Jay Cameron, founder and CEO of Maximum Impact.

Mike Foley Subjects of presentations will include everything from the latest travel news to travel trends and inspiration. Individuals who love to travel or who are part of the travel industry are welcome to register here for a $99 early bird fee. To see the full schedule, speaker and panelist profiles, exhibitors, live entertainment and more, please click here. www.travelpulse.com/news/features/inauguralblack-travel-expo-to-be-held-in-atlanta-georgia. html

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African Cuisine! Republic of Benin

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Golf Africa

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Travel Africa

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WORLD HERITAGE SITES

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Cruise Africa - South Africa Spotlight

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Black Physician Creates Health Gujide for Managing Sickness when Traveling

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Rwanda’s Traditional Imigongo Art is on the Rise

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Did You Know? West Africa’s Mali was One of the Richest Places in the World

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The Greatest Show on Earth

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New Museum Links Africa to America

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Jewels in the Sand

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Destination Thumbnail Profi les - Explore

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Trevor Noah Teams Up with Duolingo to

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Seeking Dual Citizenship? Experts Share Steps for Acquiring Citizenship in Africa

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How Aduke Africa is Encouraging You to Visit Africa Through the Lens of Benin

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How One Woman Saved South Africa’s Oldest Language

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Did You Know? The World’s Oldest Tribes Can Be Found In South Africa

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Team Lioness

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Voluntourism 101: How to Find a Reputable Wildlife Sanctuary in Africa

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Rangers Keep up Work to Protect African Wildlife Despite Pandemic

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‘Spending Easter In Lalibela, Ethiopia Was An Experience I’ll Never Forget’

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Did You Know? Sudan Has More Pyramids Than Egypt

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Sussurro, an Ode to African Material Culture in Mozambique

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Another Go-To Tool for Travel Guidelines

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Giving Globally is Easier Than Ever

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Airlines are Banning Fabric and Vented Masks

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Hyatt Plans to Debut the Hyatt House Brand in Johannesburg

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You’ll Soon be Able to Fly Non-Stop From NYC to Senegal Thanks to Air Senegal

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Sunscreen Concerns Escalate as Another Potential Carcinogen Found

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Inaugural Black Travel Expo to be Held in Atlanta, Georgia

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United Airlines Partners With Walmart For Easier COVID-19 Testing

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British Airways and Other Travel Services Launch Digital Covid-19 Info Travel Tools

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New Website Chronicles the History of Black Leisure Travel Across the Diaspora

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More Than 450 Airlines can now use IBM’s Blockchain-based Vaccine Passport

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