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I recently had the honor of attending and speaking at the Black Travel Expo (BTE) in Atlanta, Georgia, held June 28-29, 2025, at the stylish Thompson Buckhead. This wasn’t just another travel conference – it was a powerful gathering of Black travelers, travel advisors, creators, and industry leaders from around the world who came together to socialize, learn, and network.Now in its third year, the Black Travel Expo was founded by Maurice Foley, who saw a gap in the travel industry. After attending numerous travel shows where Black travelers were underrepresented, he decided to create an event that would allow…

WHY IT RATES: The first annual conference gave travel agents the chance to grow their business through networking and advice.—Donald Wood, News Editor. If you’re a travel advisor who skipped The Biz Huddle this year, here’s the truth: you missed more than a conference—you missed a movement. While most travel events are vendor-heavy and product-focused, The Biz Huddle was all about you, the entrepreneur behind the bookings. The inaugural event in Austin, TX, wasn’t just inspiring; it was a masterclass in execution, transformation, and tangible results. The first annual Biz Huddle, held July 22–25, 2025, in Austin, Texas, proved to…

Fall is a great time to get away for a long weekend or embark on an epic adventure. Travel journalist Jennifer Broome joined us to reveal why fall is the secret travel season—and where you should go next.Why Fall Is the Secret Travel SeasonGreat Weather – Crisp mornings, warm afternoonsLess Crowds – Ideal for solo travelers, couples, and girls’ getawaysDeals & Discounts – Lower rates and better availabilityBest Time to Use Travel PointsWellness Travel Hot Spots If you’re looking to recharge, fall is the perfect time for some “Vitamin Sea.” Jennifer recommends Port Aransas with small-town charm and outdoor fun.Visit…

New Trailer for Thai Sci-Fi ‘Project Genesis’ Time Travel Adventure Film by Alex Billington September 29, 2025Source: YouTube “Reset the timeline by sending out a signal…” Capelight Pictures has debuted the full trailer for a Thai sci-fi movie called Project Genesis, also known as Taklee Genesis, made by filmmaker Chookiat Sakveerakul. After first debuting last year (first teaser here), this is finally getting a US release direct-to-VOD / Blu-ray starting in October – in time for spooky season. A time-travel adventure that takes place during the Cold War when a US military base in Thailand was testing the Taklee Genesis,…

We love all the Black travel influencers who show up in underrepresented spaces and deliver content that amplifies what it’s like to be a Black traveler. However, some influencers take their storytelling to the next level, creating content that redefines travel through the lens of the Black diaspora. Whether it’s traveling across uncharted territories, giving us information on Black-owned businesses and cultural events worldwide, or offering tips on navigating new destinations, here are the influencers that you should have on your radar for traveling through the diaspora.Martinique Lewis (@Marty_Sandiego)Martinique Lewis is an award-winning travel consultant who is considered a connector…

Dwayne Birtles, founder and CEO of SEAM, has drawn on his time leading marketing at both TripADeal and Flight Centre to write about a traveller segment that has always represented a major share of the market but is still underserved – the Independent Booker. According to Birtles this traveller is not new, but the tools and thinking to support them still lag behind. For all the advancements in travel technology, there is one type of traveller who continues to be underserved – the Independent Booker – who now account for close to 20 per cent of Australia’s leisure travel spend,…

For the first time, the Sir Bu Nair Festival organisers are bringing the island experience to Sharjah City while inviting visitors to venture over 100km into the Gulf to explore the remote shores of Sir Bu Nair.Sir Bu Nair Island, located in the southern Arabian Gulf, is open to the public only once a year during the festival that it has hosted since 2000. Located 110km west of Sharjah and 85km from the northern coast of Abu Dhabi, the 13 sq km island is renowned for its:White sandy beaches and turquoise watersDiverse landscapes, including rocky hills, valleys, shallow depressions, and…

Mark PestronkQ: If an independent contractor (IC) of our agency provides negligent advice, such as advising a client that it is not necessary for U.S. citizens to have a passport (or Nexus card) to catch an Alaska cruise departing from Vancouver, is our agency legally liable for the client’s loss? I understand that, if the advisor were an employee, our agency would be liable, but is it different for an independent contractor?A: The general rule is that your agency is not liable for the errors of ICs. The rule is the opposite for employees, where the employer is liable for…

Touring and adventure aggregator Tourhub has agreed a strategic technical alliance with US-based online travel platform Culture Trip.   Tourhub has been selected to integrate its search and booking engine into travel e-commerce brand Culture Trip’s digital ecosystem.    The collaboration will see a “significant” step up in distribution for Tourhub’s global network of partner tour operators as they gain exposure to a highly engaged and culturally driven audience, drastically increasing their reach into key US and international markets, according to the company   It will allow Culture Trip’s audience, including those from its three million-plus app downloads and social…

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