The Expedia Accelerator Program…We’re IN!

We came. We saw. We secured the bag! Green Book Global is one of the chosen few to represent the inaugural class of the Open World Accelerator Program! We created a platform where black travelers can find safe destinations and explore the world with confidence. Plus, we seek to give back to the black travel community with cash-back offers.

With many ways to even the playing field of access for the underserved black travel community, the Expedia Group chose to empower Green Book Global with mentors and resources so we can elevate our platform and accelerate our growth. It’s refreshing to see Expedia’s commitment to an open and accessible travel industry through its new global social impact and sustainability strategy to advance the travel ecosystem.

“Travel is transformative. It broadens horizons, strengthens connections, and changes perspectives…Travel needs to lighten its footprint on the planet, and everyone should be able to experience it and receive the associated benefits. Now is the time to innovate…”

Peter Kern, CEO of Expedia Group

The Open World Accelerator Program

Let’s talk about this program! The first phase includes a group of just 12 start-ups and small businesses. For about three months, we will be attending workshops, strategizing with Expedia mentors, and connecting with like-minded tech innovators. Best of all, we get to showcase ourselves at live events at Expedia’s headquarters in Seattle. After completing the program, we will be given access to a $20,000 grant on top of all of the knowledge we will gain!

“One aspect that I really appreciated about the accelerator program was meeting so many enthusiastic Expedia employees with great backgrounds and skill sets that were all extremely eager to help all of the start-ups achieve the next level and share their time and experience with us. ”

Lawrence Phillips, Founder, and CEO of Green Book Global

Green Book Global

The Black Travel Movement is growing. Every day, more Black Travelers are searching for new experiences, but how do you choose what locations to visit? Which places should be avoided? Green Book Global became the first black travel review site to answer those questions.

Our Passport Members can leave reviews and fill out their travel map, find an exciting destination, and book with big brands like Marriot, Booking.com, Vrbo, and Expedia of course! On top of that, you can earn cash back doing it! Green Book Global is where the money resides and travel begins.

“The only thing that should limit how far you can explore should be your imagination. Sharing your story of destinations far and wide on Green Book Global can be a beacon to others giving them the confidence to explore.”

Maxie Palmer III, Business Sales Manager

Legacy

To serve the needs of the black travel community, the Green Book Global team embarks on this journey to learn under the tutelage of industry experts in travel technology. The digital age has played a significant part in how safe travel for the black community has improved from The Negro Motorist Green Book in years past to the Green Book Global platform today. We will use this opportunity to carry the torch and bring this legacy into the future of travel. So when you dream of destinations far and wide, rest easy knowing where to start, Green Book Global!