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The ULTIMATE BLACK TRAVEL GUIDE<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Challenges of Black Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most underrepresented and ignored categories in travel, is that of Black Travel.  There is a willful exclusion of black people<\/strong> in the tourism industry. For example, consider your typical advertisements related to travel. In most cases, you will see white or fair skinned models in marketing materials but very infrequently will you see those with darker skin. Although people of color may patronize the very same businesses of their white counterparts, they are not given the same attention. 
 
Travel is important.  Traveling is an opportunity to see the world, explore different cultures and learn more about yourself than you ever thought you could imagine. Black people deserve to be able to travel and have their needs met just like other demographics. 
 
When 2000+ black travelers were asked \u201cWhy do you travel?\u201d in our survey, our top responses was Mental Health. 
 
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<\/path><\/svg><\/span>58% Of Black Travelers surveyed travel to help maintain Mental Health <\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

 
We know travel is fun but it is also meaningful, in particular for the Black community. Not only is it one of life\u2019s greatest educators but black people use it for both emotional and psychological health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is Green Book Global\u2019s ultimate vision, to inspire and empower black travelers to confidently explore the world<\/strong>. In order to help achieve this we have created the Ultimate Guide for Black Travel.  We will ensure that black people are well equipped for seeing all that this world has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table of Contents
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01 \u2013 What is the Black Travel Movement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02 \u2013 Best Cities for Black People<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

03 \u2013 Worst Destinations for the African American Traveler<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

04 \u2013 Black Travel Survey & COVID Impact<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

05 \u2013 <\/strong>Cheap Places to Travel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

06 \u2013 <\/strong>Cultural Nuances of Black Travel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

07 \u2013 Black Travel Groups<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

08 \u2013 Dope Destinations for Adventure Travel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

09 \u2013 Black Bloggers That You Need to Know<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10\u2013 <\/strong>Foodie Destinations for the Black Traveler<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\u2013 Black Travel Tech. An offering of Green Book Global <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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What is the Black Travel Movement?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is the Black Travel Movement?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The assumption for some is that black people do not travel. This could not be further from the truth. In fact, specifically African Americans, spend over $100 billion dollars in travel each year.  This is up from $64 billion dollars in just 4 years.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this massive dollar spend how can the pervading narrative that black people do not travel still exist?  To better understand this, it requires the unraveling of the evolution of the Black Travel Movement.  To do this we have to look at 3 main areas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) The History: Where it Started –<\/strong> The concerns of Traveling While Black has been a topic of conversation in the black community for centuries. However, in the 1930\u2019s, specifically in the United States, the Green Book was created to serve as the \u201cBlack Travel Bible\u201d. This really helped to shape travel in the 1900’s for people of color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) The Modern-Day Movement <\/strong>\u2013 There has definitely been a shift in the black community in recent years to spend more time and money on travel.  Why? Who played a major role in this happening?  What triggered this?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) The Impact <\/strong>\u2013 The voices of black people are slowly being elevated in the travel space and it is resulting in incremental changes within the travel industry.  Influencers, Black Social Media Pages, Black Tech etc. are all playing its role to ensure we have a seat at the table while also while making a table of our own. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn More<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still curious? Click here to find out more about the Black Travel Movement<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Best Cities for Black People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a Black Traveler, it is an unfortunate reality that there are some destinations that will be more welcoming than others based on the color of your skin.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It becomes even more complex when you start to breakout \u201cblack\u201d people as African American, African, Afro-Latinos, Afro-Europeans, Caribbean etc.  Black people are not monolithic and when you start to consider these sub-groups it is undeniable that some are more welcomed than others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wanted to take all this into consideration and provide a list of Our Top 7 Cities for Black People when considering a destination to travel. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn More<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still curious? Click here to find out more about the Top 7 Cities for Black People<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Worst Destinations for the African American Traveler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just as there are great cities for black people there are are also some you want to avoid OR keep you head on a swivel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have actually created a Destination Search Tool that can help in picking cities based on the threat of racism. The travel tool summarizes thousands Traveling While Black experiences for hundreds of destinations and outputs a set of ratings and scores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on our findings, we have provided a list of 11 of the worst destinations for the African American Traveler. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn More<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still curious? Click here to find out more about the 11 of the Worst Destinations for African American Travelers <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Cheap Places to Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travel is an amazing phenomenon. Ibn Battuta said it best:  \u201c<\/em>Traveling – It leaves your speechless, then turns you into a storyteller\u201d<\/em>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many destinations to choose from but we understand that many of us are on a budget.  As a result, we wanted to provide some destinations that are cheap but that are also still remarkable. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn More<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still curious? Click here to find out more about the 13 Cheap Places To Travel<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Cultural Nuances of Black Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLove black people like you love our culture\u201d. This is what comes to mind when thinking about the state of the black community.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All too often, \u201cothers\u201d will love our music, our fashion, our creativity, our sexy, our culture, but don\u2019t actually love black people. Because so many things about black culture transcend us, many destinations will have pre-conceived notions about black people.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Television, radio, and the internet feed into those notions. So, when someone with limited real-life interactions with black travelers has an encounter, the experience can range to one of curiosity to downright disrespect.  Therefore, we created a guide on 5 culture nuances you should be aware of when exploring the world. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn More<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still curious? Click here to find out more about the 5 Cultural Nuances of Black Traveling While Black<\/a> <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Black Travel Groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being part of community of travelers that look like you and share similar interest will have a dramatic impact on any trip.  This is a point that the travel industry has ignored, as the black travel demographic has historically been excluded. As result, black people have banded together to create their own travel groups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Travel Groups create a safe space and provide a sense of community.  It provides a vehicle for questions to be asked, authentic fears to be addressed, and a level of comfort knowing that you are exploring a destination with people that look like you.  There is an assortment of groups that organize trips that range from luxury, adventure, to a really good turn-up! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have put together a list of our top 9 Black Travel Groups that can help provide you a sense of community as you get those passport stamps. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn More<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still curious? Click here to find out more about the 9 Black Travel Groups to Follow in 2021<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Dope Destinations for Adventure Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who doesn\u2019t like a bit of adventure?  Depending on your risk tolerance, we outline destinations and activities that may give you severe heart palpitations to a tamer thrill-seeking experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have something for everyone in this list if you are looking for a bit of adventure travel. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Learn More<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still curious? Click here to find out more about the 11 Fun Places for Adventure Travel<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Black Bloggers You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bloggers and their content are a phenomenal way to learn more about destinations, amazing food, and the latest travel fashions for a trip.  However, as the blogger market has become so saturated, it is increasingly difficult to find bloggers that are actual worth reading.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, if you want to find bloggers that are relatable and are a person of color that adds another dimension. With this in mind we created a list of Black Bloggers that you should follow that have a wide range of content that is perfect for you. <\/p>\n\n\n

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