Category Archives: Travel News, Events and Headlines

Celebrating Louisville’s Black History & Heritage in June

Posted on June 6, 2021 by GFDI Team

Just five years ago, all eyes were on Louisville as the city came together to pay homage to ‘The Greatest’ as Muhammad Ali was laid to rest in historic Cave Hill Cemetery. To preserve his memory in the year after his passing, Louisville Tourism launched the Footsteps … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Black Travel Summit To Attact Industry Professionals

Posted on May 5, 2021 by GFDI Team

The annual Black Travel Summit is a conference, exhibition, awards gala, and global network for industry professionals and enthusiasts to exchange and generate ideas about collaborating with and expanding the ‘Black’ travel industry. Taking place virtually and in-person across several Hyatt properties … Continue reading →

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Black Woman Entrepreneur Lands Historic Deal With Resorts World New York

Posted on May 1, 2021 by GFDI Team

Resorts World New York has retained Donyshia Boston-Hill, founder and CEO of Keeper of the Brand, a Black-owned marketing and digital agency, to lead their company’s first-ever virtual job fair production. Resorts World New York, the largest gaming resort in NYC … Continue reading →

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Couple Opens First-Ever Black-Owned RV Resort In Alabama Near NASCAR Speedway

Posted on February 24, 2021 by GFDI Team

Meet Nathan and Alicia Lawson, the African American couple that owns Time Away RV Resort, which will be the first recreational RV resort within walking distance of the NASCAR Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. It is conveniently located two miles off … Continue reading →

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Grand Wailea Announces First Culinary & Cocktail Collaboration with chef Tanya Holland

Posted on February 17, 2021 by GFDI Team

Celebrity chef, Tanya Holland, of Brown Sugar Kitchen, will inaugurate the pop-up series  Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort — an iconic beachside property nestled on 40-acres of lush, tropical gardens fronting Maui’s Wailea Beach — is pleased to launch its Culinary & … Continue reading →

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