Black Travel Summit 2026
WE ARE GOING TO MILWAUKEE
Postponed Until Further Notice due to Hurricane Milton
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
October 15th – October 18th
Baird Center
Renaissance: Rebirth.Renew.Reclaim a tribute to rebirth, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Black creativity.
Rooted in the legacy of Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville and inspired by the cultural renaissances that have shaped Black identity across the globe, this year’s theme celebrates the power of travel, art, and enterprise to connect communities and reimagine the future. From local streets to global stages, Renaissance: Rebirth.Renew.Reclaim illuminates how the echoes of history can inspire a new era of movement, innovation, and collective restoration.
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Black Travel Summit 2025
we are going to Brazil
Postponed Until Further Notice due to Hurricane Milton
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
November 13th – November 16th
November 13th – November 16th
Book Your Hotel Stay
hotel only
Summit Pass Not Included
What's Included
Accommodation / Lodging
Does not include passes to any of the listed events. Choose from several options. *Subject to availability.*
Accommodation / Lodging
Hotel stay at the Grand Hyatt Rio. Choose your check-in and checkout dates between November 8-17. *Last day to book is October 27, 2025, subject to availability.*
BTS Guest Perks
Discounted room rates
Starting at
$127+ per person
(starting price based on double
occupancy per night)
(starting price based on double occupancy per night)
Register For Your Pass
Practitioner/Traveler Weekend Pass
Access to Summit
If you’re an independent travel advisor, tour operator, entrepreneur, content creator, other professional, traveler, or aspiring professional wanting to get started, scale your brand, or network with brands and others, the Practitioner/Traveler Weekend Pass is for you!
*Passes are non-refundable*
Wavelength for content creators (must apply) • Expo • Opening Reception • Wellness class • Breakfast • Keynote and Speaker Series • Lunch • P/T Breakouts • Black Travel Awards Gala • Launchpad Accelerator Pitch Competition • Appointments • Closing Reception
Summit Pass
$350
Corporate Weekend Pass
If you’re an ally, part of a DMO, brand, association, or other industry professional wanting to increase your diversity efforts, create authentic engagement with the Black travel community, grow within your company as Black professional, or connect with creators, advisors, and entrepreneurs, the Corporate Weekend Pass is for you!
*Passes are non-refundable*
Industry Event • Expo • Opening Reception • Wellness class • Breakfast • Keynote and Speaker Series • Lunch • Corp & P/T Breakouts • Black Travel Awards Gala • Launchpad Accelerator Pitch Competition • Appointments • Closing Reception
Summit Pass
$350
Registre-se Para Obter Seu Passe
Inscrição no Summit
Access to Summit
Se você é um consultor de viagens independente, operador turístico, empresário, criador de conteúdo, outro profissional, viajante ou aspirante a profissional que deseja começar, expandir sua marca ou interagir com marcas e outros, o Practitioner/Traveler Weekend Pass é para você!
*Os passes não são reembolsáveis*
Retribuição • escolha de um BlackAF Tour • Wavelength para criadores de conteúdo (deve aplicar) • Recepção de abertura • Aula de bem-estar afro-brasileiro • Café da manhã • Palestras e séries de palestrantes • Almoço • P/T Breakouts • Gala do Black travel Awards • Competição de pitch • Expo • Compromissos • Recepção de encerramento
Summit Pass
$350
Se você é um aliado, parte de um DMO, marca, associação ou outro profissional do setor que deseja aumentar seus esforços de diversidade, criar um envolvimento autêntico com a comunidade negra de viagens ou conectar-se com nossos profissionais/viajantes, o Corporate Weekend Pass é para você!
*Os passes não são reembolsáveis*
Retribuição • escolha de um BlackAF Tour • Eventos da indústria • Recepção de abertura • Aula de bem-estar afro-brasileiro • Café da manhã • Palestras e séries de palestrantes • Almoço • Breakouts corporativos e profissionais • Gala do Black travel Awards • Competição de pitch • Expo • Compromissos • Recepção de encerramento
Summit Pass
$350
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Passes
Summit passes are non-refundable. However, passes can be transferred until September 15th.
Hotel booking
Group discounted rates are eligible until October 31, 2024. After this date, guests will need to book public rates, which are not discounted.
Future of Black Tourism Leadership Conclave
Tickets for FOBT (October 11) are sold separately. Apply now at futureofblacktourism.com
Purchase your summit pass to get 10% off! Discount code shared after purchase of the Corporate/Practitioner Pass.
Must email [email protected] with registration confirmation email for unique discount code.