Looking to travel with people that look like you and share the same great culture? Look no further, here is a list of 10 Black Travel groups you are going to want to connect for your next trip.
- Travel Noire, is of course the first travel group on the list. Travel Noire is more than just a travel group – it is the grandfather of the black travel moment, The OG. The Travel Noire app was founded with one goal in mind; to create a safe and valuable space for Black travelers who want to unlock their potential, build meaningful relationships, and change the world. They are in the business of inspiring travelers to discover and experience new communities, destinations, and global opportunities. They offer exclusive group trips dubbed “Travel Noire Experiences,” and the company recently launched Compass, a community course designed to equip members with the knowledge and tools needed to travel the world on their own terms.
2. Wind Collective has only been around since 2017, but they are defiantly making a name for themselves. Their itineraries include places like Ghana, Brazil all the way to The Philippines. The London-based collective believes in meshing creativity with travel, which is evident from their Instagram feed. They host monthly group travel experiences for the constantly curious, the daringly brave, who have a sense of wonder about the world and know life is too short not to explore it. Every trip is crafted alongside local partners and our Creative Explorers in our destinations in collaboration with our creative team to provide you with an immersive experience from the moment you land to the moment you leave.
3. Black women looking to join a group trip should consider Black Girls Travel Too. The travel company was founded to steer away from the narrative that Black women don’t travel. The founder started the organization as an online community on Instagram in 2015. Previous destinations for their group trips have included London, Thailand, India, and Australia. Barbados, in particular, is a favorite destination for the group as they take travelers to the island each year to celebrate crop over: a carnival-style celebration held every summer. Black Girls Travel Too trips are immersive in the local cultures, often including volunteer opportunities, while providing camaraderie amongst Black women.
4. Black & Abroad is a multi-platform travel & lifestyle company. Since 2015, their digital outlets, international events, and travel experiences have redefined experiences for the modern Black traveler. The mission of their travel experiences is to continue showing familiar faces in unfamiliar places and expose the world to nuanced, diverse, narratives within the travel community. Some of their upcoming trips include Senegal, Ghana, France, South Africa, and Tanzania.
5. Founded in 2011 as a camping trip for a group of friends, Urban Events Global is the go-to Black travel company for those seeking a bit of adventure. Every year, they host a range of trips including a camp weekend, two international trips, and a cruise weekend. UEG events are made for the curious, thrill-seeking Black traveler.
6. Jet Black Travel is an exclusive brand aimed at curating life-changing experiences, they have established relationships with people all over the world to serve as travel hosts/ambassadors. When you fly JetBlack, you will meet these individuals and gain an unmatched experience. They take care of the planning that comes with travel and provide each traveler with a comprehensive itinerary that outlines everything the trip entails and tidbits on important information to be mindful of in each country.
7. Melanin On the Map is a travel app highlighting black travel, global black business & curating memorable travel experiences. Melanin On the Map is the first travel mobile application dedicated to people of color. They serve as a one-stop-shop of inspiration, information, and affordable travel opportunity, geared at making the minority travel experience an easier one. Their mobile application is catered to our global community of Black and Brown travel enthusiasts, has a number of features, making travel, effortless, affordable, and enjoyable.
8. Nomadness Travel Tribe is an award-winning travel lifestyle brand. They represent the underrepresented demographic in mainstream travel through NOMADNESS Travel Tribe, travel influencers and innovators. Their mission is to show the world that travel has no racial, gender, religious, economic, or interest limitations through their community representation and relevancy. They were the first to represent the millennial travel demographic and are always looking to innovate this sector of the industry.
9. The Black Travel Club is all about empowering black travelers. This club serves the community of Black travelers, to help you discover new places and connect with other Black travelers and explore together. They also created The Black Travel Club and site to help Black people build a strong international community around the life-changing experience that is travel, and use their collective buying power to negotiate travel discounts on your behalf (like AAA for Black travelers).
10. Up In The Air Life merges the art of connections with luxury travel experiences to create memories, milestones, and magic for individuals looking to explore the world. From luxury mega yachts in Croatia to champagne and wine tastings in France and Italy – their mission is to inspire, connect, and grow with our clients from around the world with international trips, curated meetups, and hosting local events. Up in the Air Life hosts luxury group trips and leads an active online community that allows travelers to connect online and travel together later.
