Magazine Online    The Authority On African-American Conventions, Incentives, & Leisure Travel
Solomon J. Herbert
Authored Articles
Yes We Can - Yes We Did!
Published: 1-Dec-2008

When Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on November 4th, 2008, it was a joyous occasion that few in the African-American community ever thought they would experience in their lifetime
Who Will Be the Next Black CVB President/CEO?
Published: 1-Apr-2009

Each year we take a close look at convention & visitors bureau across the nation in our continuing effort to document the rate of progress that African-Americans are making in the hospitality/travel industry
A Conversation With Vincent Venderpool-Wallace
Published: 29-Oct-2010

Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace is the Minister of Tourism and Aviation for The Islands of the Bahamas. Before assuming his current post he served as the Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization.
Xernona Clayton: Dedicated To Uplifting Our Community
Published: 1-Mar-2012

Xernona Clayton is the founder, President and CEO of the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. and creator and executive producer of the Foundation’s Trumpet Awards.
Wonderful Winter Getaways
Published: 3-Apr-2012

The old bromide “The grass is always greener on the other side…” is never truer than when the winter blahs set in.
Convention Center Review
Published: 19-Jan-2013

Choosing the right convention center for your meeting or conference is no simple task.
Todays Convention Centers Are Perfect for Small Meetings Too
Published: 26-Apr-2013

There once was a time when convention centers were nothing more than huge boxes with concrete floors and cinder block walls that were used solely for mega trade shows and conventions.
Who Will Be The Next Black CVB President/CEO?
Published: 26-Jun-2013

This year we are taking another close look at convention & visitors bureaus across the nation in our continuing effort to document the rate of progress that African-Americans
Publisher's Message
Published: 8-Jan-2014

Over the last several weeks we have heard rumors that a boycott may be launched against San Francisco, one of the most popular destinations in California, if not the entire nation.
Publisher's Message
Published: 18-Feb-2014

Throughout 2014, we at Black Meetings & Tourism will be celebrating our 20 th year of publishing. 
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