African Diaspora World Tourism Awards and Travel Expo Press Release and Agenda (1)

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The online magazine (ADT) in association with the

will present the

The three-

day event will also include a , an

a and

luncheons, in addition to the awards ceremony.

The official gala awards ceremony, recognizing people who have made unique and

significant contributions in the fields of black culture and heritage tourism, will take

place at the

Noted broadcast journalist is the

host for the awards gala.

ceremony will recognize

professionals for outstanding services like tour operators, travel planners, culture and

heritage scholars, tourism ministers and CEO'S, and other professionals in travel. We

will pay tribute to politicians, government officials, and people of all races who have

contributed to the development and promotion of culture and heritage tourism in the

places of the African Diaspora worldwide. Awards will also be given to destinations,

historic sites, organizations, institutions and corporations.

In addition to giving out awards at the ceremony,

will honour 100 leaders in the ‘Hall of Fame’ who have made legendary contributions

to the field of black culture and heritage in such a way as to significantly influence

tourism. These include notables like , Mr. And Ms.

, Ms. , , , Dr., , former Senegalese president ,

former Ambassador , , ,

, and many others from around the world. The

luncheon honoring these legends will be earlier that day at noon.

On Friday the day before, there will be a at noon where

destinations from the Motherland will provide information about touring their



countries. The , consisting of cultural performances, artistic

exhibits and Diasporic cuisines will happen that evening at 7 PM.

which will take place on both Friday and Saturday, will allow tourism

destinations, corporations and vendors of the hospitality industry to showcase and

promote their products. The where you can learn about visiting

islands of the Caribbean, will take place on Sunday morning right before the wrap-up

meeting to adjourn.

publications editor Kitty J. Pope, who is the founder/ director and producer of

this event, says that an award ceremony of this type is needed because we have

shining stars who have worked hard to push forth agendas related to black culture and

heritage tourism. "There is the annual World Travel Awards that is the 'Oscars' of the

travel industry; but because of its uniqueness, I feel that a separate, special event is

needed for the culture and heritage contributions of people of African descent," says

Pope.

, co-founder and CEO of the , is the

executive producer of this event who says that he is glad to help present an event

that will bring people from Africa and people of African descent from around the world

together. “Dignitaries, notables, travel industry experts and professionals will be able

to come together for all types of networking opportunities.”

“The awards ceremony is dedicated to the late great and we are

happy to announce that his son will participate as a presenter,”

says Pope. “The was

added on to this event because of the overwhelming response from people around theworld. “Destinations, especially African countries, wanted to be a part of this, and

cultural performers and artists also wanted to participate. So we have made this into a

three-day event”, says Pope.

is the first of its kind to place emphasis on black heritage

sites and trails worldwide in order to increase visitation and tourism.” Our

will be hosted by acclaimed artist and sculptor from

, and it will be headlined by , who will do a re-

enactment of , and will dospoken word.

“This will be a most historical and exciting three-day event because we are bringing all

things related to black cultural and heritage tourism under one roof,” says Pope.

For registration and more information, visit

are available for special seating at the for organizations,



associations and corporations. are available for

businesses and vendors. You may also call or

for details.

3pm - Early-Bird Registration

7pm - Pre-event kicker: An evening with Bob Marley's Granddaughter Donisha

US Premiere of Travel Documentary: Rasta: A Soul's Journey

9-5pm - Registration

9-11am - Visit Atlanta's King Center (pre-register, optional)

12-1:30pm - 'Visit Africa' Luncheon

2-4pm - Travel Trade Show Meet and greet

6:30pm - Opening Reception

7-9pm - Africana Extravaganza Cultural Show

8:30-10:30am - Registration

12-2pm - Hall of Fame Luncheon

2-4 pm - Travel Road Show Expo Meet and Greet



6pm - Awards Night Reception

6:45-7pm - Hall of Fame Red Carpet Walk

7 - 9:30 pm - Awards Gala Ceremony

8:30-10:30am - Caribbean Breakfast/Brunch

10:30-11am - Wrap-up Meeting

African Diaspora World Tourism Awards and Travel Expo Press Release and Agenda (1)

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