2025 Conference & Regional Summits
Upstate Summit
Midlands Summit
Pee dee Summit
Annual Conference
2025 SC African- American Tourism Conference & Regional Summits
This year’s conference & regional summits will take place in the Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee and Charleston. These educational and tourism development programs will provide an interdisciplinary platform for policymakers, experts, and state leaders in tourism to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends, and practical challenges facing African-American tourism. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with nationally-renowned speakers and participate in workshops designed to inspire collaborative solutions for the industry’s future.
Future Horizons: Trends and Innovations in African-American Tourism
“Our goal is to explore and implement strategies that will not only support the recovery of African-American tourism but also ensure its growth and sustainability,” said Renee McDaniel, Communications Director. “We invite all interested parties to join us in this vital conversation.”
Speakers
Track - Program
- General Session: Product Development- What’s New in Black Tourism?
- Resource Development: Businesses & Tech Assistance/Marketing/Non- Traditional Loans
- Resource Development: Non- Profits & Accommodation Tax Grants
- Resource Development: Getting Involved with Area Visitor Bureaus
- Networking Reception & Day Party