Charleston · September 25–26, 2026
SC African-American Tourism Conference 2026
SC African-American Tourism Conference 2026
SC African-American Tourism Conference 2026
Culture. Commerce. Community. Building wealth and preserving heritage through tourism.
Culture. Commerce. Community. Building wealth and preserving heritage through tourism.
Culture. Commerce. Community. Building wealth and preserving heritage through tourism.
A two-day conference for tourism leaders, entrepreneurs, cultural preservationists, artists, funders, and community builders shaping the future of Black tourism in South Carolina.
A two-day conference for tourism leaders, entrepreneurs, cultural preservationists, artists, funders, and community builders shaping the future of Black tourism in South Carolina.
A two-day conference for tourism leaders, entrepreneurs, cultural preservationists, artists, funders, and community builders shaping the future of Black tourism in South Carolina.
The Power of Black Tourism
The Power of Black Tourism
The Power of Black Tourism
Tourism is more than travel. It’s jobs. It’s business. It’s legacy.
Tourism is more than travel. It’s jobs. It’s business. It’s legacy.
Tourism is more than travel. It’s jobs. It’s business. It’s legacy.
$2.4B
Economic Impact
$2.4B
Economic Impact
26,302
Jobs Supported
26,302
Jobs Supported
$789.5M
Labor Income
$789.5M
Labor Income
Conference at a Glance
Conference at a Glance
Conference at a Glance
Friday · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Telling Our Stories
Black interpreters and tour guides open the experience with cultural storytelling and interpretation.
Friday · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Telling Our Stories
Black interpreters and tour guides open the experience with cultural storytelling and interpretation.
Friday · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Taste of Black South Carolina
An evening of networking, small bites from Black-owned restaurants, live jazz, Gullah music, and artist showcases.
Friday · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Taste of Black South Carolina
An evening of networking, small bites from Black-owned restaurants, live jazz, Gullah music, and artist showcases.
Saturday · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Building Black Wealth
Opening plenary exploring how communities can create businesses, preserve land, support artists, and grow wealth.
Saturday · 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Building Black Wealth
Opening plenary exploring how communities can create businesses, preserve land, support artists, and grow wealth.
Saturday · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Awards & Day Party
Celebrate the people and organizations moving the industry forward.
Saturday · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Awards & Day Party
Celebrate the people and organizations moving the industry forward.
