The Travel Noire Awards are back! This year has been incredible for Black and multicultural travelers in this post-pandemic world. People have traveled back to some classic destinations and explored new hidden gems around the world. Picturesque island vacations, unique hotels, luxe stays and adventurous excursions were also our go-tos this year.
The Travel Noire Awards Process
The 2023 Travel Noire Awards, presented by Walmart, recognizes and celebrates remarkable Black people, places and experiences in 16 travel categories. The Travel Noire team of experienced editors and social media specialists used a combination of data and human vetting to tap into the community, observe users’ interests and hand pick the list of nominees.
We reviewed hundreds of your likes, shares and posts on social media and honed in on the website articles you visited most. Then, we scoured through hotel reviews and reader feedback, weeding out the worst to bring you the best.
The goal of these awards is to not only highlight the most popular people and places that Travel Noire readers have engaged with, but also bring underrepresented demographics and people-on-the-rise to light through the process. Here at Travel Noire, we know that Black folks travel with enthusiasm around the world. The excitement of showcasing these experiences and giving readers the power to nominate their favorites is what the Travel Noire Awards are all about.
When and How to Vote for the Finalists
Now that the nominees have been selected, we are counting on our trusted Travel Noire family to vote for the finalists and choose the winners. Voting begins July 11 and winners are announced August 16. Be sure to look out for the voting poll link on the Travel Noire website and social media platforms in the coming days.
Check out the complete list of categories honoring Black travel this year.
A Snapshot of the Travel Noire Awards Categories
Destinations
The places category takes you on a journey around the globe from your favorite stateside travel destinations to the best international vacation spots.
Here are the categories.
- Favorite Stateside City Vacay for Black Travelers
- Favorite International City Vacay for Black Travelers
- Favorite Island City Vacay for Black Travelers
- Favorite Hidden Gem Vacay
- Favorite Party Destination
Stays
Whether you’re into luxe stays or prefer to explore the uniqueness of the world abound, there’s something for everyone here.
- Favorite Unique Stay
- Favorite Luxe Stay
- Favorite All-Inclusive Stay
People
The People category highlights Black and Brown people who are making waves in the travel world this year. You will see well-known names of your favorite travel influencers on social media, as well as rising stars in the industry. We’ll also give props to business owners and tour operators who keep us informed, educated and entertained on our trips.
Categories include:
- Favorite Travel Influencer: Individual
- Favorite Travel Influencers: Family/Couples
- Favorite Expat
- Favorite Black-Owned Tour Operator
- Favorite Celeb Black-Owned Restaurant
Experiences
The experiences category will take you on the adventurous side of travel where memories are made. We’ll dive into the best cruise experiences with family and friends and look at how celebrities travel the world in style. For travelers who prefer to get outdoors, the best wide open spaces experience are for you.
Categories will recognize the best in:
- Favorite Celebrity Travel Experience
- Favorite Cruising Experience
- Favorite Wide Open Spaces Experience
Vote here for the 2023 Travel Noire Awards!
