Your Passport Isn’t Just for Stamps: Here’s How to Make Your Next Trip Black-Owned
October in the UK means two things: a crisp autumn chill and Black History Month.
And if there’s one thing many of us are planning right now, it’s travel, whether for a quick city break or already eyeing next summer’s holidays.
So what if your passport wasn’t just about stamps, but about supporting Black culture wherever you land?
And thanks to a growing network of Black-owned businesses worldwide, it’s never been easier to make our travel spend meaningful.
Here’s how to do it, plus a peek inside MBG’s Global Black-Owned Travel Guide the first of its kind, now live.
1. Book Where the Culture Lives
Black-owned accommodations give you more than a place to crash; they immerse you in the city’s culture and directly support local communities.
In Paris, consider Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, a Black-owned boutique luxury hotel.
In Accra, you’ll find Villa Monticello, a chic hotel with that famous Ghanaian hospitality.
2. Eat Local, Eat Black-Owned
Food is the fastest way to know a city, the first love language when you travel. And whether you’re grabbing brunch in London or street food in Lagos, Black-owned kitchens are your go-to.
Try Negril Village in New York for Caribbean dishes that taste like home.
3. Pack With Intention
Your suitcase can support Black-owned, too. Black-owned beauty and fashion brands have your suitcase covered.
For beauty essentials: travel-sized essentials Lyvv Cosmetics (skin-first makeup for melanin-rich tones).
For fashion: lightweight statement pieces from Tongoro, bold enough for vacation pics, easy enough to pack.
4. Explore Experiences That Matter
Beyond the tourist attractions, there’s a whole world of Black-owned tours, galleries, and cultural hubs worth booking.
In Lisbon, join an “African Lisbon Tour” to uncover overlooked histories.
In New Orleans, visit Studio BE, a Black-owned art space built for us, by us.
Why Black-Owned Travel Matters This Month (and Every Month)
MBG’s Global Black-Owned Travel Guide puts hundreds of these businesses, from hotels to restaurants to activities to travel-sized beauty finds, in one place. And the MBG directory stays live year-round, so even after October, you’ll always have a starting point for shopping and travelling Black-owned.
So this Black History Month, let’s pack our passports and our principles.
Travel, yes. But travel Black-owned.
Download the guide, explore the directory, and let your next trip be more than just a holiday
