AirBnBs are a significant part of travel. If you can’t afford a hotel or have someone to house you, you’ll need to consider booking an Airbnb. In 2020, Color of Change, an online justice organization found that black people and people of color found it difficult to book a stay at an AirBnB that white people, with a 91.4% to 94.1% acceptance rate.
As a result, black people are changing their travel experience by getting into the hospitality industry. If you’re looking for one, here are black-owned websites that will help you find an Airbnb as a traveler.
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Black Owned Vacation Properties Guide
Black Owned Vacation Properties Guide helps black travelers find an appropriate rental or Airbnb during their trip. It simplifies things by aggregating different properties that are available and presents a listing. Beyond this, it helps travelers make cultural connections by finding communities and areas where people can go.
Noirbnb
Stephen Grant is the founder and chief executive officer of NoirBnB. He began the website and business after experiencing discrimination on his travels. In 2015, he was at an Airbnb in Atlanta when a white neighbor called the police because they thought they were robbing the house. When the police arrived, they found them making breakfast, took a selfie and left. It stirred an interest in improving the travel experience for black travelers.
Black Book App
Black Book App offers a directory for black travelers to find suitable accommodation on their travels. Apart from that, it gives restaurants, bookstores, and co-working spaces recommendations to enhance their experience. The app can be found on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
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We Travel Black
Tracey Simone started the platform, We Travel Black, to help millennials experience the beauty of travel. It offers budget-friendly options for airfare, accommodation and everything in between without breaking the bank. If you are an amateur traveler and are overwhelmed by the planning, Simone promises to handle everything professionally and create a memorable experience.
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En Route Travel
In 2019, Nicole and Tyshana established En Route Travel to help the HBCU alumni community from Howard University travel safely globally. They ensure everything is taken care of, from airfare and accommodation. The group also organizes individual, group and private trips.
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Final Thoughts
These websites are a good resource for black travelers to plan and execute a trip. They remove the burden of spending too much time finding the right accommodation and facilities for their trip. What challenges do you face when planning a trip?
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