2nd Annual Black Travel Expo March 19-20, 2010 Friday, March 19, 2010 1:00PM - 5:00PM Open to Trade Professionals Only Philadelphia FAM  Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:00PM - 7:00PM Open to Consumers & Trade Professionals  First District Plaza Conference & Convention Center 3801 Market Street Philadelphia, PA.  19104 By any standard, the Black Travel Expo is to be considered a major event in our region, bringing both national and international attention to Greater Philadelphia . The African American travel market is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. Rising 16% over a recent two year period, compared to only 1% growth in the general market. African American tourism is a 35.2 billion dollar market and rapidly growing thorough out the United Stated. African Americans are more likely to go on group trips and attend cultural events or festivals. The African American buying power is expected to reach 1.1 trillion dollars in the year 2012. This event will attract an elite group African Americans executives, educators, administrators, consultants, political leaders and high profile members of fraternities, sororities and community organizations such as the NAACP; the Urban League; the Barristers; and the Black Journalist from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Participants will include Cruise Lines, Tour Operators, Hotels and Resorts, Tourism Boards, Transportation Providers, Government Agencies, Theme Parks, Travel Agencies . The attendees will enjoy cultural performances, seminars by travel experts, great giveaways and entertainment for the entire family. The Black Travel Expo is the perfect place to promote your company and or destination. Your participation and or sponsorship are important to the success of this event and will send a message that your company is committed to the African American tourism market. We look forward to seeing you in Philadelphia!   Advertising Opportunities Sponsorsship Opportunities Exhibitor Opportunities       Black Travel Expo 5236 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA.  19139 1-267-290-0779 www.BlackTravelExpo.org expo@blacktravelexpo.org