Disrupting the Travel Industry for Inclusivity and Change with Martinique Lewis

Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Martinique Lewis.

Marty Lewis is an award-winning diversity in travel consultant, President of the Black Travel Alliance, both Travel and Leisure and Travel Pulse’s ''Most influential people in travel.” And don't forget the creator of The ABC Travel Greenbook! The number one resource connecting travelers to the African Diaspora Globally. She is proud to serve on the advisory boards of Conde Nast Traveler, Hurtigruten Expedition Cruises, and the National Outdoor Leadership School. She is the change she wants to see and is committed to ensuring the travel industry is a welcoming space for all.

Christine and Marty discuss:

· The ABC Travel Greenbook
· The Black Travel Across America project with National Geographic
· Travel marketing and the importance of seeing ourselves in travel publications and assets
· Supporting Black-owned businesses in global travel

Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Martinique Lewis.

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Download the ABC Travel Green Book App on the App Store and Google Play.
Learn more and get your copy of the ABC Travel Greenbook.
Connect with Marty and learn about her many projects and adventures on her website.
Connect with Marty on Instagram / LinkedIn.
Learn more about the Black Travel Alliance, Women in Travel Summit, and Wanderful Women’s Travel Community.

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Martinique Lewis (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.

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