Gloria and Solomon Herbert of Black Meetings and Tourism

The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser, held last month at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Miami, honored Gloria and Solomon Herbert for their decades-long contributions to promoting diversity and inclusion in travel and tourism. Founders of Black Meetings & Tourism, the Herberts have championed the $129+ billion African American travel market, fostering stronger ties between the Caribbean and African American travelers through advocacy, media and outreach. During the awards ceremony, attendees observed a moment of silence to reflect on the recent passing of the Herberts’ son, Solomon II, which prevented them from attending in person. In a heartfelt video message, they spoke of their mission to build connections between African Americans and the Caribbean, encouraging leisure travel and conferences to the region.