Training. Networking. Support.

We are here to unify and mobilize Travel Professionals of Color. The vision of TPOC is to support, assist and spotlight travel industry professionals, destinations and multi-cultural tourism of four ethnic groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans and Native Americans.

Training. Networking. Support.

We are here to unify and mobilize Travel Professionals of Color. The vision of TPOC is to support, assist and spotlight travel industry professionals, destinations and multi-cultural tourism of four ethnic groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans and Native Americans.

Training. Networking. Support.

We are here to unify and mobilize Travel Professionals of Color. The vision of TPOC is to support, assist and spotlight travel industry professionals, destinations and multi-cultural tourism of four ethnic groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans and Native Americans.

Training. Networking. Support.

We are here to unify and mobilize Travel Professionals of Color. The vision of TPOC is to support, assist and spotlight travel industry professionals, destinations and multi-cultural tourism of four ethnic groups: African-Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans and Native Americans.

Travel Professionals Of Color

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Building bridges between TPOC members and global travel suppliers

Message From The President

Hello TPOC Members,

May, the 5^th month of the year, is also known as (AAPI) Asia American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This annual month-long event is an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. There is a long list of famous Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders. They have achieved greatness, despite struggles they might have faced because of their ethnicity. Here are the names of a few you may know: Don Chang (founder of Forever 21); Steve Chen (co-founder of You Tube); Kalpana Chawla (first woman of Asian origin to space), and of course, Kamala Harris, first Asian American Vice President. There are over 175 entrepreneurs, politicians, actors, and actresses, too many to list. However, you should read about this great community of people.

The first weekend in May is the stage of the renowned Kentucky Derby. If you have never witnessed this spectacular event in person, you should start making plans to take a group to Louisville in 2024 for the 150^th race of the derby. For help with planning a great weekend get-away in Louisville, contact our friends at the Louisville CVB. Sanundra Robertson , our contact representative, would be glad to help you with all your vacation needs.

So many things happen this May, the month began with the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, marking Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. We witness the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla , as king and queen of the United Kingdom, something many of us will never witness again in our lifetime. Of course, we had an opportunity to honor and appreciate our mothers on May 14^th.

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day we honor those who lost their lives while defending their country. It is also the holiday that is slated as the official start of summer. Finally, TPOC will be celebrating our 21^st conference aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank everyone who will be joining us. We look forward to a successful conference.

Mind Message:Five Things you will never recover in life: 1. A stone after it’s thrown. 2. A word after it’s said. 3. An occasion after it’s missed. 4. Time after it’s gone. 5. Trust after it’s lost.