The Rise of Black Wanderlust — Is Travel the New Social Currency?

Travel has become a new form of social currency—shaping identity, community, and economic power. In this conversation, Head of Commercial Marketing at Delta Air Lines, Shannon Womack and Travel Influencer Tanyka Renee explore how Black travelers are fueling the experience economy, driving over $145 billion in annual U.S. travel spend and taking more than 184 million trips a year. From cultural representation to premium experiences, they’ll discuss how diverse consumers are redefining the future of travel and how the industry can authentically meet their needs.