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Green Book Global aims to reach 10,000 destination reviews by the end of August, amplifying "Traveling While Black" experiences

SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia® is teaming up with Green Book Global, the first and only Black traveler review website mobile app and social media platform, to launch the inaugural Green Book Global Black Travel Review Month (BTRM) initiative. Green Book Global is dedicated to empowering Black travelers through its community-generated "Traveling While Black" reviews, with the aim of increasing representation and equity in travel.

Green Book Global was founded in 2018 to inspire and equip Black travelers to explore the world with peace of mind. Travelers rate locations based on their experience of "Traveling While Black" to help other community members feel safe. Green Book Global also works with destinations to help them become more inclusive. The company is part of Expedia Group's Open World™ Accelerator program that is designed to advance innovation in the travel industry by helping startups and small and medium businesses (SMBs) fast-track their growth and innovate on Expedia Group's purpose-built technology platform.

"Diversity and inclusion are essential in the travel industry. The 'Traveling While Black' section on the platform gives Black travelers the insight they need to make an informed decision about where they will travel and how they will be treated once they arrive," said Lawrence Phillips, CEO and founder of Green Book Global.

To kick off BTRM, Expedia and Green Book Global curated a list of top-rated and founder-recommended destinations. "The Traveling While Black" score comprises of the candid experiences of Black travelers and the level of warmth and hospitality they received from locals.

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To learn more about BTRM and to join the community, please visit https://greenbookglobal.com/black-travel-review-month.

About Expedia Expedia® is one of the world's leading full-service travel brands, with a mission of helping travelers get the most out of every trip they take by providing everything they need all in one place and, above all else, feel supported every step of the way.

Our commitment to insights matched with our unprecedented scale allows us to understand our travelers better than anyone else, delivering exactly what they need, when they need it. Our personalized experiences backed by incredible technology enable us to deliver the widest selection of product offerings across accommodations, transportation, activities and experiences, helping you get the most out of your journey.

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About Green Book Global Green Book Global is the first travel review website,app and social media platform that is dedicated to helping Black travelers plan trips with confidence and less anxiety. It offers user-generated insights from the Black perspective across 9 dimensions, including what it's like Traveling While Black. Travelers can also earn cash back by booking with some of the most popular travel brands (Expedia, Vrbo etc) as well as earn up to $10 for sharing destination reviews. Recently completing Expedia Group's Open World Accelerator Program, Green Book Global aims to become the go-to online booking and travel review platform for Black travelers worldwide.

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