About Us

Travel with purpose. Discover culture with intention.

Visit Black Travel connects travelers with Black-owned businesses, cultural experiences, and the stories that shape communities across the nation.

About Visit Black Travel

Visit Black Travel LLC is a cultural travel platform dedicated to helping travelers discover, support, and engage with Black-owned businesses, meaningful experiences, and the rich history of Black communities across the United States. Through curated destination guides, editorial storytelling, and bookable experiences, we connect discerning travelers with places that reflect culture, excellence, and community.

Founded by Noelle Barnes, a Miami native born and raised in South Florida, Visit Black Travel was created from a deep understanding of place, culture, and the power of intentional tourism. As the founder of both Visit Black Travel LLC and Visit Black Miami, Noelle’s work centers on amplifying the businesses, experiences, and stories that define Black communities while creating new pathways for visibility and economic growth.

Our mission is simple: to make it easier for travelers to enjoy and support Black-owned hospitality providers, cultural institutions, neighborhoods, and experiences. We believe travel should do more than entertain β€” it should connect people to living history, strengthen local economies, and deepen appreciation for the communities that make each destination unique.

Visit Black Miami serves as the flagship destination brand within the larger Visit Black Travel platform, highlighting the best of Black culture, heritage, dining, nightlife, events, hotels, and local experiences in South Florida. As the platform grows, Visit Black Travel will continue expanding into new cities through curated content, strategic partnerships, and a sustainable booking ecosystem designed to celebrate Black heritage while driving tangible business growth for local partners.

Whether you are planning a weekend escape, looking for authentic cultural experiences, or seeking a more intentional way to travel, Visit Black Travel is here to help you explore with purpose. We are building more than a travel platform β€” we are building a movement rooted in culture, connection, and community.

Noelle Barnes, Founder of Visit Black Travel, at Bayside Miami

Noelle Barnes

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Noelle founded Visit Black Travel LLC and Visit Black Miami to elevate Black-owned hospitality, cultural storytelling, and destination discovery.

Make it easy for discerning travelers to support Black-owned businesses and culturally rich experiences while driving sustainable growth for local communities.

  • Curated destination guides.
  • Editorial storytelling and digital content.
  • Cultural tours and local experiences.
  • Strategic partnerships that expand visibility.
  • A growing platform built to support Black travel economies.