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B M & T ••• July/August 2017 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com
BY BUCK SAMUELS
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lended travel – combing business and leisure trips with the family has gained momentum in recent years. According to one sur-
vey, 77 percent took family or a significant other on their last business trip, and 47 percent do it a majority of the time. The num-
bers are even high in the African-American market segment, where travel with families to everything from conference to family
reunions has been a mainstay.
Many business-oriented hotels now make accommodations for children. But there's more to blended travel than a comfortable bed. You
must consider things like local attractions and museums, amusement parks and outdoor activities, among other things.
Below are some family-friendly destinations perfect for the troubled business traveler looking to maximize time with the family.
