introducing Gloria Herbert

about Gloria Herbert

For over 30 years, Gloria Herbert has been a driving force in the hospitality, meetings, and travel industries, championing the recognition and accomplishments of African Americans. She is co-founder and associate publisher of Black Meetings & Tourism (BM&T)—the Authority on African American Conventions & Leisure Travel— which is the widely recognized, exclusive, international trade publication devoted to the $145 billion African American travel market.

Under her leadership, BM&T has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Key to the Empire from Caesars, Lifetime Membership from the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, and the Leadership Award from the Caribbean Media Exchange. Gloria holds a B.S. from the University of California, Long Beach, and an M.S. from the University of Southern California.