, /PRNewswire/ -- The 30th anniversary of ESSENCE Festival took over this weekend, and Travel Divas made history by bringing over 300 women for the largest girls' trip to the annual festival held . The trip kicked off with a lively welcome reception at the Westin, featuring -native and Grammy-nominated artist Big Freedia. Big Freedia engaged in a special conversation with event host and hosted a dance contest, with the winner receiving concert tickets for all three nights.
The Divas attended concerts headlined by , Usher, and Cash Money, riding in style in a custom Travel Divas bus. According to , "If trips of opulence with fellow Black women sound like your vibe, look no further than Travel Divas." Founder echoed this sentiment in her welcome reception remarks.
"This weekend you will celebrate yourself," she shared. "You deserve room service. You deserve some days where you don't make your bed.
You need this break." Travel Divas boasts a community of more than 600,000 professional Black women. Since 2021, the Divas have spent over on trips and completed over 756 trips to 61 countries.
The organization started with bus trips to . Each year, Travel Divas hosts over 100 travel events worldwide. Despite many global destinations, the ESSENCE Festival remains a must-attend event.
Since 2009, Travel Divas has taken more than 900 women to the festival. This year, the group hosted its largest experience with over 300 women. "This festival is deeply personal for me," shares founder .
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