Black travelers generate billions of dollars in domestic and international economies. However, many business owners of color in the tourism industry say it’s a challenge accessing those dollars and getting the opportunity to host tourists and events. Jason Dunn, the executive director of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, discusses a nationwide effort to diversify the tourism industry for travelers and business owners.

Plus, Christmas is two weeks away. Santa Rick, the founder of the Atlanta-based Northern Lights Santa Academy and the National Santa Agency, returns to “Closer Look.” He discusses how he’s sharing hope, joy and inspiration this holiday season and teaching other members of the Claus family to do the same. 

Black travelers generate billions of dollars in domestic and international economies. However, many business owners of color in the tourism industry say it’s a challenge accessing those dollars and getting the opportunity to host tourists and events. <a href="https://ncbmp.com/news/621774/NCBMP-Selects-Jason-Dunn-Sr.-As-Its-New-Executive-Director.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Dunn</a>, the executive director of the <a href="https://ncbmp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals</a>, discusses a nationwide effort to diversify the tourism industry for travelers and business owners.Plus, Christmas is two weeks away. <a href="https://northernlightssantaacademy.com/santa-rick" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Santa Rick</a>, the founder of the <a href="https://northernlightssantaacademy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta-based Northern Lights Santa Academy</a> and the <a href="https://nationalsantaagency.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Santa Agency</a>, returns to “Closer Look.”&nbsp;He discusses how he’s sharing hope, joy and inspiration this holiday season and teaching other members of the Claus family to do the same.&nbsp;

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.