Ancestry travel is becoming one of the most meaningful travel trends of 2026, particularly for Black travelers seeking deeper connections to their heritage, family history, and cultural identity. Fueled by DNA testing and genealogical research, these journeys transform tourism into personal discovery, with destinations like Ghana leading efforts to welcome members of the African diaspora through heritage-focused initiatives and immersive cultural experiences.
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Year of return: Black Americans speak on moving back to Africa
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Ghana declared 2019 the Year of Return and invited people of African descent throughout the world to celebrate the collective resistance of those who suffered through the transatlantic slave trade. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) created the Year of Return to build more traction around Ghana as a […]
