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July 27, 2030

Tourifique Envisions FIFA World Cup 2030 Partnership

Tourifique imagines a bold partnership with FIFA to redefine cultural travel for the 2030 World Cup™, connecting fans with short-form-video-powered experiences across Morocco, Spain, Portugal, and Argentina.

May 17, 2025

Tourifique Joins Vancouver Startup Week 2025

Tourifique, an AI-powered social and travel platform connecting Black travelers with Afrocentric things to do, is proud to announce its participation in Vancouver Startup Week 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.

April 29, 2025

Tourifique Partners with Broadway Plus to Offer Theater and Cultural Experiences

Tourifique, a travel platform connecting Black travelers with immersive events and experiences, is proud to announce a new partnership with Broadway Plus, the leader in personalized Broadway experiences.

April 25, 2025

Tourifique Joins Web Summit Vancouver 2025 as Alpha Startup & Black Innovation Zone Partner

Tourifique, an AI-powered social & travel platform connecting Black travelers with Afrocentric things to do, is proud to announce its selection to exhibit at Web Summit 2025 in Vancouver, Canada.

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November 16, 2024

Charles Shima - The Tourifique Takeoff

In this episode, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Charles Shima, the visionary founder of Tourifique, an AI-powered travel experience tech company. Charles shares his passion for travel and community, and how Tourifique aims to revolutionize the way we explore the world.

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April 16, 2024

An Immigrant Who Built an Afrocentric Platform

In this engaging conversation on the Travel Trends Podcast, we connect with Charles Shima, the inspiring Rwandan-Canadian entrepreneur who founded Tourifique. We trace his incredible journey from enduring the unimaginable during the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda to becoming a force for change in Afro-centric travel.

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March 21, 2024

Startup Spotlight: Tourifique is digitizing local and immersive Afrocentric experiences worldwide

Tourifique is revolutionizing travel by digitizing Afrocentric experiences, connecting travelers with authentic cultural adventures worldwide.