Curtis Smith Nominated for Prestigious Clevenard Media Award 2025 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Palma de Mallorca, Spain — For the first time, the vibrant Mediterranean city of Palma de Mallorca will host the Clevenard Media Award 2025, a landmark event celebrating excellence in entertainment, entrepreneurship, fashion, innovation, and community empowerment. The award honors visionary leaders, creatives, government officials, NGOs, and community champions who transform society through leadership, courage, and dedication.

Curtis Smith

Founder & CEO, The African Tourism Union (ATU)

With over 34 years of entrepreneurial and executive experience, Curtis Smith is a passionate Pan-Africanist dedicated to elevating Africa’s presence on the global stage in tourism, trade, and investment. As Founder and CEO of the African Tourism Union (ATU), Curtis leads a coalition of 25 African countries, collaborating with embassies, ministers of tourism, trade, and economic development to position Africa as a premier global destination. His work fosters sustainable tourism, attracts international investment, and strengthens trade between Africa and its diaspora.

Key Accomplishments and Expertise

Strategic Business Development: Skilled in building financial partnerships, branding strategies, and securing corporate sponsorships.

Major Events & Cultural Projects: Played a pivotal role in organizing notable events including:

• Baltimore Grand Prix & AFRAM Festival
• Howard University Homecoming (2011 & 2012)
• World-Famous Rucker’s Tournament (New York City)
• Russell Simmons Urban Fashion Awards & Def Poetry Jam
• Chris Aire Jewelry Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week
• Fundraising and sponsorship collaborations with National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Reginald Lewis Museum

Innovation in Tech & Gaming: Organized Washington, D.C.’s first Video Game Convention, attracting nearly 20,000 attendees.

Professional Background

• Director of Sales & Marketing, WorldCom (New York City) — 2000 to 2012
• Investment Banker, Strategic Assets (Wall Street) — 1990 to 1999
• Licensed in Series 7, 63, 4, and 6 securities, showcasing deep expertise in financial markets and investments.

Curtis Smith’s dynamic, results-driven approach bridges Africa and the global market, inspiring a future where African tourism, trade, and investment flourish through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives.

About The African Tourism Union

Founded to address a critical gap in the global tourism market, the African Tourism Union aims to spotlight Africa as a top travel destination. Despite African Americans spending $20 billion annually on international travel, less than 2% reaches Africa. This disparity is largely due to limited marketing resources by African nations in the U.S. The ATU coalition pools resources and creativity from multiple African countries to boost awareness and tourism, catalyzing economic growth across the continent.

Event Details:

• Event: Clevenard Media Award 2025
• Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
• Venue: Calle Manacor, núm. 156, Palma 07007, Illes Balears, Spain
• Organizer: Clevenard SL (NIF B75809574)
• Contact: +34 631 279 811 | +34 672 93 12 16

About Clevenard

Clevenard is a pioneering international media and digital marketing company specializing in marketing, networking, telecommunications, sourcing services, and consulting. With offices across Europe, Africa, and the UK, Clevenard promotes exceptional leaders, changemakers, and innovators, amplifying global voices through PR, strategic collaboration, and cross-border partnerships.

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Whether you’re a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, artist, public servant, or advocate — this is your moment to celebrate excellence, inspire change, and shape the future.

Nominate or Get Involved Today:

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• Contact: +34 631 279 811

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Category:

Press release 

Oganisation:

Clevenard

Writer:

Tolu Osindero

Phone:

+34631279811

Location:

Spain