Cynika DrakeBiography
I am the Founder and President of Lavish Lifestyles Concierge, a New York-based boutique travel, hospitality and experiential event production company established in 2007, with a growing U.K. presence. For nearly two decades, I have worked across global hospitality, destination strategy, luxury travel and experiential event production, supporting private clients, executives, brands and organizations across international markets. My experience includes executive events and activations, high-touch travel and hospitality programs, and destination strategy. I plan travel across 15+ countries on the African continent, as well as select European countries, the Caribbean, Mexico, the UAE and major U.S. markets. My focus is on the intersection of tourism, economic opportunity, cultural representation and the global positioning of African countries. I have spoken on tourism, diaspora engagement and cultural exchange at World Travel Market Africa and the South African Consulate General in New York and have participated as a Hosted Buyer at major international travel trade events including ITB Berlin, WTM London, ILTM Africa and WTM Africa. My industry perspectives have also been featured in Bloomberg Pursuits, The New York Times, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly, Yahoo! Travel and Black Enterprise Business Report. I am currently developing a documentary exploring tourism, ownership, representation and who shapes the narratives through which Africa is marketed and experienced globally.
Company Overview
Lavish Lifestyles Concierge is a New York-based boutique travel, hospitality and experiential event production company established in 2007, with a growing U.K. presence. The company specializes in luxury travel, destination strategy, experiential production, turnkey event management and high-touch global hospitality services. Lavish Lifestyles Concierge works with private clients, executives, brands and organizations to design and execute travel experiences, events and hospitality programs across international markets. Our global experience spans 15+ African countries, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico, the UAE and major U.S. destinations. Our work combines direct consumer insight with on-the-ground destination knowledge, providing a unique perspective on how travelers make purchasing decisions, how destinations are perceived and marketed, and how hospitality experiences can better align with traveler expectations. Africa represents an important area of specialization and future growth for the company. Through extensive travel, tourism industry relationships and engagement with hospitality stakeholders across the continent, Lavish Lifestyles Concierge is particularly interested in opportunities at the intersection of African tourism, hospitality, destination development, media, cultural storytelling and international market development. Lavish Lifestyles Concierge is currently developing a documentary exploring tourism, ownership, representation and who shapes the narratives through which Africa is marketed and experienced globally. We are interested in connecting with investors, strategic partners and other stakeholders within Africa's tourism, media and creative industries to support the development and production of the project.
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is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
Business Opportunities added By Cynika Drake
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About Us
is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
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| 93121506 | Commodity | Embassies or Ambassadors services | |
| 80101707 | Commodity | Lobbying services | |
| 90151602 | Commodity | Touring companies | |
| 83121602 | Commodity | Tourism board services | |
| 90121501 | Commodity | Tour arrangement services | |
| 25101506 | Commodity | Limousines | |
| 94111804 | Commodity | Pilgrimage tour operators services | |
| 90111502 | Commodity | Lodges or resorts | |
| 73141711 | Commodity | Leather luggage or handbags manufacturing services | |
| 93141702 | Commodity | Culture promotional services |
About Us
is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
We have partnered with leading entities globally and across Africa. Our members can obtain a unique code from any of our partners and them add the code to their profile. Each code applied results in a member's profile being given an additional boost across our platforms. You can view our Partners here. Partner codes can be added by members in their profile section.
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About Us
is a member of the Africa Business Community, Africa’s leading business network. We use AI to match our members to the most attractive business and investment opportunities in Africa. As a member you can add any number of business opportunities and will receive Africa business opportunities matched to your chosen country and business sector preferences. Membership is free. Our dashboards are powered by AFSIC – Investing in Africa, perhaps Africa’s most important investment event.
