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12 AUGUST 2019 |
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Today: 85° F/30° C |
Surf: 78° F/25° C |
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Record PortMiami Passengers for June 2019 |
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During June 2019, cruise passengers through PortMiami increased by +16.5% compared to the previous year. Growth is due in part to the addition of new ships offering year-round service and the extensive cruise options offered by PortMiami. |
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Record PortMiami Passengers: |
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June 2019 |
June 2018 |
January- December 2018 |
487,389 |
418,495 |
+16.5% |
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GMCVB President & CEO Participates in ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition |
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William D. Talbert III, CDME, GMCVB President & CEO, is among the attendees at this year’s ASAE Annual Meeting in Exposition, August 10-13 in Columbus, OH USA. Mr. Talbert is on hand to sell and promote Greater Miami and the Beaches to the association industry. |
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What’s New? The newly reimagined What’s Happening Newsletter is “what’s new”! |
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The GMCVB is proud to present the newly redesigned What’s Happening Newsletter providing you with a fresher, more user-friendly experience. The new What’s Happening Newsletter is choc-full of Travel Industry Updates and will provide you with the most newsworthy updates on behalf of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the local travel industry. Editor, William D. Talbert III, CDME, GMCVB President & CEO - welcomes your feedback on the What’s Happening Newsletter design. Send us your thoughts to whfeedback@gmcvb.com. |
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GMCVB Convention Sales Manager Honored with Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine’s Annual APEX Distinguished Service Award |
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Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine selected Joe McCray, GMCVB Convention Sales Manager, to receive the BM&T Annual APEX Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their particular fields of endeavor that have positively impacted the travel industry. |
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Inaugural Miami Beach Pop Festival Set for November 8-10, 2019 |
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Mark your calendars for Veteran’s Day Weekend November 8-10, as the first Miami Beach Pop Festival promises to dazzle with incredible live entertainment and programming. For more information, please click here. |
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FY 2019 Metrics Exceeding Expectations |
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As we get ready to close out the year, our advertising programs are still performing stronger than ever. From October through June, advertising impressions are up 56% over last year, with a 50% increase in click-thru rate and a 13% increase in hotel bookings. |
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GMCVB Participates in National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Conference |
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GMCVB Director of LGBTQ Marketing Dan Rios will be promoting the destination at the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s (NGLCC) International Business & Leadership Conference August 13-16 in Tampa, FL USA. |
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GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Team Sells Greater Miami During Brazil Sales Mission |
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GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Director for USA (Northeast & Midwest), Canada & Latin America Joe Docal will lead a delegation of GMCVB Partners on a multi-city sales mission to Brazil, August 12-16. |
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Save the Date! GMCVB Annual Meeting Set for October 17, 2019 |
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The 2019 GMCVB Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17 at the Hilton Blue Lagoon. Registration coming soon. Sponsorship opportunities available. |
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GMCVB Convention Sales Sells Greater Miami at the Canadian Meetings & Events Expo |
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GMCVB Convention Sales Team will be attending Canadian Meetings & Events Expo August 11-14, in Toronto, Canada. This tradeshow and meeting show will host 350+ exhibitors representing 700+ companies. |
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Launch of The Overtown Marketplace at The Urban in Historic Overtown |
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GMCVB Multicultural Tourism & Development Team would like to invite everyone to experience the Overtown Marketplace at The Urban, now open every Friday (4 p.m. – 9 p.m.) and Saturday (Noon – 5 p.m.) in Historic Overtown. |
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08/12-08/15 |
Cohesity Inc. - 2019 Sales Kickoff |
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08/07-08/20 |
Microsoft Corp. - Americas & LATAM, LINC. |
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08/17-08/20 |
Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) - HCEA Connect 2019 |
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Miami Spice showcases the very best of Greater Miami and the Beaches’ diverse cuisine featuring three-course meals at the top eateries in the city reasonably priced at $23 for lunch/brunch and $39 for dinner. For two whole months, from August through September, explore signature dishes at reduced prices by world renowned chefs every summer. |
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Greater Miami and the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that rank among the "Best Spas in America," and are beloved by spa connoisseurs around the world. Miami Spa Months are comprised of the destination’s top luxury spas offering locals and visitors up to 50 percent off treatments. Indulge in the highest standards of pampering and relaxation and book rejuvenating special treatments for as low as $109 in July and August. |
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Visitors and residents can enjoy a relaxing staycation in one of many alluring hotels in the destination. June through September, resorts throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches are offering special discounts on rooms, packages, amenities and inclusions. These appealing offers include discounted stays, resort credits, complimentary meals and more. |
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COUNTDOWN |
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DAYS UNTIL |
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Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Encore begins service |
185 |
Miami Yacht Show |
99 |
Miami Beach Pop Festival |
188 |
Super Bowl LIV 2020 |
115 |
Art Basel Miami Beach/Design Miami |
528 |
College Football Playoff National Championship Game |
162 |
10th Anniversary NATPE Miami |
2,498 |
World Cup 2026 |
185 |
Miami International Boat Show |
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GET SOCIAL WITH US |
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BIRTHDAYS |
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The GMCVB wishes a happy birthday to our friends and family... |
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About the Publisher |
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William D. Talbert III, CDME |
President and CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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@BillTalbert @GreaterMiamiCVB |
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Follow us on Twitter @GreaterMiamiCVB for industry news |
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We want your feedback on the What’s Happening design. Send us your thoughts at WHFeedback@GMCVB.com |
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Copyright © 2019 Official website Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved. |
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