November 11, 2019
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MIAMI-Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
 
Monday 11 november 2019
Today: 85° F/29° C Surf: 83.5° F/28.6° C
 
 
 
WHAT'S HAPPENING
 
 
WHAT'S HAPPENING
 
 
Record PortMiami Passengers For
January-September 2019
 
During January-September 2019, cruise passengers through PortMiami increased by +19.4 percent compared to the previous year. Growth is due in part to the addition of new ships offering year-round service & the extensive cruise options offered by PortMiami. New ships sailing from PortMiami include Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic, Norwegian Bliss, Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas.
 
 
PortMiami Passengers:
 
January-
September 2019
January-
September 2018
% Change vs. 2018
4,978,316 4,168,246 +19.4%
 
 
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
 
 
INDUSTRY NEWS

 

 
 
American Airlines Celebrates 30 Years at MIA
 
This year, American Airlines celebrates 30 years serving Miami International Airport (MIA), and now has even more to celebrate with additional service to Lima-Peru, Santiago-Chile and São Paulo-Brazil set to begin next year. American’s commitment to the Miami community has been unmatched over the last 30 years.
 
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GMCVB President & CEO to Attend NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 Championship at Homestead Miami Speedway
 
On November 17 GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME will join thousands of NASCAR fans at the upcoming Monster Energy Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 Championship at Homestead Miami Speedway. Last year, the sold-out crowd on hand for the Ford EcoBoost 400 saw Joey Logano win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship defeating Martin Truex Jr. who won the 2017 championship and came in 2nd place for 2018.
 
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Don’t Miss the Inaugural Miami Smooth Jazz Festival at Zoo Miami
 
The inaugural Miami Smooth Jazz Festival which continues through November 10 on the grounds of Zoo Miami celebrates various music genres with an emphasis on Smooth Jazz, R&B and Latin Jazz. Expect the Miami Smooth Jazz Festival to be an unforgettable experience that will integrate nature into two amazingly memorable nights of entertainment. For tickets and more information, click here.
 
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City of Miami Beach Veteran’s Day Parade set for November 11 at 11:11 a.m.
 
Celebrate and salute our nation’s veterans at the free Miami Beach Veteran’s Day Parade on Monday, November 11 at 11:11 a.m. Miami’s own Sam Moore will be the Grand Marshall for the parade. The parade with marching bands, veterans and more will run along Ocean Drive from 5th to 13th Streets. At noon, catch the all Veterans Parachute Team followed by the Wreath Laying Ceremony and picnic at Lummus Park (1130 Ocean Drive.)
 
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GMCVB UPDATES
 
 
GMCVB UPDATES

 

 
 
CruiseWorld 2019
 
GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Director Debra Lee will lead a delegation of 11 GMCVB Partners who will participate at Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld 2019 Exhibitor Showcase scheduled for November 14. Approximately 700 travel advisors are expected to attend CruiseWorld 2019. The Miami Beach Convention Center will welcome CruiseWorld in November 2020!
 
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GMCVB Convention Sales Partners with Sports Tourism at the TEAMS Annual Conference & Expo
 
GMCVB Convention Sales Team will partner with the Sports Tourism Team to sell and promote the destination at the TEAMS (Travel, Events and Management in Sports) Annual Conference & Expo November 11-14 in Anaheim, CA USA. TEAMS is the world’s leading conference and expo for the sports-event industry. For more than 20 years, TEAMS has helped define the sports-event and appointment-based trade show industries.
 
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GMCVB Communications Partners with Corsair and Miami-en-Francais to Host French Influencers
 
GMCVB Communications Team is partnering with French airline Corsair and French travel agency Miami-en-Francais to host a group of French travel influencers in Miami November 11-15. The purpose of the trip is to research nature, wellness, boutique hotels, and new restaurants in Miami for social media and blog posts by December 2019.
 
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GMCVB Communications Hosts Norwegian Airlines UK Press Group
 
GMCVB Communications Team is working with Norwegian Airlines to promote the airline's new direct route from London Gatwick Airport to Miami International Airport, which launched earlier this year. The airline is flying in a press group to Miami November 15-19 to experience the new flight route and the destination, promoting its increased accessibility following the new low-cost flights.
 
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Miami Hosts Aerolineas Argentinas FAM 
 
GMCVB Argentina Sales Team will escort and support an Aerolineas Argentina FAM to Miami, November 12-16. Aerolineas Argentina is flying in the FAM group. The FAM agenda will provide an opportunity for the group to experience Greater Miami and the Beaches while broadening their knowledge of key offerings in an effort to increase sales for all Miami-based products.
 
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GMCVB Communications Team hosts China National Travel Magazine 
 
GMCVB Communications Team in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA will be hosting a journalist from China National Travel magazine out of Beijing, November 15-18. While in Miami, the journalist will be focusing on the Fast and Furious in Florida theme. The magazine focuses on unique destinations and provides hi-culture reading ideal for the Chinese elite. 
 
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GMCVB DEPARTMENTS
 
 
MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS
 
MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS
 
november
 
 
11/11-11/15
International Money Transfer Conferences - IMTC World
 
 
11/12-11/17
National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) - NASCAR 2019
 
 
11/12-11/18
Global Cold Chain Alliance - IACSC Annual Conference and Expo 2019
 
 
11/12-11/20
American Case Management Association Arizona Chapter - Leadership Conference
 
 
 
11/13-11/15
Liferay - Partner Summit 2019
 
 
11/13-11/16
International Federation of Podiatrists - 2019 FIP World Congress of Podiatry
 
 
11/13-11/19
Americans for the Arts - National Arts Marketing Project Conference
 
 
11/16-11/19
International Watch and Jewelry Guild - International Watch and Jewelry Guild Exhibit
 
 
 
 
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
 
MIAMI ENTERTAINMENT MONTHS
 
With no shortage on things to do and see in and out of the sun, experience a range of cultural, sports, arts and entertainment events in Greater Miami and its surrounding area during Miami Entertainment Months. This two-month promotion during October and November, gives visitors and locals alike exclusive savings to a variety of events and activities in every corner.
 
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 
November
 
 
November 15-17, 2019
Nascar Ford Championship Weekend
 
 
November 16, 2019
12th Annual Sunny Isles Beach Jazz Fest
 
 
November 17-24, 2019
Miami Book Fair
 
 
Through January 8, 2020
Luminosa Chinese Lantern Festival
 
 
 
 
COUNTDOWN
 
DAYS UNTIL
25 Art Basel Miami Beach / Design Miami 133 Miami Open
72 10th Anniversary NATPE Miami 220 24th Annual American Black Film Festival
84 Super Bowl LIV 2020 428 College Football Playoff National Championship Game
94 Miami International Boat Show 2,379 World Cup 2026
95 Miami Yacht Show    
 
 
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📚 Did you know that the largest literary festival in the country takes place right in our own back yard? @MiamiBookFair returns Nov 17 - 24 in Downtown Miami with author lectures and readings, panel discussions, and its world-renowned street fair.
 
 
BIRTHDAYS
 
BIRTHDAYS
 
The GMCVB wishes a happy birthday to our friends and family...
 
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William D. Talbert III, CDME
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