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Today: 85° F/ 29° C |
Surf: 83.5° F/ 28.6° C |
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Record PortMiami Passengers For January-September 2019 |
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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. |
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PortMiami Passengers: |
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January- September 2019 |
January- September 2018 |
% Change vs. 2018 |
4,978,316 |
4,168,246 |
+19.4% |
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American Airlines Celebrates 30 Years at MIA |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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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CruiseWorld 2019 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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11/11-11/15 |
International Money Transfer Conferences - IMTC World |
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11/12-11/17 |
National Association for Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) - NASCAR 2019 |
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11/12-11/18 |
Global Cold Chain Alliance - IACSC Annual Conference and Expo 2019 |
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11/12-11/20 |
American Case Management Association Arizona Chapter - Leadership Conference |
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11/13-11/15 |
Liferay - Partner Summit 2019 |
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11/13-11/16 |
International Federation of Podiatrists - 2019 FIP World Congress of Podiatry |
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11/13-11/19 |
Americans for the Arts - National Arts Marketing Project Conference |
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11/16-11/19 |
International Watch and Jewelry Guild - International Watch and Jewelry Guild Exhibit |
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MIAMI ENTERTAINMENT MONTHS |
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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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COUNTDOWN |
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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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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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