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Surf:
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Record PortMiami Passengers For
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| During January-November 2019, cruise passengers through PortMiami increased by +14.6 percent 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. 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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November 2019 |
January-
November 2018 |
% Change |
| 5,991,795 |
5,228,868 |
+14.6% |
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| Super Bowl LIVE Presented by VERIZON |
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| Super Bowl LIVE will be running from January 25 to February 1, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. The FREE fan festival will feature evening concerts at the Amphitheater, a Huddle Down Community Stage, Road to the 11th Super Bowl activation, Tailgate Town featuring a Culinary stage, an Environmental Village, live water shows, evening parades, fireworks and much more. For more information and schedule click here. |
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| Miami Rated Amongst Top-Ranking Best Convention Destinations |
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| MeetingSource.com announced the publication of its 4th annual best convention city survey which ranks the assets of 166 cities across the United States. Six factors go into each city’s report: walkability, affordable hotel rooms, distance of airports to the convention center and the number of direct flights, safety, tourism appeal and weather. Miami was one of the top-ranking cities for the fourth year in a row, with the publication citing more affordable room rates and the destination’s robust tourism offerings. |
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| GMCVB Supports the 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast |
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| The 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast to benefit the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project founded by Congresswoman Frederica Wilson will be hosted on January 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center. The highly anticipated breakfast event, headlined by Larenz Tate and Korey Wise, honors the life and legacy of Dr. King and serves as the induction ceremony for the young Wilson scholars. For more information on the 5000 Role Models of Excellence, click here. |
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| The Future of Education Technology Conference ® is coming to the Miami Beach Convention Center |
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| With over 600 learning opportunities and 400 exhibitors, more than 10,000 attendees are expected at the Miami Beach Convention Center January 14-17. For 40 years, the Future of Education Technology® Conference has gathered the most dynamic and creative education professionals from around the world for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues. Its impact has been felt by thousands of districts, schools, educators — and ultimately students. For more on FETC®, click here. |
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| GMCVB President & CEO to Attend Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez' State of the County Address |
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| GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME will attend the Miami-Dade County State of the County Address by Mayor Carlos Gimenez on January 14 at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Downtown Miami. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. The GMCVB provided the Mayor’s office with valuable information on tourism figures and the economic impact of tourism to Miami-Dade County for the address. |
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| GMCVB President & CEO to Attend Greater Miami & Beaches Hotel Association 2020 Annual Meeting and Reception |
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| GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME will participate in the Greater Miami & Beaches Hotel Association’s 2020 Annual Meeting and Reception on January 16 at the JW Marriott Marquis. During the celebratory event the 2020 officers and board of directors will be introduced and last year’s successes, as well as new initiatives, will be shared. |
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| GMCVB President & CEO to Attend Super Bowl LIV Charity Golf Event |
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| GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME will be on hand for the Super Bowl LIV Charity Golf Event on January 16 at the Melreese Country Club. Proceeds from the charity event will benefit two local worthwhile organizations — First Tee Miami and Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade. In addition, the first-place team will win four tickets to the Super Bowl! |
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| Join GMCVB President & CEO and HCP Media for GMCVB Vacation Planner Launch & Partnership Networking Luncheon! |
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| The GMCVB, together with our official Publishing Partner HCP Media, cordially invite you to the unveiling of our annual Greater Miami and Beaches Vacation Planner, Miami's Official Visitor publication on January 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Conrad Hotel, Brickell. GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME will attend this event, where attendees will be treated to a sneak peek at a special commemorative edition in honor of Super Bowl LIV, created in conjunction with the Miami Super Bowl Host Committee. |
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| GMCVB Communications Team Hosts MIAMILAND - Outdoor Miami Cross-market Press Tour |
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| GMCVB Communications Team will be hosting an international media group January 14-18 highlighting the destination’s unique outdoor activities in preparation for the launch of “MIAMILAND”. Come January 2020, the Found in Miami messaging will be expanded to include the GMCVB’s new “MIAMILAND” outdoor adventurers’ campaign. The campaign will highlight Miami’s unexpected nature experiences. This theme illustrates the variety of activities available to visitors during Greater Miami’s winter months. |
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| GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Partners with American Airlines on Sales Mission to the Dominican Republic |
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| GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Director Debra Lee will partner with American Airlines on a sales mission to the Dominican Republic, January 14-17. The delegation will promote Greater Miami and the Beaches and American Airlines’ service from Miami to four cities in the Dominican Republic to travel professionals. In 2018, the Dominican Republic ranked sixteenth for international visitors to Miami. |
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| 01/12-01/15 |
| CRE Finance Council - CREFC January Conference 2020 |
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| 01/13-01/15 |
| American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) - AACR Early Detection, Liquid Biopsies and Minimal Residual Disease |
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| 01/13-01/20 |
| American Bar Association - Winter Leadership Meeting-Section of Litigation |
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| 01/14-01/17 |
| Airports Council International N. American - 2020 ACI-NA Risk Management Meeting |
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| 01/14-01/19 |
| International Association of Commercial Collectors (IACC) 2020 IACC Convention |
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| 01/15--01/17 |
| LRP Publications - 2020 FETC |
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| 01/17-01/20 |
| Complete Conference Management - Spectrum 2020 |
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| 01/18-01/25 |
| Syneos Health - 2020 BAM and GSM Meeting - January 2020 |
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| MIAMI ARTS AND HERITAGE MONTHS |
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| Miami Arts & Heritage Months places a spotlight on the culturally diverse communities throughout the city. Greater Miami and the Beaches is providing locals and visitors with pleasing ways to experience the destination’s cultural gems, including heritage neighborhood tours, art exhibits, public arts and art galleries in these unique areas. |
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| COUNTDOWN |
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| DAYS UNTIL |
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10th Anniversary NATPE Miami |
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Miami Open |
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Super Bowl LIV 2020 |
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NostalgiaCon Miami 2020 |
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Miami International Boat Show |
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GMCVB H.O.T. Challenge Golf Tournament |
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Miami Yacht Show |
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24th Annual American Black Film Festival |
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Coconut Grove Arts Festival |
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College Football Playoff National Championship Game |
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The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One |
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World Cup 2026 |
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YoungArts Miami |
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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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