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| The GMCVB Responds to COVID-19 |
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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is proud to serve the travel and hospitability industry of Miami-Dade County, the top economic engine for the Greater Miami community. As we all navigate the global COVID-19 pandemic, your tourism bureau is implementing an action plan to support and stimulate the industry as much as possible while relaying best practices from official health sources aimed at the travel industry and visitors. One of our first initiatives is the launch of the Miami Eats, Order Out, Help Out campaign, a program to stimulate business for the restaurant community by encouraging locals to “help out” and “order out”. In addition, the GMCVB is proud to partner with the United Way Helping Hands to create a tourism component to the Miami Pandemic Fund. Working with the United Way, the GMCVB will ensure that the local tourism industry is on the receiving end of some aid during this challenging time. The GMCVB continues to align with national partners such as The US Travel Association to call on Congress for swift and aggressive action on a stimulus package for the travel and hospitality community. We invite Miami-Dade County hotels and tourism community to visit our website for access to a resource library of materials on COVID-19. Our industry has weathered many challenges in the past and we trust our strong partnerships and close collaboration will be key in our recovery.
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| Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update |
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The health and safety of Miami-Dade County residents and visitors is a priority and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is working closely with health and government officials for access to the most accurate and timely information regarding COVID-19.
The World Health Organization has declared a global pandemic and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced an emergency order declaring closures of public beaches, parks and non-essential retail and commercial establishments. In addition, hotels and commercial lodging businesses have been ordered to close in the City of Miami Beach.
Travel Restrictions
The U.S. government has expanded travel restrictions including suspending most inbound travel from Europe. For the most up-to-date information on travel restrictions, please check with the US Department of State. Miami International Airport remains open and servicing flights. Many carriers have begun cancelling and/or reducing service therefore travelers into the Greater Miami area are advised to check with their carrier to check on status of flights.
Cruise Travel
The US Department of State has introduced new guidelines advising Americans not to travel by cruise ship. As such, major cruise lines have suspended operations while PortMiami remains operational for cargo business.
GMCVB Partners click here for Industry Updates and Resources. |
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| Miami Beach Convention Center Partners with Food Rescue US on Food Donation Program |
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| The Miami Beach Convention Center is donating excess, unopened food from cancelled meetings and galas to local charities via Food Rescue US, a platform that matches last-minute food donations with volunteers who can pick up and deliver it to a local charity or source in need. Due to the public health threat of COVID-19, Zendesk's global user conference, Relate, which was set to take place March 3-5, was cancelled, and so was the Miami City Ballet (MCB) 2020 Gala on March 14. Though the decision to cancel was a painful one, the decision about what to do with more than 1,000 pounds of food already prepped and waiting for Relate's 2,300 attendees was not. Back in December, the Miami Beach Convention Center and Zendesk's Relate team had already begun working on a strategy to reduce food waste at the conference. For more information click here. |
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| Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches ‘Miami Eats, Order Out, Help Out’ Campaign to Support Restaurant Recovery |
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| To support local restaurants amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) will announce a program that encourages Miamians to enjoy the Greater Miami and the Beaches’ vast dining options while at home. 'Miami Eats, Order Out, Help Out' campaign by the GMCVB was conceived to help restaurants inform patrons of their takeout and delivery offerings, and ultimately, stimulate business for locals’ beloved restaurants and most importantly – their owners, chefs and employees. With 270 restaurants listed and counting, 'Miami Eats, Order Out, Help Out' campaign by the GMCVB offers endless opportunities to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even wine, beer and cocktails, from our city’s favorite restaurants. Some restaurants are new to dining out and some are offering affordable family meals, gourmet make-at-home meal kits, free desserts and special discounts, making this an opportunity for locals to satisfy palates while helping local businesses. 'Miami Eats, Order Out, Help Out' campaign by the GMCVB is open to all Miami-Dade restaurants regardless of location, cuisine or price point. All will be listed on the dedicated 'Miami Eats, Order Out, Help Out' website, offering consumers a single platform and one-stop-shop when considering dining options, with easy browse and search capabilities. Orders are encouraged directly through the restaurant, or if unavailable, there are great third-party carriers with free and no-contact delivery. For a complete list of participants, please click here and share your 'Miami Eats, Order Out, Help Out' experience with the GMCVB on social media by using the hashtag #MiamiEats and #OrderOutHelpOut. For restaurants who would like to join the program, please contact restaurantsupport@gmcvb.com. |
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| Arts & Culture Survey of Closures, Cancellations and Postponements |
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| Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez has declared a countywide state of emergency regarding the health threat of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The GMCVB is working with the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs to alert the public regarding cultural venues that are closing and/or arts events that are not occurring or are being rescheduled. Please complete this brief survey so that we may inventory the scope of arts & culture activities affected by this emergency. For the survey, click here. |
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| Promotional Opportunity: GMCVB Partnership Newsletter |
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Attention GMCVB Partners! You have additional promotional exposure opportunities available in the Monthly Partner Newsletter. In each monthly newsletter, GMCVB Partners will be able to feature more industry news and updates in the following areas: Job openings and hiring news, special offers, partner news and updates, as well as positive customer service stories. To submit your news or happening, simply send an e-mail to ali@gmcvb.com with the key information provided in a text format by Friday, March 27th deadline to be included in the April Partner Newsletter. PDF's and embedded text images are not accepted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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| The 29th Annual H.O.T. Challenge Golf Tournament Returns in May! |
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| 2020 marks the 29th return of the GMCVB’s Annual H.O.T. Challenge Golf Tournament which will be held on Friday, May 8 at the Miami Beach Golf Club. Come support the event by becoming a Sponsor or donating an item to the auction while representing your own company and enjoying a great day among friends. All proceeds earned directly benefit promising young African American students entering the exciting hospitality field in Greater Miami. For more information please click here. |
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| Fill Out the GMCVB Co-Op Survey! |
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| The GMCVB is looking for your input! The GMCVB offers cooperative marketing programs every year, and we need your help to make the co-op programs even better. Please complete this short survey to let us know how we can provide valuable co-op opportunities for your organization. |
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| MIAMI health & wellness months |
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| Greater Miami and the Beaches is recognized as a health-conscious destination with a wealth of appealing options to stay active, in shape and eating clean. To celebrate the destination’s healthy lifestyle, top fitness centers, spas, golf clubs and outdoor activity facilities are putting together amazing wellness offers, deals on sports activities, classes, as well as events for all ages and fitness levels during Miami Health & Wellness Months in February and March |
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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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| We want your feedback on the What’s Happening design. Send us your thoughts at WHFeedback@GMCVB.com |
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