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| Kristin Kitchen Shines Bright While Housing the Homeless at the Dunns Josephine Hotel in Partnership with Miami-Dade Homeless Trust During the Covid-19 Pandemic |
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The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) recognizes Hotelier Kristin Kitchen as someone who Shines Bright in our community. The homeless community was harshly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and with so many in need, the Dunns Josephine Hotel in Historic Overtown partnered with the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust to house some of those most vulnerable in our community, providing them with a place to stay, food and other essentials. Dunns Josephine is scheduled to accommodate the homeless until there is no longer a need and with guests typically arriving wearing only the clothing on their back and little else, the hotel is seeking donations of basic items and a GoFundMe page has been set up for cash donations. Please click here to learn more about the Dunns Josephine Hotel. Congratulations to Kristin Kitchen for being a shining example of Miami’s best in the community! If you know someone who is “shining bright” by going above and beyond during this time to give back to the local community, then you may nominate them at media@gmcvb.com. To learn more about the Miami Shines campaign, the official tourism recovery program for Miami and Beaches, click here.
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| Jungle Island Reopens |
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| Ready to play? Jungle Island, Miami’s popular outdoor eco-adventure attraction, reopened last week in accordance with CDC recommendations, IAAPA guidelines and Miami-Dade County’s “New Normal” handbook. After being quarantined for over three months, families and guests are invited to connect with nature and wildlife, enjoy fun, educational animal exhibits and shows, play at the new TreeWalk Village, adventure playground and much more. Plus, Jungle Island is extending a 50% discount on park admission to all healthcare heroes and is offering its much anticipated ‘Buy a Day, Get 2020’ reopening promotion. By purchasing general park admission online, guests will be automatically upgraded to a FREE 2020 Pass, which can be redeemed any time this year and provides passholders with unlimited repeat visits to Jungle Island through December 31, 2020. Click here to learn more about the latest Jungle Island offerings. |
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| Black World Guide 2020-2021 |
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| The Black Affairs Advisory Board, in conjunction with the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust, is currently accepting submissions for inclusion in the 2020-2021 Black World Guide, which serves as a resource for those wishing to connect with Miami-Dade County’s African Diaspora Community. The Black World Guide is a free listing of civic, social, and service provider groups along with businesses operating within Miami-Dade County. A digital version of the 2018-2019 Black World Guide is available here and should be used as reference for format purposes as failure to submit in requested format may result in not being listed. Applications for inclusion in the guide must be submitted in the requested format and returned to Retha Boone-Fye, BAAB Program Director, by Friday, July 31. |
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| YWCA South Florida Announces 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge |
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| The 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge is based on the notion that it takes 21 days to change a habit. It was introduced last year by YWCA Cleveland and the impact and success with the campaign has become a model for YWCAs nationwide. The YWCA South Florida is presenting the challenge to South Florida to encourage discussion, action and change in our community. The challenge is designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Participants are presented with daily challenges via email that invite them to choose one of three options such as: Reading an article, listening to a podcast or reflecting on personal experience. Participation in an activity like this helps us to discover how racial injustice and social injustice impact our community, to connect with one another, and to identify actionable ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination. Visit YWCA-Miami for more information, about the challenge. |
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| Lee Brian Schrager Bake Sale Series Returns in Support of Pride Month |
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| The little neighborhood bake sale that turned into Miami’s biggest local food sensation will return for one day only on Sunday, June 28 from noon to 2 p.m. (or until sold out) in honor of #PRIDE month. All funds raised will benefit the YES Institute, a community education center whose mission is to prevent suicide and ensure the healthy development of all LGBTQIA+ youth through powerful communication and education on gender and orientation. Follow Lee Schrager on Instagram @leeschrager for further updates and the address. |
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| Miami Dolphins Announce New Movies in Partnership with the Tribeca Drive-In Series |
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| After a successful opening week with several sold out shows, the Miami Dolphins announced additional movie showings and a dinner and a movie ticket package at The Outdoor Theaters at Hard Rock Stadium presented by AutoNation. Starting July 2, the private dining experience will include a three-course meal with options for adults and children. The venue also announced a partnership with Tribeca Enterprises and will be showing content curated by Tribeca throughout the month of July. For the full schedule of movies and to purchase tickets, fans can visit HardRockStadium. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program. In addition, the venue’s in-stadium theater will host a Pride Night on June 30 with proceeds benefitting Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partners Equality Florida and Arianna’s Center. On the Fourth of July, the classic film Apollo 13 will be shown in the open-air theater with guests invited to stay for a firework display courtesy of the City of Miami Gardens after the film’s completion. |
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| Miami Culinary Tours Awarded First SanSee Shield in Florida |
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| Miami Culinary Tours has earned the prestigious SanSee Shield, establishing themselves as a leader in reopening Miami’s tourism industry following the Covid-19 lockdowns. By certifying that their tours have passed an extensive safety and hygiene audit, Miami Culinary Tours is putting concern for the customer first by going the extra mile to protect their guests. The company is the first in Florida to pass the screening offered by SanSee, a health and safety consulting firm serving tours and attractions and achieved one of the highest scores given to date among over hundreds of tours certified globally. Applicants are scored based on their ability to communicate safety clearly, plan their tours to minimize risk, train their teams well, and commit to operational excellence. Awarded “Best Tour Operator” at the 2019 Summit for Cultural & Heritage Tourism, Miami Culinary Tours has been conducting daily public and private tours since 2010. For more information, please visit SanseeShield or SanseeTravel. |
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| GMCVB Presents Building Forward Together Virtual Master Class with Les Brown and Dr. Ona Brown |
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| Join the GMCVB Multicultural Tourism & Development Department on July 1 at 4:00 p.m. for a virtual Master Class with Liberty City born world-renowned motivational speaker, Les Brown and his daughter Dr. Ona Brown, for a power hour of possibility and hope. As a country we are experiencing some precarious times. Amid the COVID -19 pandemic the hospitality and tourism industry has taken an unprecedented economic hit as well as all sectors of businesses and social/service organizations. In addition, some of the recent atrocities of injustice have elevated a national dialogue on discriminatory practices and race relations. Now more than ever we need to be motivated to overcome adversity and find the greatness within. This power-packed session will open the door to some of the skills needed to hold on to your vision. For more details and to register, please click here. (Note: Registration is limited. Virtual meeting details will be sent via email once participant registration is confirmed.) |
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| Vote for GMCVB’s Miami EATS in 2020 Time In Awards |
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| This year, Time Out Miami is debuting the Time In Awards—a reader-voted celebration of the best responses to the 2020 lockdown in Miami. They are paying tribute to the people and things that have done so much to enhance Miamians’ lives at home over the past couple of months. The GMCVB’s Miami EATS program was nominated in the ‘Favorite Grassroots Relief Effort’ category. Click here to cast your vote today! |
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| GMCVB and British American Business Council Miami Celebrate Pride Month |
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| GMCVB LGBTQ Marketing Director Dan Rios and Senior Director of Partnership & Events Ali Bibeau will join our partners at the British American Business Council Miami for a virtual lunch and learn to celebrate Pride Month. Attendees will hear a summary of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling involving LGBTQ employees and will be introduced to the Miami Begins with Me LGBTQ Diversity & Inclusion Customer Service Training for individuals in the hospitality industry. The event will take place Tuesday, June 30 from noon to 1 p.m. To register, please click here. |
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| GMCVB Partners with CareerSource South Florida and Community Organizations to Offer Grant Opportunities |
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| The COVID-19 Layoff Aversion fund, designed to support small businesses and/or community-based organizations (CBOs) within Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties facing financial impacts from coronavirus, was recently established by Career South Florida and community partners including the GMCVB. Reimbursement grants can be applied to any COVID-19 business-related expenses since March 1, 2020 for which receipts are still available. This includes remote access equipment or software, cleaning supplies, COVID signage and more. Click here to learn more and apply. |
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| GMCVB Partnership Hosts Coffee & Conversation: Shopping in Miami |
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| GMCVB’s Partnership Development Team will be hosting Coffee & Conversation: Shopping in Miami on Wednesday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In this iteration, hear from our partners at Saks Fifth Avenue and Brickell City Centre on Miami’s new shopping normal. Click here to register. |
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| Miami Beach Chamber Quarterly Tourism Briefing |
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| Director of Cultural Tourism, John Copeland, will share latest industry news and information as part of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Briefing on Tourism. Sponsored by the South Beach Group, the expert panel will also include: Heather Shaw, City of Miami Beach; Grisette Roque Marcos, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority; and Michael Hurt, Miami Beach Convention Center. For more information contact events@miamibeachchamber.com Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Register here. |
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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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