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Surf:
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| Hotel Hurricane Preparedness Meeting 2021 |
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| Join the GMCVB In-Person or Virtually for the 2021 Hotel Hurricane Preparedness Meeting, in partnership with the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) and the City of Miami Beach, held in-person on May 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Hear from local experts including NBC 6 meteorologist Ryan Philips, Miami-Dade County and City of Miami Beach Emergency Management representatives, along with special welcome messages from Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber, Miami Beach City Manager Alina T. Hudak, GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, lll, CDME, GMBHA President & CEO, Wendy Kallergis, and more.
Parking:
Complimentary self-parking will be available at the Miami Beach Convention Center garage. Entrance by the N.W. helix (located on the corner of Dade Boulevard and Convention Center Drive). Once on the 4th floor parking deck, park on the S.W. corner.
To register for in-person attendance, click here.
To register for virtual attendance, click here.
For Hurricane Information Guide click here.
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| ‘We Are One Miami-Dade’ Campaign Promotes Tolerance and Inclusion |
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| Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has launched the ‘We Are One Miami-Dade’ campaign to promote a message of tolerance, inclusion, and respect. The goal is to create an environment where all residents feel safe, welcomed, respected, and included. Click here for more information. |
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| FIU Launches New Global Sustainable Tourism Program |
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| FIU's Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the College of Arts, Sciences & Education have created an online bachelor's degree focused on the global tourism industry and its relationship to the environment. The program will be launched in January 2022. Click here for more information. |
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| GMBHA’s – Tools and Tactics to Optimize Growth Webinar |
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| Join the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) on May 11 at 11:00 a.m. for a complimentary webinar presented by Integrated Insight. The webinar will discuss tools and tactics to optimize revenue beyond room rate, including adapting products, leveraging on-property assets, and implementing smart promotional strategies. Click here to register. |
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| The Underline Receives Prestigious Award |
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| The Underline’s Brickell Backyard design team, James Corner Field Operations, has received the prestigious Monocle Design Award as “Best Urban Intervention” for 2021. The Underline’s Brickell Backyard is a place for the community and businesses to gather while making the Urban Core feel like a neighborhood. Click here for more information. |
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| U.S. EPA Awards Funding for Carnival Cruise Line's Shore Power Pilot at PortMiami |
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| The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) has announced a $2 million allocation for PortMiami’s Shore Power Pilot Program. Carnival Cruise Line will commit to utilizing shore power for up to four vessels at new Cruise Terminal F, starting in 2023. |
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| North Beach Social Celebrating Haitian Heritage Month |
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| To celebrate Haitian Heritage Month, The Rhythm Foundation and City Park SummerStage NYC welcome Gabel and the Nancy St. Leger Dance Ensemble, live at the North Beach Social on May 20 at 8:00 p.m. Click here for tickets or to RSVP for livestream. |
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| Florida Talks Webinar: Black Florida & Voices of Change |
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| Join Virginia Key Beach Park Trust and the Florida Humanities on May 13 for the third installment of the Florida Talks virtual webinar series entitled, ‘Black Florida & Voices of Change.’ This session will focus on an examination of Florida’s relationship with African descendants which has had a direct impact on the state’s growth. Click here to register. |
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| Summer 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice |
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| Support Greater Miami as we have several finalists competing in a spot on the winners list. The Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is nominated as Best Botanical Garden, Wynwood for Best Arts District and Miami for Best City for Street Art. Rock your vote here so we can earn some serious bragging rights! Click here for more information. |
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| GMCVB President & CEO to Present at State of Tourism & Hospitality Industry |
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| In support of May’s National Tourism Month, GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME will provide a State of the Tourism & Hospitality Industry address at the City of Miami Commission Meeting on May 13 with an overview and updates from Greater Miami’s tourism and hospitality industry. |
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| Coffee & Conversation: Connecting Asian Heritage in the Community |
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| Join the next Coffee & Conversation on May 12 at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by discussing the history of the Asian American community in Greater Miami. Learn from the Multicultural Tourism & Development Department and the Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board how to connect with the South Florida Asian community. Click here to register. |
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| Travel Industry Sales Participates in “Road Trip USA” |
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| The Travel Industry Sales Team will provide a Greater Miami destination overview and host a virtual booth at the Road Trip USA Virtual Travel & Adventure Show on May 12. |
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| Travel Industry Sales Provides Virtual Training to OASIS Travel Network |
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| The Travel Industry Sales Team will provide a Greater Miami destination overview on May 13 to 75 Florida-based OASIS Travel Network travel advisors. This is one of the fastest growing host travel agencies in the country. They provide ASTA membership for their advisor members and belong to the Signature Travel consortium. |
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| Miami Spice & SOBEWFF 20th Anniversary Party |
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| There's only ONE way to celebrate when two hospitality industry game-changers, Miami Spice Restaurant Months and SOBEWFF®, both turn 20! Join us on May 22 at 10:00 p.m. at the National Hotel to celebrate Miami Spice & SOBEWFF’s 20th anniversary. This late-night party will be overflowing with incredible desserts and free-flowing libations! To purchase tickets, click here. |
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| Communications Team Hosts Trusted Traveler |
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| The Communications Team assisted social media influencer and travel blogger, Valerie Wilson of @TrustedTravelGirl May 8-11. The influencer covered safe travel to Greater Miami including dining, attractions, and accommodations. Social media handles include: 130K on IG, @TrustTravelgirl on Twitter (20K), TikTok (300K) and blogsite www.Trustedtravelgirl.com (40K UMV). |
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| Communications Team Assists Mexican Freelancer |
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| The Communications Team is assisting a Mexican Freelancer, visiting the destination May 9-12 to experience our amazing attractions and the Miami Beach neighborhood. The freelancer contributes to Esquire Mexico (208,623 UMV), Cocina Facil, Kena Online (150K UMV), Hotbook and Bleu and Blanc (170K UMV) and more. |
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| Communications Team Assisted Cool Magazine |
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| The Communications Team assisted a local correspondent for Cool Magazine, a Brazilian consumer, lifestyle publication, May 4-8. While in Miami, the journalist experienced local attractions and our unique neighborhoods. The article will feature recommendations on what to do and where to stay in Greater Miami. |
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| The GMCVB is showcasing amazing hotels working to make visiting Miami a safe and enjoyable experience, along with testimonials from their guests. Click here to view this week's feature from the Biltmore Hotel. Thanks to the careful measures undertaken by our Hotel Partners and the strict following of sanitation and health guidelines, the destination remains open to visitors from across our state and beyond. The commitment to the safety of all visitors by the GMCVB and its Partners is further outlined in the Miami Shines Destination Pledge. Enjoy Miami, safely. Click here for more information. |
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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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