Tourism soars, Black History Month and more
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| What’s Happening in Travel & Tourism |
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| Message from the President & CEO |
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Hello everyone and as always, thank you for your continued collaboration and support. As you can read in the link below (thanks to Miami Today for educating audiences about tourism sector developments), 2023 is off to an encouraging start: Tourism glows as international arrivals soar Soon, we turn another page and welcome February – one of the most exciting months of our year – and of course, Black History Month. Please use the link below to access information dedicated to focus on this celebration of our heritage and many of our key partners, including over a dozen special events you and your colleagues should circle on your calendar and come celebrate or experience: Celebrate Black History Month And speaking of celebrating and partners, please check out the link (and registration invitation ) to join your fellow GMCVB member partners at our February member mixer and key networking reception, hosted in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Chamber (thank you Eric Knowles and team). We hope you and your colleagues will join us: Networking breakfast celebrates Black History Month Looking forward to seeing you there. And again, thank you for all you do and all we can be proud of in this special month to come. |
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David Whitaker
President & CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau |
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| Tourism glows as international arrivals soar |
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With a planned increase in seat capacity for international arrivals and higher hotel occupancy and daily rate recorded in just the first two weeks of this year, Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s tourism outlook glows brightly. Read more in this week’s issue of Miami Today.
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| Rainbow Spring launches in March |
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Ahead of Pride Month 2023, the GMCVB launches Rainbow Spring, designed to provide LGBTQ+ visitors with unique programming and promotional offers in Miami and Miami Beach throughout the year.
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| Networking breakfast celebrates Black History Month |
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Don’t miss the GMCVB’s next networking breakfast as we kick off Black History Month in partnership with the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Feb. 8 from 9:30–11:30 a.m.
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| ESPN Run Latin America showcases Miami Marathon |
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The Communications team hosts an Argentinian media crew Jan. 24-29 filming an ESPN documentary tracing a Miami Marathon runner through the varied lenses of training, lifestyle, nutrition, and a typical day in the life.
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| Celebrate with Art of Black Miami |
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Celebrate Black History Month with the GMCVB’s Art of Black Miami, featuring significant works inspired by Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and beyond.
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| A more welcoming and accessible destination |
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The GMCVB has made disability tourism a pillar of its marketing strategy. Read more about how we're striving to become a top global tourist destination for people with disabilities.
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| All aboard for Chairman’s Roundtable Breakfast |
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All aboard Brightline with the Aventura Marketing Council for a Chairman’s’ Roundtable Breakfast Feb. 10 at 8:50 a.m. with GMCVB Train Conductors David Whitaker and Rolando Aedo, and Sunny Isles Beach Tourism’s Ibis Romero.
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| 18,000 runners prepare to run Miami |
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| The iconic Miami Marathon and Half Marathon – a favorite “racecation” for runners from around the world – returns this weekend. |
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| TMF Memorial Remembrance Weekend |
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| To commemorate what would have been Trayvon Martin's 28th birthday, the Trayvon Martin Foundation (TMF) has planned a weekend of events in his honor. |
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| South Florida buzzes with Freebee |
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| It’s the busy season and with Greater Miami and Miami Beach buzzing with activity, Freebee announces the launch of their free, on-demand, fully electric transportation service in Bay Harbor Islands with Bal Harbour and Coconut Grove coming online soon. |
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| SOBEWFF returns to Miami Beach |
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A food lover's paradise year-round, Greater Miami & Miami Beach truly stands out during the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF).
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| Construction set to begin on MBCC Headquarter Hotel |
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| With construction set to begin on the 800-room Grand Hyatt Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel, the city’s convention center campus continues to evolve into one of the most sought-after meeting and convention destinations in the world. |
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Art of Black Miami & Hilton
unveil new exhibit |
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In celebration of Black History Month the GMCVB, through the Art of Black Miami platform and in partnership with the Hilton Miami Airport, showcases an exhibition featuring the work of Haitian-born artist Annick Duvivier.
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CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
African-American communities and culture are core to the identity of Greater Miami and Miami Beach, and Black History Month is an excellent time to explore historical sites and immerse yourself in vibrant contemporary music, food, dance and art.
CLICK HERE for some of the best cultural events during Black History Month.
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