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What’s Happening in Travel & Tourism
May 31, 2024
   
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Message From the President & CEO
What's Happening

Hello everyone,

As we turn the calendar page and usher in June, it’s an opportunity to gauge how our destination continues to perform - especially in context with the rest of the major destinations throughout the nation.  No better gauge than hotel performance as overnight visitors and convention delegates are at our core mission and economic engine.

Last week was another strong week with the seven-day occupancy reported by our partner hotels exceeding 72% representing an increase over the comparable week last year of 4.5%.  The average daily rate (ADR) reported last week remained stable at $202.10 for the week. This coming off of record rate levels attained last year with the goal and strategy to help sustain and maintain that momentum.

While we do not have the complete report for all of the month of May (it takes a few weeks to collect the data), we now have the hotel performance data for the first four months of the year (January through April).  Really...

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GMCVB NEWS
GMCVB NEWS
State of the Industry reports record numbers

The GMCVB’s recent State of the Industry presentation highlighted a record-breaking 2023 with more than 27.2 million visitors spending an estimated $21.1 billion and 17.3 million hotel...

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Caribbean Series named Florida’s Event of the Year

The Miami Marlins and loanDepot park were honored last week, alongside the GMCVB, when the Florida Sports Foundation named baseball's 2024 Caribbean Series (Serie del Caribe) as Florida’s...

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Tribecca Film Festival - Apples & Oranges

The GMCVB team heads to New York for the Tribeca Film Festival, hosting a reception on June 9 – Apples & Oranges – celebrating Florida films and filmmakers. The annual event is one of the top...

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H.O.T. Challenge a success for BHI

The GMCVB's annual H.O.T. Challenge (Hospitality Open Tournament) surpassed fundraising goals, raising $230,000 for the organization's Black Hospitality Initiative (BHI) and underscoring its...

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Honoring Black business leaders

Congratulations to the GMCVB’s Carol Motley, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins, the City of Miami Beach’s Heather Shaw and Police Chief Wayne A. Jones...

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L.E Miami – focus on high-end travel

The GMCVB welcomes L.E Miami to the Miami Beach Convention Center, June 10-13. For over a decade, the GMCVB convention services team has worked with  organizers of the flagship...

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INDUSTRY NEWS
INDUSTRY NEWS
Grand slam – Miami to host 2026 WBC

Miami has once again been named host of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC), awarded an unprecedented three rounds including the final and championship game. Congratulations to...

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PRIDE highlights and a Rainbow Spring

June is PRIDE month and a highlight is the return of the Arsht Center's annual CommuniTea Dance, June 9. The free, inclusive event welcomes South Florida's LGBTQ+ community and allies to...

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Rolling out the red carpet

Miami-Dade County is ready to roll out the red carpet for the entertainment industry with the recently launched High Impact Film Fund Program (HIFFP). Designed to reignite the local film scene...

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Goombay Festival this weekend

Celebrate Coconut Grove's Bahamian heritage with three days of festivities, May 31- June 2. This year, the Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival returns to the Grove's main thoroughfare, Grand Avenue...

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Celebration of our Caribbean heritage

Celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month in June throughout Miami-Dade County. The month-long celebration pays tribute to the history, traditions and contributions of the Caribbean community...

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ABFF on Miami Beach

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) celebrates its 28th anniversary on Miami Beach, June 12-16, with an exciting line-up of film screenings and an extensive schedule of events and networking...

 

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Hot Events in June

Greater Miami & Miami Beach heats up in June with sizzling events you won't want to miss. From concerts and cinema to fashion shows and an immersive exhibit featuring soccer icon Lionel Messi, get ready for unforgettable adventures.

 

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We want to extend a thank you to everyone who joined us today for the 2024 #GMCVB Annual State of the Travel + Tourism Industry Presentation at PortMiami’s Norwegian Cruise Line. Your presence and engagement made this event truly special! We had an incredible time discussing the current state and future of travel and tourism in #MiamiandMiamiBeach. Your support and participation are invaluable as we continue to drive the growth and success of our vibrant destination.

 
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Today, I spoke at the State of the Travel and Tourism Industry event at PortMiami highlighting Miami Beach as a world-class destination. Later, I attended the JCC annual board meeting to discuss important community initiatives. Exciting times ahead! #GMCVB
 
 
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