Welcome to the GMCVB Multicultural Tourism and Development e-newsletter! This newsletter consists of GMCVB collaborations, business relief efforts and resources available on a local and national level. In addition, it contains a sampling of past department activities and upcoming in-person and virtual events in Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

Join us for the Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration at loanDepot park on June 8. Cheer on the Marlins as they face off against the Cleveland Guardians. With the purchase of a Puerto Rican Heritage ticket package, you'll receive an exclusive Puerto Rican Heritage Marlins jersey. After the game, enjoy a special performance by Puerto Rican singer Christian Alicea on the West Plaza. A portion of each ticket sale will benefit several local Puerto Rican non-profits. Click here for more.

Enrollment for the Miami Bayside Foundation's Small Business Workshop is open. The program runs from July 16 through August 21.  The 16-session online workshop is geared towards helping business owners sharpen their entrepreneurial skills while learning how to prepare to access capital. Participating small businesses will complete workshop training led by industry professionals. The program is supported by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's Tourism Business Enhancement Initiative with the mission to advocate, support, and strengthen the economic sustainability and access of multicultural communities and heritage-related businesses within the Greater Miami & Miami Beach as part of the efforts of the Multicultural Tourism & Development Department. To learn more about this training opportunity and the application process email Petra Brennan.

Join us for Investing in Our Communities, a thought-provoking panel discussion presented by the United States Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Beacon Council (MDBC). Scheduled for June 5, this event will feature senior government officials, industry leaders, and minority business enterprises discussing contract opportunities, resources, access to capital, and more available from the federal government. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about best practices to expand opportunities for entrepreneurs, ensuring equitable access and inclusion for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Read more and register here.

Take part of the Juneteenth Park-In and Party Celebration on June 15. This year's fest will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in the great City of Miami Gardens, South Florida's epicenter of black culture. This year's theme is "America Keeps Its Promise For Freedom For All"! Hosted by Miami Gardens' own Comedian Marvin Dixon and featuring music by DJs DJ Nasty 305, DJ Bo Weezy, and DJ Tight, the event promises to be a memorable celebration. Special local acts have been invited to perform, showcasing the community's successes, diversity, and unity. The event is presented by City of Miami Gardens Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson, Councilman Reggie Leon, and Councilman Robert Stephens III.vendors with a variety of items for sale, including food, fruits, vegetables, clothing, jewelry, and more. There will also be on-stage performances throughout the celebration.lick  for more details.

The Eig-Watson School of Aviation at Miami Dade College (MDC) hosted the Future of Aviation Day at Miami Executive Airport in Homestead. The school is a premier institution for aviation education, offering comprehensive programs that prepare students for successful careers in the aviation industry. Black Hospitality Initiative (BHI) aviation students Wilder Boucher and Draeden Ramsay joined over 150 high school students who participated in the day’s event. The event showcased the latest advancements in aviation technology and provided a platform for industry professionals, students, and aviation enthusiasts to connect and learn. There were interactive workshops for participants to engage directly with new technologies, including advanced flight simulation systems. Students visited numerous booths of academic partners and vendors related to the aviation industry. The event concluded with closing remarks on the topic of aviation’s future and opportunities. 

Each year the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD) attracts boundless opportunities for African American Entrepreneurs interested in developing, owning and investing in hotels. Whether you are a student interested in hospitality or the owner of a unique product or service which could be sold or distributed in a hotel, NABHOOD is the place to create those relationships as well as ink your first deal with a major hotel brand. This event will take place July 24-26 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel. Click here for event details.

The Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU) continues to ascend in the rankings. In the 2024 QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings by Subject: Hospitality & Leisure Management, the Chaplin School advanced two spots from No. 8 to No. 6, securing its position as one of the top hospitality programs among United States public universities. Globally, its ranking also improved from 35 to 31, placing it in the top 1% of institutions offering hospitality and tourism education. Renowned as the nation's premier inclusive hospitality program, the Chaplin School also boasts the highest number of undergraduate Black, Hispanic, and international student graduates compared to any other institution.

A staycation or night out in Greater Miami & Miami Beach is a wonderful idea – and thanks to local Miami deals and special offers, it doesn’t have to be an expensive one, either. From exclusive discounts at Miami’s best hotels and attractions to deals at top restaurants, reduced-priced tours and more, there are so many ways to be budget-conscious and explore Miami with less stress on your wallet.

Our efforts to capture your personal tourism or hospitality story will be nothing less than ambitious. Our goal with the Brought to You by Tourism campaign is to become the StoryCorps of celebrating heartfelt tourism and hospitality stories.

Please send us a short video of 60 seconds or less that you would be comfortable sharing via social media. For content details, please visit BroughtToYouByTourism.com.

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