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October 18, 2024
   
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Message From the President & CEO
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Hello everyone,

I am pleased to help announce and celebrate this year’s nominees for the 33rd annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year Award.

The annual awards luncheon, Nov. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Miami, is organized and presented by the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Advisory Board with funds raised benefiting the organization's programming with Miami-Dade Public Schools Hospitality & Tourism Magnet Schools.

Over the past 33 years, many of the “who’s who” of our industry and some of our new and emerging unsung heroes have been nominated and recognized. All share their love of, passion for and commitment to our industry and our community...

 

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GMCVB NEWS
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2024 Annual Meeting at Hilton Downtown Miami

There’s still time to register for our biggest industry event of the year, the 2024 GMCVB Annual Meeting, Oct. 29,  at the Hilton Downtown Miami. Join President & CEO...

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Connecting at WTE Miami 2024

GMCVB leadership attends WTE Miami, hosted by the Bureau and Miami International Airport at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Oct. 21-23. A platform to generate...

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Planning for Arts, Culture & Heritage Months

The Arts & Culture team is looking for special offers, events and experiences for the GMCVB’s upcoming Arts, Culture & Heritage Months deals program, Dec. 1 – Jan. 31...

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Need-to-know business intelligence

Join the Southern Florida Concierge Association, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m., for their monthly virtual meeting and an update on all things Art Basel Miami Beach. The...

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Little Haiti focus of Nat Geo Traveller

The marketing communications team hosts a UK-based freelance journalist focused on Little Haiti for National Geographic Traveller UK (58,000 print / 1.1 million unique...

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Brand USA Travel Week in Europe and the U.K.

The GMCVB team is joined by the Sunny Isles Beach Tourism & Marketing Council at Brand USA Travel Week U.K. & Europe in London, Oct. 21-24. The annual event brings....

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INDUSTRY NEWS
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Who’s in town?

eXpCon 2024 hosts its premier event of the year at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Oct. 27-30. Expected to generate more than...

The International Congress of Esthetics and Spa returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Oct. 20-21, generating an estimated...

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Celebrating Milestones on Calle Ocho

Join the GMCVB tonight for the Fifth Annual ‘Celebrating Milestones!’ on Calle Ocho. It’s an opportunity to celebrate Hispanic heritage and the historic thoroughfare’s long legacy...

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Reduced visa wait times in Brazil

As the U.S. and Miami-Dade prepare to host the 2026 World Cup, efforts to reduce visa wait times continue to advance. In Brazil, U.S. Travel reports visa wait times have dropped...

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Hometown Heroes Parade tomorrow at Tropical Park

Show your support for our County's healthcare professionals, law enforcement and frontline workers at the third annual Hometown Heroes Parade tomorrow, October 19, at Tropical...

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MIA modernization updates

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami International Airport (MIA) officials hosted a ribbon-cutting this week for the first phase of MIA’s new Central Terminal...

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Funding for the arts coming to your neighborhood

Are you looking for funding for your cultural project? Tourist development taxes support arts and culture funding in Miami-Dade County. Join the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs for upcoming...

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Visitors and locals discover Miami-Dade’s countryside

Throughout November, the GMCVB celebrates Miami-Dade Farmers Month, inviting visitors and locals alike to explore South Dade’s countryside with special deals and experiences – from family fun, animal encounters and historic attractions to exotic fruit samplings, wines and local produce.

On the edge of the Everglades and less than an hour from the city’s urban core, it’s the heart of Miami’s farming community and a resource for the destination’s Michelin-recognized dining scene. 

 
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sustainable TOURISM

The GMCVB is partnering with Green Key Global to underscore Miami-Dade’s commitment to sustainable tourism and help your hotel gain a competitive edge.

Learn how Green Key hotel certification can help attract eco-conscious guests, expand your meeting opportunities and lead to cost savings. And for a limited time – learn how we’re helping hotel partners shine a light on their eco-friendly efforts with special incentives to offset certification costs.

 

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🌟 #GMCVB Weekly Round-Up! 🌟 Highlights from our team: #GMCVB raised the #BroughtToYouByTourism flag at the @theunderlinemia Sneaker Ball at @brickellcitycentre – An immersive culinary adventure, luxury fashion show and cultural showcase, all to raise funds for future activities supporting The Underline! Our travel industry sales team participated in @tourism_expo_japan – We joined one of the world’s largest travel festivals and contributed to the U.S. - Japan Tourism Year Symposium, spotlighting Miami-Dade County’s unique offerings on the global stage!

 
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