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November 1, 2024

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Message From the President & CEO

Hello everyone:

On Tuesday we held our annual meeting. I would like to thank the more than 700 partners who joined us in person as well as hundreds more who participated via livestream. It was a special day for us and our organization and a day of both looking back at our most recent year of success and an exciting year ahead. I'd also like to thank our Chair, Julissa Kepner, and our board of directors for their unwavering support.

Speaking of our meeting, it also gave us an opportunity to welcome and introduce our new class of board members beginning their three-year term. Each brings an incredible amount of expertise and experience, and the kind of credibility that makes our organization and our governance strong. Thank you in advance for your future leadership and for your continued partnership. Please join in welcoming each.

David Whitaker
President & CEO
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

GMCVB NEWS

GMCVB annual meeting celebrates $20.6 billion local impact

The GMCVB set the stage for an action-packed year ahead during its annual meeting this week. More than 700 attendees celebrated the visitor industry’s $20.6 billion impact on our local economy, gaining...

The benefits of tourism

Tourism generates $4.9 billion annually to county, state and federal coffers and drove $11 billion in wages, accounting for 200,000 jobs in 2023 (10% of all jobs in Miami-Dade).

GMCVB hosts VIP event at Miami Heat game in Mexico City

The GMCVB hosts top trade accounts and leading sports and lifestyle media for Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards basketball in Mexico City, Nov. 2. Mexico is a top five visitor market for Greater Miami and Miami Beach...

Welcoming international press to the Latin GRAMMYs®

The GMCVB partners with the Latin GRAMMYs® to host a “Welcome to Miami” media breakfast, Nov. 13, celebrating the 25th Latin GRAMMY® Awards return. The Latin GRAMMYs® will be aired in 80 countries...

GMCVB on King-Dom Podcast

Hear the GMCVB’s David Whitaker on City of Miami Commissioner Christine King’s The King-Dom Podcast as he explores everything Miami with the commission chairwoman, from our Michelin-rated restaurants and hotels...

Greater Miami and Miami Beach nominated for 5 TRAVVYs

The GMCVB and Greater Miami & Miami Beach have been nominated for five TRAVVY Awards including Best Tourism Board (U.S.), Best Travel Agent Academy Program, Best Domestic City Destination...

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Latin GRAMMYs® returns

The 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® returns to Miami, Nov. 14 at the iconic Kaseya Center, bringing with it a weeklong celebration. This is the third time the Latin GRAMMYs® is held in Miami...

Readying for Miami Springs 2026 centennial

As the City of Miami Springs plans for its 2026 centennial celebration, a series of preview events are already underway. A fundraiser for the year-long celebration kicks off tonight...

CultureFest 305

Get a taste of Miami-Dade’s rich cultural diversity at HistoryMiami Museum’s seventh annual CultureFest 305, Nov. 9. The folklife festival spotlights the destination’s...

Miami-Dade Parks presents Rhythms of Miami

Join Miami-Dade County leadership and the GMCVB tonight, Nov. 1, at Tropical Park for Rhythms of Miami— a free night of live Latin...

Jazz in the Heights this weekend

Head to Jazz in the Heights this weekend, hosted by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne McGhee, Nov. 2, at Zoo Miami. The special Veterans Day edition features family...

Art in Public Places celebrates 50

Celebrate Miami-Dade County Art in Public Places' 50th anniversary with an artist panel discussion, Nov. 6, at Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Featuring renowned artists...

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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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