Hello everyone:

I would like to start off by having you join us in paying tribute to a community icon who has helped redefine what it means to be recognized as a leader in Miami-Dade County. Our destination wouldn’t be what it is today without his commitment and vision. That person is the one-and-only Monty Trainer, and for six decades he has left an indelible mark on our community as a connector, a promoter, businessman and civic booster.

He has used his tireless energy and channeled it to support numerous causes, committees and organizations ranging from the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District and the Miami-Dade Cultural Affairs Council to the New World School of the Arts and Virginia Key Advisory Board to name a few.

He is probably best known for going above and beyond in promoting the Miami lifestyle with the feel-good vibes associated with the iconic Monty’s restaurant in Coconut Grove he once owned. He is the driving force behind the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, one of of the largest outdoor arts festivals in the nation, and continues to lead Dade Days missions to Tallahassee ─ we can all embrace these as strong examples of Monty’s civic commitment. A thanks to GMCVB board member Rodney Barreto who was among a GMCVB contingent and others in attendance to celebrate Monty as he received a special honor from county and city leadership in designating a street called “Monty Trainer Way” in Coconut Grove.

And from celebrating one throughfare to another, please make some time for having fun on Ocean Drive during the Art Deco Weekend Festival on Miami Beach, Jan. 18-20...

The GMCVB’s David Whitaker has been named among South Florida Business Journal’s (SFBJ) Power Leaders in Hospitality. Congratulations to our eight GMCVB board members...

David Whitaker and the meetings and conventions sales team head to PCMA Convening Leaders in Houston, Jan. 12-15, where the GMCVB sponsors...

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

Read about the GMCVB’s Art of Black Miami in Calle Ocho News and how it’s evolved over the past decade from a seasonal Art Week celebration to a year-round initiative...

The GMCVB partners with 5000 Role Models of Excellence for the 32nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, the largest of its kind in the nation, Jan. 18 at...

The marketing communications team hosts a Norse Atlantic Airways press group this week, promoting its Miami-Berlin seasonal route. Participating media include leading German...

Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of the Roaring ’20s at the 48th annual Art Deco Weekend, Jan. 18-20, as the festival celebrates the Art Deco Centennial...

The 2025 Wave Season (January – March) is expected to be exceptionally strong for the cruise line industry, with a record-breaking number of global passengers projected...

Miami International Airport (MIA) had a record-setting day to kick off 2025, topping 200,000 passengers for the first time ever. The record surpasses projections as MIA moves...

The GMCVB joins Orange Bowl Committee leadership in Atlanta, Jan. 21, for the ceremonial hand-off of the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship helmet to the next host destination...

January celebrates the incorporation of Miami Shores in 1932. Developed in the ’20s as one of Miami’s original neighborhoods, it’s a bastion of Art Deco, Mediterranean Revival...

The GMCVB welcomes the Original Miami Beach Antique Show and Cosmoprof North America to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jan. 9-13 and Jan. 21-23...

Discover Greater Miami today: colorful, vibrant, bold and welcoming with special deals and exclusive experiences during Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months. 

Every corner tells a story, showcasing the destination’s culture and traditions – from festive events and live performances to colorful arts districts and the charm of lively heritage neighborhoods.

And for visitors and locals – discounts and one-of-a-kind experiences through January, as you explore our unique arts, culture and mouthwatering flavors.

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