MULTICULTURAL MIAMI

CONVENTIONS, LEISURE & TRAVEL

Association of Black Travel Professionals FAM Group

The GMCVB Travel Industry Sales team is hosting a group of ten Association of Black Travel Professionals (ABTP) travel advisors for Greater Miami hotel site tours and experiences September 14-16. All participating travel advisors are graduates of the Greater Miami & Miami Beach Travel Specialist Program. The ABTP was created in 2020 to enhance the Business Development of travel professionals of color and to be the premiere organization providing industry certification, education, advocacy and networking opportunities to the Black travel professional community

The GMCVB Travel Industry Sales to Participate in Travel & Adventure Show

The GMCVB Travel Industry Sales team will take part in the Travel & Adventure Show to be held in Dallas, TX on September 11 – 12, 2021. The Travel & Adventure series connects travel enthusiasts with unique travel marketers in a professional setting that facilitates face-to-face conversations. America’s most avid travelers flock to the travel shows to find, plan, and book their dream vacations.

GMCVB to Participate in IPW 2021 in Las Vegas

The Greater Miami CVB will participate in the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW which will reunite the world in 2021, providing an in-person platform for the global travel industry to rebuild and renew relationships around the world. As the leading international inbound travel trade show, IPW will be a model for restarting international travel and trade shows safely. IPW will be held in Las Vegas, NV on September 20 – 22, 2021. Several GMCVB partners will also attend IPW to reconnect and continue strengthening longstanding relationships as well as creating new ones.

Miami Media and Film Market (MMFM) 2021 by CAMACOL

MMFM 11, Miami-Dade's signature content development conference and market is back and stronger than ever virtually September 21 and 22! MMFM is a fast growing international co-production forum and marketplace. This event presents dynamic panels on the latest productions; co-productions, and finance strategies with networking receptions and private meetings which establish key business relationships and opportunities.. Learn more here.

Registration is Open for the 22nd Annual US-Africa Trade & Investment Conference - AfrICANDO 2021

AfrICANDO 2021 will feature an Expo, Seminars, B2B Matchmaking, and an Awards Ceremony. Meet the Experts and Learn Industry Secrets. A highlight of the event is using strategic locations in Miami and Africa to access markets across the 54 countries of Africa, as well as, markets in the Western Hemisphere, and Europe. Register here.

Hispanicize #UnidosTogether Virtual Summit

Join us for the Hispanicize #UnidosTogether Virtual Summit the largest virtual gathering of Latinx influencers, content creators, entrepreneurs and media and entertainment innovators. Hosted both virtually and live in-person from Los Angeles and Miami, Hispanicize will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month bigger than ever before!

Miami Beach Budget Includes Funding to Support American Black Film Festival

Miami Beach has been the host city for the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) for 17 of its 25 years. Seeking to keep the festival here for at least the next couple of years, City Commissioners gave preliminary approval to $200,000 in sponsorship money for events in 2021 and 2022 The funding still needs final approval when Commissioners vote on the FY 2021-22 budget in September, but support for the festival was clear at a recent budget briefing.

Convention Sales Welcomes Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

The Convention Sales Team, in partnership with the Miami Beach Convention Center, welcomes a preliminary site visit delegation considering Greater Miami and Miami Beach for their 2025 Conclave. The 2025 summer event expects to draw 2,500 attendees and approximately 5,000 total room nights.

Formula 1 Signs 10-Year Deal to Host Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium

Formula 1 and Hard Rock Stadium signed a 10-year deal to host the Miami Grand Prix starting in 2022. The 3.4-mile track will be built on and near Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The deal includes a $5 million commitment to create community programs within the city of Miami Gardens. Click here to learn more.

MIAMI-Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau