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Earlier this week, we had the opportunity to recognize International Women’s Day and now celebrate Women’s History Month with you throughout March. Click here to learn some of the ways our community is celebrating and commemorating the spirit and context of Women’s History Month.

 
 
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PCMA’s power of purpose

Today, GMCVB Director of LGBTQ+ Marketing Dan Rios joins a gender-diverse panel at Showcase, part of PCMA’s Power of Purpose: Business Events Industry Week, discussing how to create business events that are gender-expansive and inclusive.

 
 
 
Convention Sales to Chicago

Convention sales and hotel partner Mr. C Miami head to Chicago, March 14-18, hosting luncheons in Rosemont and Downtown with presentations at Smith Bucklin, NHS Global, Bostrom, McDermott, and Will & Emery.

 
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Travel industry sales targets southeast  

Celebrating their 30th Anniversary, the Peninsula Shows make their way to Atlanta and the Carolinas March 13-16 with travel industry sales showcasing Greater Miami and Miami Beach at B2B travel trade events in Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte and Greensboro.

 
   
 
   
Independent.co.uk Miami guide  

Communications assists Lucy Thackray, March 2-10 on assignment for the Independent.co.uk (70m unique visitors) compiling a “City Guide to Miami, Florida,” as well as a “Neighbourhood Guide to the Wynwood Arts District.” 

 
 
 
   
Travel industry sales targets southeast  

Celebrating their 30th Anniversary, the Peninsula Shows make their way to Atlanta and the Carolinas March 13-16 with travel industry sales showcasing Greater Miami and Miami Beach at B2B travel trade events in Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte and Greensboro. 

 
   
 
 
   
Communications hosts Canada’s Reno+Décor   

Communications assists Sara Duck, national contributing editor for Reno+Decor magazine, March 12-16 working on a Miami Beach design feature. (Circulation: 34,410 UVM (Mustat) / 2,640 UVM (Statshow) / 450 UVM). Sara is also a frequent contributor to National Post – one of Canada’s largest daily newspapers.

 
   
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MIA expecting record-breaking spring break travel

With Miami International Airport’s record-breaking growth carrying over from last year into 2023, the airport is expecting its busiest spring break travel season ever this month. 

 
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Looking ahead to an action-packed March

Carnaval Miami celebrates all month, including at Sunday’s Calle Ocho Music Festival…also this weekend in Miami Gardens, the 16th edition of the highly anticipated Jazz in the Gardens … next weekend the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County's acclaimed Flamenco Festival Miami is March 16-18…

 
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Magnifying media and proactive PR

Getting visibility in the media is constantly evolving. The Arts & Business Council of Miami with support from the GMCVB is hosting a Magnifying Media and Proactive PR virtual session March 14.

 
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Celebrating International Woman’s Day

This morning, the GMBHA celebrated International Women’s Day, hosting the first annual Women Shaping Miami Power Breakfast. The event featured a panel of industry trailblazers including the GMCVB’s Connie Kinnard and Miami Beach Asst. City Manager Rickelle Williams.

 
 
 
 
Need-to-know industry insights

Join the South Florida Concierge Association March 13 for its monthly GMCVB virtual update. GMCVB Director of Research & Business Intelligence Andrew Wobensmith highlights what to expect as we move into spring break, and Ocean Drive Association Executive Director Cece Velasco updates on all things South Beach. Click here to join the call.

 
 
 
In the Company of Women Awards

The 34th Annual In the Company of Women Awards celebrates the contributions of amazing women in our community who have excelled professionally and civically. 

 
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Now in its second year, Miami Beach Live! has been reimagined with weekend activations throughout March along iconic Ocean Drive, Lummus Park and the beachfront with a diverse line-up of programming from headliner concerts, art shows and children’s entertainment to free fitness classes and the world’s best in beach volleyball and baseball. 

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