Welcome to our monthly GMCVB Multicultural Tourism and Development e-newsletter!
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| Welcome to our monthly GMCVB Multicultural Tourism and Development e-newsletter! This newsletter consists of GMCVB collaborations, business relief efforts and resources available on a local and national level. In addition, it contains a sampling of past department activities and upcoming in-person and virtual events in Greater Miami and Miami Beach. |
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| The GMCVB's Miami Attraction & Museum Months |
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| The GMCVB makes adventure, history and culture more accessible than ever with Miami Attraction & Museum Months. The two-month long program invites visitors and those vacationing in their backyard to explore the destination’s hot spots and hidden gems, offering special discounts, events and BOGO deals from April 1 through May 31. Click here for a complete list of offerings and read more about Miami Temptations. |
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| Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series - Zisl Slepovitch Plays Klezmer |
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| Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series - Zisl Slepovitch Plays KlezmerThe Ocean Drive Association invites you to gather oceanside for an open-air concert featuring composer, ethnomusicologist, educator, and multi-instrumentalist Zisl Slepovitch. In honor of Jewish Heritage Month, Zisl will be performing a program of traditional Klezmer music. This concert will take place on May 21 in Lummus Park. Bring your chair, blanket, and picnic, and enjoy! Rainy-day location is inside The Betsy Hotel lobby! Click here for more information. |
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| Sounds of Little Haiti |
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| Join us on May 19 for one of the biggest Haitian Heritage Celebrations with live performances by the legendary konpa band Tabou Combo and T-Vice! They will be rockin' the stage at the Little Haiti Cultural Center with their hit songs that you know and love. The dance floor will be open for all to show off their konpa moves. Sounds of Little Haiti is a wonderful family-friendly outdoor event that gives all communities an opportunity to experience live konpa music at its best. |
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| Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's 2023 State of the Tourism and Travel Industry Presentation |
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| Join us May 11 for our Annual State of the Tourism & Hospitality Industry presentation at loanDepot park. The Business Meeting will be followed by a special reception, live entertainment plus some exciting surprises! |
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| Celebrate Diverse Heritages in May |
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| Fresh off the heels of Diversity Awareness Month, is May which celebrates multiple heritages! This month, explore and celebrate Haitian Heritage, Jewish American Heritage and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month by visiting our Multicultural Miami page to learn more about our mosaic of cultures manifested through art, music, food and unique experiences. Cultural celebrations foster respect and open-mindedness for other cultures. Celebrating our differences, as well as our common interests, helps unite and educate us. To understand other's perspectives, to broaden our own, and to fully experience and educate ourselves. Explore our heritage communities at Multicultural Miami. |
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| 25th Anniversary Haitian Compas Festival |
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| The 25th edition of the Haitian Compas Festival is moving back to Bayfront Park. Don’t miss this festival, where Haitian music, dance, food and art meld together for an immersive cultural experience. Enjoy performances by popular Haitian and Haitian-American musicians and artists, including KAÏ, Nu Look, T-Vice, Kodak Black and more. Transport your taste buds to Haiti as you dive into tasty Haitian food and gain a deeper appreciation of Haitian culture. Furthermore, this year's event will be held over two days: May 20 and May 21, ergo more fun and great times with family and friends |
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| Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration |
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The Asian American Advisory Board will host their annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration on May 5 at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center Lobby starting at noon. Come celebrate the significant contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the development of the arts, sciences, government, military, commerce, and education in the United States. On this day, there will be cultural performances and performers representing many parts of the beautiful Asian countries.
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| Haitian Heritage Cultural Month: Wonders of Haiti |
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| Miami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien is inviting the community to experience the magic of Haitian culture, art, music and food by participating in the annual celebration of Haitian Heritage Cultural Month during the month of May. Highlights of this year’s celebrations include Commissioner Bastiein's Haitian Heritage Cultural Month opening reception, Little Haiti Book Festival, Sounds of Little Haiti and much more. Locations, dates and times of all events are listed in the 2023 Haitian Heritage Cultural Month Calendar, which is available online here. |
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| Cuba Nostalgia: More Than an Event, it's a Cuban Experience |
CubaNostalgia is proud to be hosting its 24th year of Cuban Culture and Heritage through exhibits, memorabilia, art and music on May 20-21. The event has been revitalized to continue being the biggest and most prestigious Cuban Cultural event in South Florida. A Cuban Experience, where you will enjoy activations of Cuban landmarks such El Floridita, La Catedral de la Habana, El Encanto, El Paseo del Prado, La Bodeguita del Medio Tropicana and many more! Click here to learn more and purchase tickets. |
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| Celebrate Small Business Week May 1-5 |
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| Miami-Dade County's Small Business Development (SBD) Division will join many national and local organizations to celebrate the critical contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. SBD will celebrate Small Business Week by holding five days of events May 1-5. Meet with representatives from several county departments and partnering agencies. The events are focused on celebrating the county’s small businesses and provide important information on business development opportunities through certification, contracts, capital and partnerships. For the schedule of events and to register for an event, click here. |
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| In Celebration of Haitian Heritage Month Hilton Hotel Features Annick Duvivier |
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| In celebration of Haitian Heritage Month, the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon invites you to an artist meet and greet on May 4. Meet Haitian-Born, Miami-based visual artist Annick Duvivier. Her art exhibition Closer to Nature is on display in the lobby of the hotel. Annick is known for her mixed media collage painting. She is currently creating artwork in her studio for her upcoming shows at the end of the year. Follow her journey on Instagram. RSVP is required. |
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| BLACK HOSPITALITY INITIATIVE |
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| 30th Annual H.O.T. Challenge Golf Tournament |
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's Hospitality Open Tournament, better known as the H.O.T. Challenge, to benefit the Black Hospitality Initiative (BHI) took place on April 28 at the Miami Beach Golf Club. With your help, we have raised more than $3.5 million to fund scholarships for African American students studying hospitality at local universities. This has allowed us to support more than 450 students, many of whom have gone on to become the tourism professionals of today. |
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| RESOURCES, GRANTS AND LOANS |
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| Pérez CreARTE Grants offer $3.5M for the Arts |
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| The Jorge M. Pérez Family Foundation aims to develop South Florida as a world-class urban center. In 2023 – 2025, the Foundation’s CreARTE Program will invest over $3.5 million in Miami-Dade organizations working to cultivate this ecosystem by expanding residents’ access to the arts and making our city a global hub for artistic excellence. The Foundation believes that effective arts education can inspire creative development in local youth, drive a lifelong interest in and appreciation for the arts, and build audiences for the future. The Foundation seeks to support top artistic talent and attract artists to Miami by creating local fellowship and residency programs. Applications close May 26. Click here for more information. |
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| CONVENTIONS, LEISURE & TRAVEL |
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| 2nd Annual Minority Business Economic Forum |
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is coming to the W South Beach and bringing together 500 of the nation’s most influential policymakers, academics, and business and community leaders, forming the new vanguard in the next wave of the economic equity movement.The NMSDC has advocated for, certified, and facilitated the inclusion and development of thousands of minority business enterprises. Conference will take place May 8-10 at the W South Beach. |
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| HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY & EDUCATION |
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| Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's 2023 State of the Tourism and Travel Industry Presentation |
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| Join us May 11 for our Annual State of the Tourism & Hospitality Industry presentation at loanDepot park. The Business Meeting will be followed by a special reception, live entertainment plus some exciting surprises! form with all the details. |
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| THE MULTICULTURAL TOURISM & DEVELOPMENT TEAM |
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| Connie Kinnard |
Senior Vice President,
Multicultural Tourism & Development |
| 305/539-3123 |
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| Graylyn Swilley-Woods, Ph.D. |
Director,
Black Hospitality Initiative |
| Multicultural Tourism & Development |
| 305/539-3088 |
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| Ella Pedre |
Coordinator,
Multicultural Tourism & Development |
| 305/539-3097 |
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| Petra Brennan |
Director,
Tourism Business Enhancement |
| Multicultural Tourism & Development |
| 305/539-3126 |
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| Herlinda Lombardi |
| Program Manager, |
| Multicultural Tourism & Development |
| 305/539-3128 |
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| This newsletter is provided by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.You have previously expressed an interest in Miami, Florida. We hope you will enjoy these communications about the great deals, new attractions and exciting events taking place in Miami. |
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