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Hospitality industry & Education

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau's 2023 State of the Tourism and Travel Industry Presentation

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!

National Travel and Tourism Week

May 7-13 marks the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week. This is an annual industry tradition celebrating the value travel holds for our economy, businesses, personal well-being and more. Watch the theme video and lets move #TravelForward.

GMCVB New Website and Vacation Guide

The new version of the bureau's website, MiamiandMiamiBeach.com, along with the new edition of the Greater Miami and Miami Beach Vacation Guide are now available. They were launched at a special holiday networking breakfast in December hosted at The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.

U.S. Travel Launches #TheyWaitWeLose Campaign to Reduce Visa Wait Times

Did you know that Visitor Visa wait times average a staggering 400+ days for first-time applicants from some of the largest countries for inbound travel? This creates a de facto travel ban deterring potential visitors from abroad while hurting businesses here in the United States, especially here in Florida. U.S. Travel will continue to elevate the issues surrounding excessive visa wait times with its just launched “They Wait, We Lose” activation. This effort includes a custom website, in English and other languages, to capture the perspectives of potential visitors as well as U.S. businesses. It is also launching on multiple social media platforms using the hashtag #TheyWaitWeLose. Please click here to learn more.

Café Bustelo & Pilon announce $1.25 million gift to FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and FIU CasaCuba

Café Bustelo & Pilon, coffee brands in The J.M. Smucker Co. portfolio, have announced a $1.25 million gift to Florida International University benefiting student scholarships, the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the construction of FIU CasaCuba. A portion of the gift will create the Café Bustelo® El Café Del Futuro Scholarship for students studying hospitality management. Additional support will fund the development of new curricula and master classes at the Chaplin School that examine the coffee industry. Café Bustelo will be recognized as a founding partner of the Chaplin School’s new coffee program and a partner in the school’s ongoing effort to expand food and beverage education that is focused on consumer experience and education, research and sustainability. Learn more here.

Miami Beach Bans Cigarette Smoking at Public Beaches and Parks

Citing health and environmental benefits, the Miami Beach City Commission voted today to ban cigarette smoking and other tobacco products on the city’s public beaches and public parks. The new ordinance carries a $100 fine or up to 60 days in jail for the first violation within a 12-month period. The ordinance took effect on Sunday, January 1. Learn more here.

MIA Now Offering Pre-scheduled TSA Screening Times

A new pilot program at MIA aims to streamline the TSA security process. For the next six months, American Airlines passengers will be able to pre-schedule a time (and therefore bypass the regular line) to pass through Miami International’s TSA Checkpoint 4 using MIA Reserve, a free reservation service. Reservations can be made up to 72 hours before departure for two different two-hour timeframes (one early morning, one afternoon). TSA PreCheck passengers are not eligible, but groups of up to 10 passengers can use the service on a single reservation. The pilot program aims to offer a “more predictable” security experience as the airport continues to see record passenger traffic. Learn more.

GMCVB Offers Free 360° Video Program to Partners

We have partnered with Threshold 360 to create a 360° interactive video of your property for your listing on our website at no cost to you. Using a tripod and 360° camera, the creator will create a 360° experience of your property, including any event spaces that are available to capture. Your customers and staff can be present, and no staging is required. Learn more here.

FIU Leads Alliance to Build Hospitality Pipeline for Underrepresented Minority Students and Diverse Leadership in Hospitality

A bold, new initiative is under way across the U.S. to create a pathway for Black and Hispanic students to become future leaders in hospitality, one of the world’s largest industries. The Alliance for Hospitality Equity and Diversity (AHED), led by the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU), is on a mission to create a nationwide recruitment infrastructure to increase diversity among students at member universities. Read more.

Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Webcam

The GMCVB has added a beautiful new view to our family of Greater Miami & Miami Beach webcams. Introducing the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park webcam. A scenic and historic island oasis with a special significance for our black community. Explore the mile-long shoreline, bike and nature trails, and visit the vintage carousel with the kids.

Miami Named in World's Greatest Places of 2022

Miami has emerged as the U.S. capital of cool! We are honored that TIME Magazine has named Miami as one of the World's Greatest Places of 2022. Miami also ranked 38th on Time Out Magazine's list of 53 Best Cities in the World for 2022. The GMCVB looks forward to continuing to market Greater Miami and Miami Beach as a premier destination!

TripAdvisor’s Annual Best of the Best Awards

The results have just been announced for top destinations in the annual TripAdvisor Best of the Best Awards. Miami & Miami Beach ranked in top honors in the travel categories of Best Overall Experience, Best Food and Most Popular. Congratulations to all who promote and deliver the overall diverse experiences in our truly unique destination that has it all. Learn more here.

Free Virtual Hospitality Trainings

Forbes Travel Guide, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) and the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association invite you to participate in their free online hospitality training program. The Forbes Travel Guide Online Training program for Miami Beach based employees has learning paths customized for employees’ specific tasks within an organization. Click here to learn more.

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