Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
 
 
 
 
PARTNER E-NEWS
 
 
 
 
GMCVB PArtner NEWS MAY 2022
 
 
 
Enjoy Events All Month Long at Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel
 

Cinco De Mayo Celebration

May 5 from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at High Tide Beach Bar & Grill 

Music by DJ JoeyJax and Live Mariachis plus:

Taco Bar | Margarita Specials | Tequila Shot Specials
Piñata Smashing | Giveaways. Everyone is welcome! 21+ to drink.
RSVP For a Free Drink

Mother’s Day at The Social Club

May 8, It's Rose for Moms all Day + Special Chef Curated Menu

Treat Mom to a very special Mother's Day with Rosé all day just for her at The Social Club from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Reserve via OpenTable 

Bottomless Mimosas Every Day at The Social Club
Enjoy bottomless mimosas every day at The Social Club.
Pick two juices: mango, orange, guava, peach, pineapple.
$35 per person. Two-hour maximum. 7:30 a.m.  – 2:30 p.m.
Reserve via OpenTable

Cigar and Whiskey Experience Every Wednesday Evening 
The Social Club 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday nights in Miami Beach call for cigar smokin' and whiskey sippin'. Each ticket includes:1 Oliva G Cigar, 1 High West Whiskey cocktail, Complimentary Chef Bites.
TICKETS

#thankyoutuesday Every Tuesday 

Inviting all front line workers to enjoy your first drink for $1 every Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. Frontline ID required.
RSVP For Free.

Beat The Gym By The Beach
Last Sunday morning of every month at High Tide Beach Bar & Grill from 10 – 11 a.m. Join us for a one-hour HIIT fitness class on the sand,
hosted by local fitness trainer Tony Thomas. Sponsored by Celsius fitness drink + Surfcomber Hotel. **Complimentary for hotel guests with Surfcomber wristband. Non-hotel guests can reserve via Beat The Gym APP.

 
 
WeTrek Miami Helps You Rediscover Miami
 

With friends in all the right places, WeTrek users are just a tap away from discovering and rediscovering beautiful, exhilarating, breathtaking Miami. A new-generation "travel guide," WeTrek is an easy-to-use app, bursting at the seams with content for the whole family to enjoy.

Our self-guided (and need we say it, exceptional) bespoke audio tours will have you running this city with joy. While out exploring, our "Local Hacks" (tips on what to do and where to go, expertly curated by resident Miamians) will have you tripping over the hidden gems. Best of all, our smart-tech sends exclusive discounts and rewards straight to your phone via location-triggered push notifications. You'll never forget a discount flyer at home or lose a promo code in your inbox again.

Miami is greater than you can imagine. Let WeTrek show you more. Download WeTrek today! Available on iTunes and Google Play.

 
 
ELEVATE. A Day of Being NICER on May 7
 

ELEVATE. A Day of Being NICER
With a multitude of Workshops, Tools & Inspirations, ELEVATE provides an assortment of 45 min. segments all focused on Being NICER to your Mind, Body, Soul, Planet & others. Our 2021 lineup of Topics and Events is filled with a day of Health, Wellness, Self-Care and lots of fun. Think of it as a Day at Summer Camp, for grownups. Everything from Painting in the garden, Jewelry making, Meditation, and Nutrition. Learn about the Tequesta natives that lived on this land, enjoy the Horse stables, Life Coaches and motivational speakers, a Health & Wellness Village, onsite Healthcare testing, Crafts Pavilion, Dance Classes, Starbucks breakfast, yummy BBQ lunch, and much more! Info here:

https://unitycoalition.org/ELEVATE/index.html

This year we are proud to partner with the City of North Miami – bringing ELEVATE to the Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park - a lush, 22-acre green space along a creek & features pony rides, nature trails & picnic areas, located at 1725 NE 135th St, North Miami, FL 33181, providing a FREE EVENT with workshops, activities for the whole family, yummy food & plenty of fun that is easily accessible by public transportation, & free onsite parking.

 
 
SweetHeat Miami Returns May 11-16
 

SweetHeat Miami is the ONLY experience cultivated for women of all backgrounds and identities on South Beach and the Miami area. We have been a staple of celebration, appreciation, and acceptance of each unique lived experience for our patrons turned family. Learn more here: www.sweetheatmiami.com

 
 
the biostation Midtown Offers Complimentary b12 Injections and More
 

Energize and boost your immunity with a complimentary b12 injection at the biostation wellness practice located in Midtown 5. Book your appointment at https://miami.thebiostation.com/gmcvb/ or call 786/648.8217.

 
 
Satori Spa Opens Downtown at The Gabriel Miami
 

The Gabriel Miami offers spacious rooms and suites facing Downtown Miami, as well as the new Satori Spa – a holistic retreat in the center of the Magic City. The spa features eco- and body-conscious services meant to refresh the body and soul through facials, massages, scrubs, wraps. and natural body treatments. From its C+M CBD mud wrap to the Saltability Massage with Himalayan salt stones, Satori Spa's signature experiences provide a tranquil escape. Guests can further immerse themselves in the beauty of the property by watching the sunrise over the Miami skyline from the balcony of their rooms, lounging on the pool deck, and even taking a dip in the rectangular pool facing Biscayne Bay. https://www.satoriatthegabriel.com/

Contact us for more info: info@skatebirdmiami.com or visit our website or call us at (305) 603-8015.

 
 
Sizzle Miami Beach To Take Place May 26-30
 

Created in 2002, by Dwight Powell in Miami Florida, Sizzle has grown to become America’s most celebrated and anticipated urban event in an atmosphere unparalleled to none. Party-seekers from around the world convene in sunny Miami, Florida celebrating life, pride & liberty! Originally a one-day occurrence, Sizzle Miami has evolved into a 5-day smorgasbord of captivating day-time events, and pulsating nightlife. Sizzle is also proud to be the largest and most respected social gathering of the year. https://www.sizzlemiami.com

 
 
Nature Connects at Fairchild Tropical Garden - Save 20% off Admission
 

The award-winning, record-breaking exhibition of art made with LEGO® bricks by acclaimed artist Sean Kenney, is coming to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden at the end of this month. The Nature Connects exhibit will open on April 30th and run until August 28th, allowing Miami locals and tourists to enjoy the exhibit throughout the Spring and Summer seasons. 

The exhibit will be set across Fairchild’s 83-acre tropical paradise where guests can discover 30 giant sculptures built with over 700,000 LEGO bricks. Sean Kenney, a New York-based artist, wanted to combine his passion for protecting the environment, specifically animal habitats, so he created an exhibit that depicted how everything in nature is connected. Everyone is welcome and the garden will be hosting interactive activities and adventures for the entire family.

Guests can explore the beauty and wonder of Sean Kenney's Nature Connects made with LEGO Bricks, for a limited engagement from April 30, 2022, through August 28, 2022. Open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets are available to purchase on the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Website. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $16 for students, $12 for children 6-17, and free for children under 6. Use code Build20 for 20% off. Admission to the show is free for Fairchild members. 

 
 
Vale Food Co Expands with a New Location Bringing High Quality, Healthy and Quick Food Experience to Miami
 

After five years looking for a home in Miami and by popular demand, Vale Food Co is set to debut the seventh location of its Florida-grown restaurant brand in Miami’s financial district, Brickell. Helmed by CEO and Founder Sunny Ilyas, Vale Food Co attracts locals and visitors alike with its vast array of healthy and high-quality protein, açai and poke bowls accompanied by a full beverage and bakery selection. 

Vale, an old English word that means “to live an earthly life”, is committed to the values of health, quality food, sustainability and community. At the 3,000-square-foot Brickell restaurant, guests are greeted with a new experiential design and evolution of Vale with earth tones and modern elements throughout the space. The 23-seat dining room features gold, black, green and tropical accents including gold-finished palm tree light fixtures, white and gray marble countertops offset with dark black wood dining tables. Inside, guests can find plants draped throughout the ceiling, lush greenery and fruit-centric photo opportunities that define Vale’s mission to go green and eat green. A colorful hand-painted Vale mural and rotating Miami-inspired artworks are displayed throughout the space. Located outside is the restaurant’s 35-seat patio. The area offers additional relaxed alfresco seating with patio couches beneath white shade umbrellas, coffee tables lining the exterior surrounded by greenery and stringed lights for an elevated dining experience. The Brickell location shares the same design backbone as all other Vale locations but offers a unique Miami flair.

Ilyas launched Vale in 2014 as a meal delivery service and quickly pivoted the brand into a fast-casual restaurant when he opened the first location in Tallahassee in 2016. In 2017, Vale Gainesville and Tampa opened their doors to the public. The following year, he opened a fourth restaurant in Jacksonville and in 2019, he opened Fort Lauderdale and a second location in Tallahassee. Today, Ilyas manages the brand, recipe development and catering services for all locations. “I’m thrilled to finally introduce Vale Food Co to Miami and offer an all-day restaurant where visitors can enjoy high-quality, healthy food with quick service in one spot,” said Sunny Ilyas, CEO and Founder of Vale Food Co. “I’m confident that our food offerings will be a new elevated option to meet the needs of the fast-paced Brickell market and the lifestyle of our guests who are on-the-go, working or into wellness.”

Vale Food Co’s menu is divided into a cold “superfood” station and a hot food station along with a selection of grab-and-go snacks and bakery items, popular freshly baked whole grain chocolate chip cookies and a full beverage program including matcha, smoothies and coffee. Superfood menu highlights include: Smashed Avocado Toast; Chia Pudding; Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl; Açai Smoothie and the Dragonfruit Lemonade. New to the menu is the matcha line with KombuMatcha; Vale Matcha Blast; Vale Matcha Latte and Dirty Matcha Latte. The fresh and healthy-forward menu offers a variety of items perfect for year-round weather in Florida.

The hot food station consists of build-your-own protein bowls where guests can customize the bases and add on veggies, proteins, boosts and sauces. Classic and fan-favorite proteins include Vale’s signature turkey spinach feta meatballs, southwest braised beef, ancho pulled chicken among others. Signature hot bowls include the Sweet Earth Bowl made with sweet potato noodles, roasted broccoli, teriyaki chicken and curry honey mustard; Out of This World Bowl with cilantro lime brown rice, roasted broccoli, ancho pulled chicken topped with chipotle ranch; and the Great South Bowl with chipotle mac and cheese, roasted broccoli and braised beef. All ingredients are sourced from local farms and menu items rotate seasonally with a selection of vegan and gluten-free options.

Vale Food Co is located at 900 S Miami Avenue #125 Miami, FL 33130. Vale Food Co Brickell is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 9AM-11PM. It is available for delivery on third party platforms via UberEats, DoorDash, GrubHub and Postmates along with catering online. For more information, please visit www.ValeFoodCo.com or call 305-946-1421. 

Vale Food Co currently has seven locations in Florida including two in Tallahassee, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale and Brickell with plans to expand throughout South Florida and into different markets. Vale Food Co offers catering services for large groups and private events. 

Website: www.ValeFoodCo.com

Facebook: /ValeFoodCo

Instagram: @ValeFoodCo

Twitter: /ValeFoodCo

ABOUT VALE FOOD CO 

With seven locations in Florida, Vale Food Co is a growing, healthy fast-casual restaurant that features build-your-own protein bowls, açai bowls, poke bowls, smoothies and catering services. The restaurant brand is led by Sunny Ilyas who creates and executes the healthy-forward menu. Vale Food Co is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and features indoor and outdoor seating.

 
 
Booking.com Invites Partners to Take their Travel Proud Program
 

Travel Proud Program is our way of making travel more inclusive and welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community. Complete our free 90 minute Proud Hospitality training session to help your team understand and connect with LGBTQ+ travelers. 

When you commit to building on what you learn, you’ll become Proud Certified on our platform. We will showcase your inclusive hospitality with a dedicated Travel Proud badge that appears on your property page and provide you with promotional materials that can be printed or used digitally. Sign up here.

 
 

Learn How To Receive ERTC Tax Credits

 

The US Federal Government says: You can now double-dip! Even if you received a PPP Loan, you can receive ERTC tax credits. To qualify: You have a minimum of 15 employees and be financially hurt during the pandemic shutdowns, showing loss of income. Each employee can be worth up to $25,000 to you! Find out how! Speak to an underwriter directly 1 (888) 306-3555 or visit us here: https://www.ertcbizcredit.com/chamber

 
 

AC Hotel Miami Dadeland Launches Macy's Concierge Service

 

AC Hotel Miami Dadeland, South Miami’s recently opened fashion-forward hotel ideally located next to the iconic Dadeland Mall, is pleased to announce its partnership with Macy’s inside Dadeland Mall with the launch of its new Concierge Program.  Hotel guests of the AC property will now be able to enjoy exclusive perks including online ordering and same day delivery to their hotel room from the Macy’s Dadeland store location.

“The launch of this partnership with Macy’s allows us to raise the bar in terms of guest experience at the AC Hotel Miami Dadeland,” says Adriana Vellojin, General Manager of AC Hotel Miami Dadeland.  “It’s important to provide our guests with incomparable service and access to luxurious amenities that they wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else in Miami, and we look forward to sharing our relentless commitment to personal, anticipatory service as well as providing our hotel guests with truly unforgettable experiences,” adds Vellojin. 

The Concierge Program is made available at check-in. Guests can simply go online at www.macys.com and select the Macy’s Dadeland store where they can instantly begin their shopping experience at various retailers.  Once the order has been placed, a delivery will be scheduled directly to the guest room that same day.  The Concierge Program has two deliveries per day.  Orders placed in the evening will be delivered the following day by 11 AM, and orders placed in the day by 2 PM, will be delivered to the hotel by 5 PM, making this an excellent amenity for business travelers and executives in need of a last minute outfit for a meeting, or to pamper themselves in general.  

Additional perks of the Macy’s partnership include personalized shoppers, stylists, makeovers, wedding registry and consultations, and fragrance sampling with a trained Macy’s representative. 

“We are thrilled to be launching this new program with AC Hotel Miami Dadeland to provide memorable travel experiences for our loyal customers,” says Salma Lemongello, Senior Director Flagship Store Manager. “Our two brands are aligned and committed to an impeccable standard of service that has inspired this program, and we look forward to many future collaborations.” 

For more information or to book a room, please visit www.marriott.com/miacd, or follow the hotel on Instagram and Facebook. 

About AC Hotel Miami Dadeland
AC Hotel Miami Dadeland is a new, fashion-forward hotel located in the heart of South Miami’s growing cultural hub and is connected directly to the extraordinary shopping destination, Dadeland Mall via pathway. The 177-room hotel showcases a classic design with a European flair created for the intuitive and purposeful traveler. Guests can enjoy refined rooms, business travel-friendly amenities, elevated cocktail programs and menu offerings at the lavish onsite lounge, fitness center and a unique rooftop experience with a pool and  bar serving specialty cocktails, wine, beer and small bites. In addition, the hotel features 3,600 square feet of meeting space with floor to ceiling windows, and six Casper-themed rooms for the ultimate rest and relaxation. AC Hotel Miami Dadeland is located at 7695 North Kendall Drive, Miami, Florida 33156. For more information, please call 305.668.4490 or visit www.marriott.com/miacd. Follow the hotel on social media: Facebook/achotelmiamidadeland/ and Instagram at @ACHotelMiamiDadeland.

About AC Hotels
AC Hotels includes over 155 design-led hotels in more than 20 countries and territories. At AC Hotels, every moment has been designed, refined, crafted, and considered to create a comfortable, elevated, and unobtrusive experience that lets guests maximize their travels. The brand focuses on details and experiences that genuinely matter to provide a seamless, intuitive experience that lets traveler’s live life by design, not by default. The hotels feature purposefully designed signature spaces, most notably the AC Lounge®, which invite locals and travelers alike to collaborate in style during the day or enjoy handcrafted cocktails and tapas at night and the AC Kitchen, offering guests a European-inspired breakfast. The sophisticated AC Guest Rooms and public spaces feature sleek furnishings, curated artwork, and intuitive technology to inspire and connect guests. AC Hotels overthinks the guest’s stay, so they never have to, creating The Perfectly Precise Hotel™ experience. For more information, visit www.ac-hotels.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. AC Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

 
 
Save $150 Off a Group Happy Hour at Bottled Blonde Miami
 

Bottled Blonde Miami is offering a $150 credit toward happy hour for pre-booked groups of 10 or more guests.

Happy hour is available Mondays through Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Our happy hour menu includes: $6 drafts, $7 wells, $8 frozens, $12 appetizers, and $12 pizzas. 

To book your next happy hour, please email heatherm@bottledblondemia.com with your target date and party size. 

Bottled Blonde Miami is located at 2838 NW 2nd Ave. Bldg. 2, Miami, FL 33127.

 
 
Acqualina Offers Fourth Night Free Promotion
 

Book a weekend retreat at Acqualina, and enjoy the fourth night free — plus some thoughtful extras.

To completely submerge yourself in Acqualina’s elegant ambiance and seaside serenity, a weekend retreat just isn’t long enough. Therefore, we are delighted to extend your stay by offering a stellar Miami vacation package that includes a fourth night free.

In addition to a complimentary evening, we are pleased to offer an array of exceptional amenities that include the following:

Welcome Amenity Upon Arrival

A Daily $40 Body or Facial Spa Treatment Credit for up to Two Adults (non-cumulative & non-transferable)

Complimentary AcquaMarine children’s program for kids ages 5-12. (Upon availability, reservation required)

Complimentary Wireless Internet Access

*Valid for stays from May 12th through December 13, 2022. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Minimum four-night stay required. Not combinable with other offers.

Reserve here.

 
 

Comedy Magician, Dewayne Hill, Ready to Entertain at Your Next Event or Meeting

 

Comedy Magician Dewayne Hill performs all over the nation and Miami for Fortune 1000 companies, conferences and corporate events.

He has been featured on Food Network, The Travel Channel, ABC, NBC, Fox Sports Net and more!

This year, he will be featured in a film that will air on a streaming platform and has two other TV shows in development!

Plus, Dewayne was nominated and voted Family Entertainer of the Year.
Learn more or book today at: www.dewaynehill.com

 
 
Mother's Day, Artists Open + Focus On: Miami Filmakers at The Deering Estate in May
 

Celebrate Mother's Day at the Historic Deering Estate
The Deering Estate is the perfect setting to celebrate Mother's Day in Miami! Bring a picnic and enjoy the open space, wildlife viewing, bay vistas and self-guided access of the museums. Guests can also spend some time on the smooth waters of Biscayne Bay on a Mother’s Day Bay Cruise. Details & tickets online: https://deeringestate.org/event/mothers-day/

Fountainhead presents Artists Open
The Deering Estate is proud to be participating in Artists Open, an open studios event welcoming the public into over 300 artist studios across Miami-Dade County for a one-day-only event. Organized by Fountainhead Residency and Studios, this year's event will take place on Saturday, May 21st from 11 am to 6 pm. Don't miss your chance to engage with artists in their studios and see inside their creative space. Details at artistsopen.miami 

MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL Focus On: Local Filmmakers
Join the MIAMI short FILM FESTIVAL (MIAMIsFF) for the Focus On Series on Sunday, May 22nd at Deering Estate.  Enjoy a selection of shorts from local filmmakers, followed by a LIVE Q&A! Meet the creators that are representing our local community in film! Details & tickets online: https://www.miamishortfilmfestival.com/focus-on-series/

 
 
Dadeland Mall Mother's Day Flower Pop Event + Amazing Gift Card Promotions
 

MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER POP UP
Thursday, May 5
2PM - 6PM or while supplies last.
Center Court
Spend $200 or more at Dadeland Mall stores & restaurants and make a complimentary bouquet of flowers for Mom, provided by RosaPrima. Present your same-day receipts in Center Court. Visit DadelandMall.com for details.

GIFT CARD PROMOTIONS
Visit the Management Office at Dadeland Mall Monday-Friday 8:30 AM  - 5 PM or contact to purchase gift cards.

Now through May 31:
B2B/Corporate customers save 50% off fees for VISA Silver Jewel / 60% off fees for AMEX Rewardcards

Now through May 8:
Buy at least $50 in JCPenney, Aeropostale, BBW,  Bed Bath & Beyond, or Nautica, Get $10 Visa
Buy at least $100 in Happy or Choice cards, Get $10 Visa
Save $2 off purchase fees Mastercard Shimmer Series

 
 
 
MIAMI-Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
 
Copyright © 2022 Official website Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved.