WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Message from the President
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Hello everyone:
Around the nation and globally, most major destinations celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in June with parades, special events and other celebrations.
Many, many years ago, local leaders and organizers wisely considered the heat impact for outdoor events was much better in April than June. Back then, we also didn't enjoy the more balanced 12-month nature of our tourism season today (August and September not withstanding) and organizers also considered the appeal of revelers traveling to the destination in April so they could also celebrate in their local communities in June.
The tradition continues today, and this weekend is Miami Beach Pride Weekend. This includes this year’s themed Mad Hatter’s Party tonight (Friday) in Lummus Park adjacent to Ocean Drive starting at 7 p.m.
Other festivities include a noon kickoff and all-afternoon Saturday Beach Party and Pride Festival right on Miami Beach’s beautiful expanse of sand and of course, the iconic...
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Destination Capitol Hill
The GMCVB’s Rolando Aedo joined tourism leaders from across the country for U.S. Travel’s Destination Capitol Hill, April 1-2. The annual legislative fly-in provides the visitor industry...
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GMCVB’s Debra Lee honored
The GMCVB’s Debra Lee has been recognized by TravelPulse in its annual listing of influential women in travel and their substantial contributions to...
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Who’s in town?
Celebrating its 40th year, Seatrade Cruise Global returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center, April 7-10. The leading B2B conference for the cruise...
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The sport’s greats at LIV Golf Miami
Golf’s boldest league returns to Trump National Doral this weekend, when LIV Golf Miami showcases the sport’s modern greats on the eve of the Majors and...
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MSC World America hits high seas
MSC World America is set for her inaugural sailing and PortMiami debut, April 9, and you can catch it all live as NBC broadcasts...
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Miami Beach shows Pride
Celebrate at the Miami Beach Pride Festival, April 5-6. One of the largest Pride festivals in the country, the two-week celebration attracts 170,000...
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Miami E-Prix at Homestead speedway
The 2025 Miami E-Prix races at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, April 12, marking Formula E's first return to Miami since its inaugural 2015 season and...
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Sustainability Highlights
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Autism Acceptance Month
It’s Autism Acceptance Month, celebrating the unique perspectives, strengths and contributions of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and serving as a platform to...
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MIAair – accessible for all
Miami International Airport and American Airlines hosted the airport’s latest MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness (MIAair) tour this week for more than 50 children with special needs and...
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Meet Mia, the adventurous flamingo with a big heart. Mia’s on a mission to showcase the best of Miami-Dade County, making surprise appearances in different neighborhoods and celebrating our vibrant community.
Each time she lands in a new spot, we’ll challenge you to guess her location. Eagle-eyed readers who get it right win a Miami tote bag – and will be entered to win an exciting grand prize at the end of 2025!
Congratulations to last issue’s winners – Kathleen Bravo, Retta Logan, George Neary and Willie Garcia!
Think you know where she is? Submit your answers to WH@GMCVB.com.
Today’s hint: It's opening day, but this park will also host Florida’s first-ever outdoor NHL game in January 2026.
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