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APRIL 18, 2025   82° F

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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM

Rainbow Spring 2025 LGBTQ

Message from the President

Hello everyone:

Let me respectfully take this opportunity to wish you peace, joy and reflection on this special day of Good Friday, the Easter weekend ahead and similarly the conclusion Sunday of Passover week.  As I have said many times, we have so much to be thankful for – may this moment be a time of renewal and blessings for you and yours.

I have just returned from Orlando where last night we had a chance once again to activate our partnership and sponsorship with Visit Florida and  join partner destinations throughout the state to celebrate and announce this year’s winners...

Find out who our new Michelin restaurants are

GMCVB News

Register for State of the Travel & Tourism Industry

Registration just opened for the GMCVB’s annual State of the Travel & Tourism Industry, May 29, at Jungle Island. The meeting begins at 3 p.m. followed by a reception and business expo, entertainment...

Hospitality Kickoff: World Cup Games Edition

Join the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association and Expedia Group for an exciting Hospitality Kickoff: World Cup Games Edition as we gear up for matches in ...

MDC and GMCVB launch partnership

Miami Dade College (MDC) and the GMCVB have joined forces to amplify the positive impact tourism makes throughout our community and career opportunities for aspiring hospitality ...

Art of Black Miami Podcast launches 5th season

The GMCVB’s Art of Black Miami Podcast Series (AOBM) launches its fifth season Monday, April 21, bringing fresh stories and inspiring voices to the forefront. The series amplifies ...

Immerse yourself in Michelangelo, The Betsy and more 

Stakeholder News

New headquarter hotel moves forward

Terra and Turnberry, two of South Florida’s leading real estate development firms, have secured $392 million in construction financing, advancing development of the new Grand Hyatt...

The City Beautiful celebrates centennial

Incorporated in April 1925, Coral Gables, the City Beautiful, celebrates its centennial this year. It’s famous for its shops and cafes, a thriving cultural scene, the historic Biltmore Hotel...

George Neary named to head MDPL

Kudos to George Neary, named interim executive director of the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL). The industry vet brings a wealth of experience in cultural tourism, arts and...

Miami-Dade’s Cruise Capital of the World grows

Greater Miami and Miami Beach once again reaffirmed its global leadership as the Cruise Capital of the World®, celebrating a historic wave of milestones through April 2025 at...

 Remembering champions &  news for stakeholders 

Sustainability Highlights

Celebrate Earth

April is Earth Month and from the Everglades to the beaches, it’s an opportunity to celebrate, protect and explore Miami-Dade County’s natural beauty. Use our guide to...

Earning 4 Green Keys

The accolades keep coming for these hotels earning 4 Green Keys and underscoring their commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. We’re encouraging...

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Find Mia, the adventurous flamingo

Mia’s on a mission to showcase the best of Miami-Dade County, making surprise appearances in different neighborhoods throughout our vibrant community.

Each time she lands in a new spot, we challenge you to guess her location. Eagle-eyed readers who get it right win a Miami tote – and are entered to win an exciting grand prize at the end of 2025!

Today’s hint: Home to one of Miami-Dade’s first tourist attractions, today it’s a community park where concerts, art shows and other special events are held year-round.

It’s a challenge – think you know where she is? Submit your answers to WH@GMCVB.com and join Mia on her journey to celebrate the many places that make Greater Miami and Miami Beach the ideal destination to live, work, play and stay.

Congratulations to last issue’s winners – Denise Andino, Julieta Mingo, Lili Ory and Barbara Van Hussen. 

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H.O.T. Challenge

Tee up your foursome and help support hospitality’s next generation of leaders at the GMCVB H.O.T. Challenge, May 9, at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Isle Resort & Spa.

The annual golf tournament benefits the GMCVB’s BHI scholarship program for students pursuing careers in hospitality.

Learn more at HOTChallenge.com.

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