WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Message from the President
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Hello everyone:
As we look ahead to an extraordinary lineup of global events in the coming year, Miami-Dade County is making bold moves to ensure the world arrives in style – and with ease.
This summer, Miami International Airport (MIA) is buzzing with historic momentum. American Airlines, MIA’s largest carrier and a valued partner of the GMCVB, has launched its biggest summer schedule ever from Miami. With more than 37,000 flights planned through early September – including new service to Rome – American now connects Miami to 170 destinations across the globe. We are especially thankful for the efforts of J.C. Liscano, vice president of MIA hub operations at American Airlines and a GMCVB board member, for helping drive this unprecedented growth.
All the while, MIA continues to break records – welcoming nearly 56 million passengers in 2024 (the highest in its history) – and building on that momentum with 14.9 million passengers in Q1 2025, an 11.6% increase over the same period last year. This sustained growth reinforces MIA’s role as a critical global gateway and economic driver for our region.
Behind the scenes and under the leadership of GMCVB board member and airport director Ralph Cutié and his skillful team, Miami-Dade County’s ambitious MIA modernization plan is already taking shape, driving improvements that strengthen infrastructure, enhance the traveler experience, and ensure the airport is ready for future demand. These enhancements play a vital role as we prepare to welcome the world for major events such as...
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Rolling Stone names Miami among top music cities
The 2025 Rolling Stone Travel Awards have landed and Miami has been named among the best music cities in America. Lauded as “one of the most vibrant music capitals” on the planet, Rolling Stone notes the destination is filled with studios, and its stadiums...
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Resources: hotel hurricane preparedness
Catch the recap of the GMCVB’s recent Hotel Hurricane Preparedness Meeting, featuring insights from Miami-Dade and City of Miami Beach emergency managers and NBC 6’s Ryan Phillips. The session offers key strategies and resources to help hotels navigate...
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Register now: GMCVB Annual Planning Workshop
Join us for the GMCVB’s Annual Planning Workshop – Powered by Expedia Group, July 2, at the InterContinental Miami. We’ll preview sales and marketing plans for the upcoming fiscal year and gather your input to help shape sales and marketing...
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State of the Industry report available
Thanks to the more than 600 partners, elected officials and community stakeholders who joined us for the annual State of the Travel and Tourism Industry event. If you missed it, here’s a recap of the presentation, as well as our 2024 Annual Visitor Industry Overview...
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GMCVB unveils Wynwood Walls Visitor Center
Join the GMCVB as it unveils the destination's newest Visitor Center, June 17, at the iconic Wynwood Walls, offering guests a central hub for information, tours, and immersive experiences. The gallery-style space....
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Miami-Dade leaders in action
A Miami-Dade trade delegation is in France this June, at VivaTech – Europe’s largest startup and tech event – and the Paris Air Show, the world’s premier aerospace gathering. The GMCVB’s David Whitaker...
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Brought to You by Tourism: Marlins’ Alfie Mesa
Greater Miami's identity as both a global destination and a true sports town is shaped by the people who call it home. Alfie Mesa, vice president of public affairs for the Miami Marlins, is one of them. The son of Cuban...
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LGBTQ Chamber names executive director
Congratulations to Lisette Garcia on her new role as executive director of the Greater Miami LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. The organization is one of the largest LGBTQ chambers of commerce in the U.S.,...
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100 Years of Art Deco: A World Celebration
Opening tonight, Miami Beach's new outdoor exhibit in Lummus Park at the Galería Ocean Drive displays more than 160 Art Deco images, celebrating the centennial anniversary of the 1925 Paris expo and...
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American Black Film Festival & Community Day
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) is at the Miami Beach Convention Center through June 15, showcasing powerful stories and rising talent at venues across Miami Beach. Local connections: the premiere...
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GMCVB members save on FIFA Club World Cup
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ kicks off June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium and for GMCVB partners – a 20% savings on tickets. The never-before-seen tournament brings together 32 iconic teams to decide club...
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Jazzing it up in Miami Springs
Kick off Miami Springs’ 100th anniversary with an evening of live jazz, local flavor and family-friendly festivities. The Centennial Jazz Festival brings the community together, June 21, for a relaxed...
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Sustainability Highlights |
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MBCC meets sustainability milestone
A sustainability milestone: the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) has been awarded Green Key Meetings certification with a 4-Key rating from Green Key Global. Meeting nearly 100...
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Adaptive Beach Days are back
Miami Beach Adaptive Beach Days are back. Hosted by the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, the next pop-up program, June 22, provides full-service access to the ocean for people with...
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Meet Mia – she’s traveling throughout Miami-Dade County celebrating the many places that make our community ideal to live, work, play and stay! Eagle-eyed readers who guess her location win a Miami tote and are entered to win an exciting grand prize in December 2025.
Hint: This city’s colorful Colombia Sculpture Garden celebrates its sister city relationship with Medellin and is a favorite with residents and visitors.
Congratulations to last edition’s winners – Roslyn Alic-Batson, Ileana Montalvo and Zaita Velez. Mia was at Doral Central Park.
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