WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
Miami-Dade County’s appeal as a destination that celebrates its distinct communities and culture can be directly traced back to the historical origins of its 34 separate municipalities that stretch from Sunny Isles Beach, known for its fine dining, beaches and watersports, to Homestead, with its unique blend of natural beauty, historical sites and agricultural heritage.
Let’s take some time in this edition of What's Happening to spotlight six of our Miami-Dade municipalities celebrating centennials in 2025 and 2026. These milestone moments offer an opportunity to reflect on the unique spirit of each community – and to celebrate what makes Greater Miami...
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Miami Spice: making every meal count
The GMCVB’s most flavorful tradition is back – Miami Spice Restaurant Months runs through September and this year, we're partnering with Camillus House to Make Every Meal Count and...
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Destination excellence recognized
Greater Miami and Miami Beach continue to lead in innovation, with four local standouts named finalists in the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards. The GMCVB earned recognition in the Destination Marketing...
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GMCVB and partners head to ASAE meeting
The GMCVB’s David Whitaker leads the convention sales team to Los Angeles, August 9-12, for the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition – joining thousands of association professionals and...
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MBCC earns Venue Excellence Award
The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) has received the 2025 Venue Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), one of the highest honors in the public assembly...
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Miami to host Sports Summit World Tour
Miami takes center stage this September as the 2025 Sports Summit World Tour finale comes to loanDepot park. The event gathers top voices in sports business, media, tech and culture. As a global hub for...
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Celebrating our cities
Happy birthday to North Bay Village (Aug. 1, 1945), Bal Harbour (Aug. 14, 1947) and Miami Springs (Aug. 23, 1926). Nearly 100 years strong, Miami Springs is one of the county’s historic...
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Deering Estate – a Blue Star Museum
Deering Estate, a Miami-Dade designated Heritage Park and top destination for nature lovers, is offering active duty military personnel and up to five family members free admission through...
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Sustainability Highlights |
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Savor the flavor, save the planet
Many Miami Spice participating restaurants are leading the way in sustainability – using local ingredients, reducing waste and sourcing responsibly. It’s a delicious way to explore our diverse culinary scene while supporting restaurants...
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Off the court, Miami HEAT go green
The Miami HEAT are making a big impact off the court with strong sustainability efforts. From boosting waste diversion to hosting Miami-Dade’s first Adopt-a-Tree event at the Kaseya Center, they’re helping increase...
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Mia is exploring Miami-Dade County – showcasing what makes us one of the world’s top destinations to live, work, play and stay!
This week, she went bananas at an ice cream wonderland of giant sprinkles, pink pool floats and sweet treats for all ages.
The first three readers to correctly guess where Mia is win a Miami-themed prize – and all correct responses are entered into our grand prize drawing in December.
Congrats to last issue’s winners – Cecilia Orbegozo, Ian Rand and Eileen de la Cuesta-Selva – who were first to spot Mia in the Miami Design District.
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