WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
As we continue to march through August, we are closely monitoring an important barometer which is the performance of our partner hotels in terms of occupancy and average daily rate. We now have hotel data covering the first half of August.
It is encouraging to see that our hotel occupancy has remained stable averaging 70.3% for this period – reflecting an equally encouraging increase of 3.8% over the same period last August. Thanks in part to this stability, our hotel average daily rate has also remained steady. The $164.66 average per night for the first half of August represents a 2.2% increase when compared to the same time last year.
Our expectations and goals remain to improve upon these numbers especially in the last quarter of the calendar year. The current numbers reported help us continue to combat the drag that many other parts of the country are experiencing. As an example, in July, the most recent full month of reporting indicates that of the largest 25 hotel and convention center destinations in the nation, 17 experienced a decline in occupancy when compared to last...
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Orange Blossom Classic Weekend kicks off
The GMCVB sponsors the Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) Commissioner’s Welcome Reception, Aug. 29, at Jungle Island. The annual celebration honors HBCU alumnae in sports, politics, social justice and entertainment, showcasing...
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Connect Marketplace brings 38,000+ meetings
Connect Marketplace takes over the Miami Beach Convention Center, Aug. 25-27, as the GMCVB team joins 3,000 event professionals for 38,000 one-on-one meetings across seven market tracks with an estimated $5.2 million in...
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Leadership moves in Miami-Dade hospitality |
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Spotlight on tourism: GMCVB Annual Partner Expo
The GMCVB’s Annual Partner Expo returns, Aug. 26, at Jungle Island – bringing together hundreds of hospitality and business professionals for a free celebration of local partnerships and community...
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GMCVB and Expedia join for Month of Caring
The GMCVB and Expedia Group once again join forces this September to give back to the Miami-Dade community during the global travel leader’s annual Month of Caring. Learn more about activities...
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AA announces MIA's only nonstop flights to Milan
American Airlines (AA) has announced it’s adding daily, year-round service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Milan, Italy, in March 2026. The new route is the only nonstop service between Miami and Milan...
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Another Brought to You by Tourism Story
For Gustavo Mora, sales manager at Inter Miami CF, tourism is part of the club’s DNA. From welcoming fans from around the globe to showcasing Greater Miami on an international stage, soccer fuels more than...
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Hospitality & Tourism Appreciation Night
The Miami Marlins take on the Washington Nationals on Hospitality & Tourism Appreciation Night, Sept. 9, at loanDepot Park. GMCVB partners can purchase tickets here, including pregame networking at the...
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Feria de las Américas at Tamiami Park
Experience the vibrant tapestry of Latin American and Caribbean culture at Feria de las Américas, a three-day celebration of art, flavor and shared heritage, Aug. 29-31, at the Miami-Dade County...
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Sustainability Highlights |
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Kovens Center earns 3 Green Keys
Florida International University’s Kovens Conference Center has earned 3 Green Keys in the prestigious Green Key Meetings & Events certification for sustainable meetings – a milestone that highlights the venue’s leadership...
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Accessible Miami: top spots for locals and visitors
If you’re looking for welcoming ways to enjoy some of the best attractions in Miami-Dade County, where visitors of all abilities can comfortably explore, don’t miss the GMCVB's roundup of accessible attractions for all ages...
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Mia is exploring Miami-Dade County – spotlighting what makes our destination one of the best places to live, work, play and stay!
This week: two icons, one milestone. Both a legendary hotel and its hometown mark 100 years – where is Mia celebrating this centennial in style?
The first three readers to guess correctly win a Miami-themed prize – and all correct responses are entered into our grand prize drawing in December.
Congrats to last issue’s winners – Catherine Road, Cecilia Orbegozo and Ileana Montalvo – who were first to spot Mia at the Museum of Ice Cream.
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