WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
If there’s one thing we know in this industry, it’s that destinations don’t sell themselves – people do. It’s the passion, dedication and talent of the individuals behind the scenes and on the front lines that transform a place into an experience – and I couldn’t be prouder to share that this was once again affirmed and recognized on the biggest stage for Florida tourism professionals.
This year, the Visit Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the annual statewide gathering of tourism leaders, marketers and destination champions from across the state carried extra significance for our Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) family.
During the event’s Henry Flagler Awards – our industry’s version of the Oscars – our team was honored not once, but twice. First, our GMCVB consumer marketing and marketing communications team was awarded the coveted Henry Award for Best Integrated Marketing Campaign, recognizing our spring initiative that blended paid media, social engagement, digital creativity and earned media in a way that truly broke ...
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Join the GMCVB for a Month of Caring
This September, Expedia Group and the GMCVB team up for the annual Month of Caring, a global initiative dedicated to giving back. Join us and make a difference through volunteer opportunities that ...
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GMCVB Annual Meeting set for Nov. 6
Save the date for the GMCVB’s Annual Meeting, the tourism industry’s largest gathering of Miami-Dade partners and community stakeholders, Nov. 6, at the Coastal Convention Center at...
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All aboard: MIA skytrain fully operational
Miami International Airport (MIA) has fully reopened its Concourse D Skytrain with the return of Station 1, restoring fast, seamless connections across the concourse’s 60 gates as the airport prepared for ...
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WTE Miami connects global travel industry
On Sept. 17–18, the Miami Beach Convention Center hosts the World Travel Expo Miami, spearheaded by Miami International Airport with support from Miami-Dade County and the GMCVB. This premier ...
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Hispanic Heritage Month across Miami-Dade
Starting Sept. 15, Miami-Dade County honors Hispanic Heritage Month with events that highlight the cultures of more than 20 Hispanic and Latin countries from Spain, the Caribbean and the ...
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Miami Marlins celebrate the travel industry
Celebrate the travel industry with the Miami Marlins at Hospitality & Tourism Appreciation Night, Sept. 9, at loanDepot Park. Join fellow hospitality leaders for pregame networking at ...
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Sustainability Highlights |
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Mayfair House renews Green Key with top rating
The Mayfair House Hotel & Garden has renewed its Green Key Global certification, earning four Green Keys and reinforcing its leadership in sustainable hospitality. As one of several Coconut Grove hotels participating, the Mayfair is helping position the neighborhood as a vibrant ...
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Empowering all abilities: Disability Resource Fair Sept. 6
Miami-Dade County hosts its largest Disability Resource Fair, Sept. 6, at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition. The fully accessible event features 150-plus organizations offering services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Admission and parking are ...
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Mia is flying high across Miami-Dade, showcasing what makes our destination one of the best to live, work and play!
She’s exploring “Florida’s Riviera” this week – nestled between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal and home to two miles of pristine beaches, luxury oceanfront resorts and a historic fishing pier.
Be among the first three readers to correctly identify where Mia is and win a Miami-themed prize. All correct entries are also entered into our December grand prize drawing.
Congratulations to last issue’s winners – Martha Pantin, Gretchen Schmidt and Marcia Monserrat – first to spot Mia at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.
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