WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
Last week’s annual meeting was a really special moment for our organization and a celebration of our team, board of directors, industry partners and elected officials who came together to acknowledge progress, partnership and purpose.
Speaking of special moments, we were honored to have Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner share their thoughts about the work the organization is doing so that Greater Miami and Miami Beach continues its rise as one of the world’s most relevant, resilient and inclusive destinations. Kudos to Julissa Kepner, our board chair, for her passion and energy in sharing our progress and communicating our ...
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Annual meeting highlights 2026 momentum
Tourism’s continued strength took center stage at the GMCVB’s annual meeting last week. More than 600 partners and stakeholders celebrated $21.3 billion in visitor spending and 4.5% rise in ...
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In the spotlight at landmark NFL event
The GMCVB team is in Madrid as the Miami Dolphins make history, playing the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Spain. While in-country, convention sales and marketing teams are ...
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By the numbers: the GMCVB’s digital impact
Digital engagement continues to fuel Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s visibility worldwide. In FY 2024-2025, MiamiandMiamiBeach.com generated 28 million page views across 10.1 million sessions and engagement surged to ...
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Canadian press explores destination's culture
The marketing communications team hosts Passport to the Americas, a Canadian press tour spotlighting Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s rich cultural intersections through storytelling, cuisine, music and neighborhood ...
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Give Miami Day – invest in tomorrow’s leaders
On Give Miami Day, Nov. 20, invest in tomorrow’s hospitality leaders by supporting the Visitor Industry Council (VIC), powered by the GMCVB. More than a scholarship program, VIC is a launchpad for homegrown talent and ...
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Greater Miami wins big at Travvy Awards
Greater Miami and Miami Beach, alongside the GMCVB, earned top honors at the 2025 Travvy Awards last week, winning Gold for Best U.S. Tourism Board and Best Domestic City Destination, and Silver and Bronze for ...
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Farmers Month celebrates local flavor
November marks the start of Farmers Month in Miami-Dade County, and Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins is inviting locals and visitors alike to discover the region’s rich agricultural landscape and ...
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Montreux Jazz Festival Miami announces 2026 lineup
The world-renowned Montreux Jazz Festival Miami returns to The Hangar in Coconut Grove, Feb. 27-Mar. 1, with a just-announced powerhouse lineup including Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and GRAMMY-winning ...
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Sustainability Highlights |
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Make a splash for Biscayne Bay
The GMCVB is proud to again sponsor the Miami Beach Cupid Splash, returning Feb. 15. This fun, Miami Beach-style ‘polar plunge’ invites participants to take a quick dip in the warm Atlantic for a great cause – protecting Biscayne Bay and our coastal ecosystems. Last year’s Splash ...
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Recycle responsibly in Coral Gables and Miami
Two community recycling events on November 15 invite residents to help protect the environment by properly disposing of electronics and other hard-to-recycle materials. Keep Coral Gables Beautiful hosts a recycling drive-thru from 9 a.m. to noon behind City Hall, where residents can ...
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From her balcony perch, Mia takes in a breathtaking view – sailboats moored on Biscayne Bay at twilight and the bohemian charm and breezy elegance of Miami's oldest neighborhood. Can you guess where she is?
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 – Barbara Van Hussen, Roslyn Alic-Batson and Martha Pantin – first to spot Mia at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.
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