WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
As we now settle in and hopefully enjoy and cherish the last few weeks of the year, let me take this one opportunity to wish you all the best during this holiday season and for your year ahead. We all have so much to be grateful for. As we share that joy, I wanted to again thank those of you who have supported or collaborated with our team over the past year.
I remain proud of our GMCVB team and its role in achieving our mission. And on behalf of the team – please accept this little 'jingle' to you and yours – from all of us.
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Inter wins MLS Cup, eyes Freedom Park opening
Congratulations to Inter Miami CF on winning the MLS Cup, a landmark achievement that electrifies fútbol fans across Miami-Dade and the world. The excitement carries into 2026 as the club opens ...
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Perfect scores on municipal equality index
Miami and Miami Beach each received a 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Municipal Equality Index, recognizing both cities for leading the nation in inclusive laws, policies and municipal services. The distinction ...
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GMCVB earns 2025 Platinum Choice Award
The GMCVB has been named a 2025 Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award winner for CVBs, a distinction voted on by Smart Meetings’ meeting-planner community. A repeat winner, the award honors destinations for ...
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Dr. Swilley-Woods honored by Delta Sigma Theta
The GMCVB’s Dr. Graylyn Swilley-Woods has been selected by the Dade County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as a Little Red Dress Honoree. The Dec. 13 event celebrates Delta Sigma Theta’s 112 years of impactful ...
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Join GMCVB, GMBHA & FRLA for holiday cheer tonight
Join the GMCVB, Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) tonight for the 2025 Annual Holiday Party & Toy Drive at Bayshore Club in Coconut Grove. Enjoy ...
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AA and MIA add lift as World Cup travel surges
As excitement builds for next summer's World Cup, American Airlines (AA) is boosting lift to key host cities – including expanded service to and from Miami International Airport (MIA). The carrier is adding ...
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Orange Bowl kicks off huge month of college football
The countdown is on! The Capital One Orange Bowl returns to Hard Rock Stadium on New Year’s Day with a noon kickoff. A Miami tradition since 1935, the Orange Bowl brings fans and athletes together for one of ...
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Asian Night Market in North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach brings the vibrant energy of a Southeast Asian night market to Mishcon Park, Dec. 20-21. A lively way to explore global flavors and traditions close to home, the outdoor festival features dozens ...
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Sustainability Highlights |
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Recyclepedia: recycle right in Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade’s new Recyclepedia tool simplifies recycling across all 34 municipalities – enter your location or search items to see what’s curbside-ready, drop-off bound or landfill-only. This brand new tool ...
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New digital guide expands accessible art at MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA) has launched a new digital guide for its award-winning MIA Galleries arts and exhibitions program on Bloomberg Connects, expanding access to one of the region’s most ...
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This week Mia is at Maurice A. Ferré Park, home to two popular museums – one celebrates art, the other science. Can you name them both?
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 – Willie Garcia, Roslyn Alic-Batson and Barbara Van Hussen – first to spot Mia at South Pointe Park.
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To our readers: What’s Happening will pause next issue to celebrate the holidays. We’ll be back January 8
with new stories, fresh updates and industry insights. Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday season!
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