WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
What an amazing start to the year we've just experienced including the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl, the NHL Winter Classic and this past weekend’s College Football Playoff National Championship activities, capped by Monday night's game.
While this new year ahead is just getting started, I wanted to share that we've received December performance numbers and now have the full 12-month report of annual hotel performance (January through December 2025).
One key way to look forward is to relate it to the past. When 2025 began, there was great uncertainty about the economy in general and clearly the travel, tourism and business travel segments. Coming off a ‘sluggish’ October and November, it was quite incumbent on us all that we end the year strong – retaining the year's prior momentum and having a strong footing to begin 2026.
A December summary is charted on the next page including our standing among the nation's largest 25 hotel markets and ...
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Spotlight: loanDepot park
January delivered a marquee moment for Greater Miami sports as the NHL Winter Classic transformed loanDepot park into an outdoor hockey wonderland. A sold-out crowd and worldwide exposure delivered 5.85 billion ...
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Greater Miami tops FIFA World Cup ticket requests
Greater Miami is set to host one of the most in-demand matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with FIFA confirming that Colombia vs. Portugal, June 27 at Hard Rock Stadium, was the most requested match across ...
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GMCVB media team in NYC and Toronto
Expanding outreach in key feeder markets, the communications team hosts media receptions next week in New York City and Toronto. The Jan. 27 New York reception takes place at the James Beard House, followed by ...
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On the agenda: association business
The convention sales team is in Chicago today visiting SmithBucklin, the nation’s largest association management firm, alongside six Florida DMOs. Together, the group presents a unified message highlighting Florida’s ...
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Hotel shuttle update at MIA
Local hotel shuttle bus operations return to the arrivals (lower) level at Miami International Airport (MIA), Jan. 27, giving hotel guests easier, more convenient access to shuttle service while reducing congestion on the departure level ...
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Cosmoprof delivers $6M+ economic impact
Cosmoprof North America returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jan. 27-29, uniting industry leaders across the beauty supply chain. Now in its third Miami edition, the beauty supply show explores the latest industry trends ...
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Life Time Miami Marathon returns
The Life Time Miami Marathon & Half returns, Jan. 25, drawing nearly 20,000 runners from across the U.S. and more than 80 countries. One of the top races on the international circuit, athletes race through scenic ...
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Pegasus World Cup brings high stakes, style
High stakes and high style take center stage, Jan. 24, as the Pegasus World Cup returns to Gulfstream Park for one of the richest days in global horse racing. Headlined by the $3 million Pegasus World Cup ...
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Sustainability Highlights |
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Cupid Splash fuels bay and beach restoration
The Miami Beach Cupid Splash returns to Collins Park Beach, Feb. 15, rallying the community around a tropical-style ocean plunge that supports the health of Biscayne Bay and our beaches. Last year, nearly 200 participants raised ...
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Advancing sustainability through sport
FIU's Institute of Environment has partnered with Football for Peace, promoting water security, youth empowerment and peacebuilding in Greater Miami through sports. Supported by the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee, it's ...
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Perched high inside one of the destination’s most powerful economic engines, Mia is watching an 800-room headquarters hotel take shape ahead of its 2027 grand opening.
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 an annual grand prize drawing in December.
Congratulations again to our 2025 winner, Landon Biscombe!
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