WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone;
As part of today’s Passover, tomorrow’s Good Friday and Sunday’s Easter gatherings, remembrances and celebrations, our very best and warmest wishes for you, your family and your loved ones.
We have just received last week’s hotel performance data (a key barometer of our destination’s success and health). With this addition, we now have the full four weeks of March (March 1-28) and are able to report the complete results for the month.
I’m reporting on this again as there was so much emphasis and anticipation about this time period countywide but especially on Miami Beach. The numbers for the final two weeks continued to improve and build upon the success reported at mid-month ...
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Media spotlights Miami’s sports rise
National media outlets are amplifying Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s momentum as a premier sports destination, with Travel + Leisure naming Miami the “Hottest New Sports Town” and Southern Living highlighting a year packed with marquee ...
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World Cup clinics build local legacy
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee is expanding its One Game One Future clinics across Miami-Dade County, using soccer to drive community impact ahead of the global event. The initiative delivers youth clinics, coach and ...
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Workshop helps businesses tap tourism growth
The GMCVB hosts a Tourism Business Enhancement workshop on April 14, helping Miami-Dade small businesses and entrepreneurs leverage Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s visitor economy. The session outlines strategies to attract and build ...
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GMCVB leaders named Tourism Trailblazers
Congratulations to the GMCVB’s Connie Kinnard and Carol Motley on earning recognition as Tourism Trailblazers by Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine. The honor recognizes their leadership and vision in advancing multicultural tourism and ...
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FIU Chaplin School among world’s top hospitality programs
Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management earned top honors in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject – ranking No. 1 in Florida, No. 3 among U.S. public universities and No. 23 globally. Climbing ...
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Seatrade returns to MBCC with global industry impact
Seatrade Cruise Global returns for its 41st edition to the Miami Beach Convention Center, bringing 8,000 attendees from 128 countries to Greater Miami and Miami Beach, April 13-16. Global cruise leaders convene to advance innovation, sustainability ...
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Inter Miami opens in historic Nu Stadium debut
Inter Miami CF kicks off a new era with its historic home opener against Austin FC at Nu Stadium, April 4, marking the club’s first match in its new state-of-the-art venue at Miami Freedom Park. Fresh off its 2025 MLS Cup championship, Inter enters the ...
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Pride brings 11 days of celebrations
Miami Beach Pride returns, April 2-12, with 11 days of events celebrating Miami’s LGBTQ community. The program features a flag raising, family picnic, art showcase and a variety of parties and cultural events across the destination, culminating with ...
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GMCVB marks Autism Acceptance Month
April 1 marks the start of Autism Acceptance Month, and Greater Miami and Miami Beach continue to advance inclusive tourism. The GMCVB recently completed recertification with the International Board of Credentialing & Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), with 100% ...
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Baynanza mobilizes community cleanup
Baynanza returns April 11 for its 44th annual Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day, mobilizing thousands of volunteers across more than 30 sites from 9 a.m. to noon. Miami-Dade County’s signature environmental initiative engages residents, students and community groups in removing debris ...
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Mia is exploring Miami-Dade County – showcasing what makes us the world’s best destination to live, work, play and stay!
She spent spring break at a colorful waterfront spot where imagination leads the way. Just off the causeway between Downtown Miami and Miami Beach, this autism-friendly museum serves hands-on fun for families of all ages.
The first three readers to guess where Mia's perched win a Miami-themed prize and all responses are entered into our December grand prize drawing.
Congratulations to last issue's winners – Zaita Velez, Eileen de la Cuesta-Selva and Willie Garcia – who correctly guessed Coral Gables Merrick House.
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