WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
Each May, our industry takes a moment to reflect on the impact of what we do – and more importantly, why it matters. This year, National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3–9) and Global Meetings Industry Day (May 6) arrive as powerful reminders that travel is not just about visitation; it is about vitality.
Here in Greater Miami and Miami Beach, tourism remains our community’s primary economic engine. It represents nearly 10% of Miami-Dade County’s GDP, generates $32 billion in economic impact and supports more than 209,000 jobs. Many of these jobs are directly and indirectly linked to the exceptional performance and service provided by two of our strongest partners, Miami International Airport and PortMiami.
There are personal stories behind these numbers including those of our neighbors, friends and families whose livelihoods are directly tied to the strength of our visitor economy. These stories provide additional color and illustrate how tourism fuels the very fabric of our community in addition to helping fund public services, infrastructure and quality-of-life benefits every Miami-Dade County resident enjoys. At the heart of our industry is ...
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Q1 performance sets new benchmarks
Greater Miami and Miami Beach opened 2026 with record-setting momentum across cruise and hotel sectors. PortMiami surpassed one million passengers for the second time in five months, reaching 1.1 million in March after a record ...
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Race week fuels global spotlight, economic impact
The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix returns, May 1-3, to the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium, delivering world-class racing and global attention. Beyond the track, the Official Fan Fest activates Lummus Park with ...
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Kinnard assumes chair role at Miami-Dade Chamber
The GMCVB’s Connie Kinnard is installed chairwoman of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce at the organization's May 1 Symposium and Business Leaders Luncheon, bringing together civic leaders, government officials and entrepreneurs to ...
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NTTW focuses on local impact
National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), May 3-9, spotlights the essential role travel plays in Miami-Dade’s economy and quality of life. Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s primary economic engine, the visitor industry accounts for nearly ...
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AI, robotics transform airport, seaport operations
Miami-Dade County took center stage at eMerge Americas, unveiling artificial intelligence and robotics that enhance operations across airport and seaport facilities. At Miami International Airport, AI-powered hologram chatbots now ...
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SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS |
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Accessible experiences expand across key venues
The GMCVB continues to expand accessibility, positioning Greater Miami and Miami Beach among the nation’s most inclusive for travelers of all abilities. Watch WSFLTV's feature on how GMCVB partners with Wheel the World and IBCCES ...
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Loews Miami Beach leads in autism certification
Loews Miami Beach Hotel becomes the first hotel in Miami-Dade County to earn designation as an IBCCES Certified Autism Center, marking a milestone for accessibility across the destination’s hospitality industry. Through specialized ...
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Cadillac Championship returns to Doral
The PGA Tour Cadillac Championship tees off, April 29-May 3, at Trump National Doral Miami, marking the Tour’s return to Doral for the first time since 2016. The Signature Event features a $20 million purse and brings top-ranked players to the iconic ...
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May highlights cultural heritage across the destination
May highlights Haitian, Jewish American and Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Months, celebrating the cultures that shape Miami-Dade County. Explore multicultural experiences across art, music and cuisine at ...
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Mia continues exploring Miami-Dade County – showcasing what makes our destination one of the world’s best places to live, work, play and stay!
This week she's perched beneath the rail line along a shaded corridor where walkers, cyclists, public art and gathering spaces connect neighborhoods from Downtown Miami to Kendall.
The first three eagle-eyed readers to guess where she's landed win a Miami branded item and are entered to win an exciting grand prize in December 2026.
Congratulations to last issue's winners – Daniela Florindez, Eileen de la Cuesta-Selva and Vicki Matthews – who correctly identified Mia was at Nu Stadium.
Do you want to see Mia somewhere near you? Reply to this email and send us your ideas!
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