WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
What a special couple of months it has been for our community, our residents and visitors, our love of country and sport, and for our nation (along with our neighbors in Canada and Mexico) sharing the joy of the international spirit, celebration and cultural exchange gifted by hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The images and stories created coast to coast (including all that we witnessed and experienced locally) will be seared into memories and moments rarely seen.
Let's try to hold on to some of that now that the World Cup has concluded. Those memories do not have to end for us, nor does the spirit of this global event.
In the weeks and months ahead, there will be time for much analysis of the overall economic, industry and community impact of organizing and hosting this tournament. In our space, much focus has been placed on the metrics related to the impact of overnight visitors during these past four weeks, including on our hotel partners.
While last week felt a bit bittersweet with the looming end of the games and our last match just on Saturday (the Bronze medal game between France and England), average daily rate (ADR) for the full week was up 26.7% over the same week last June. As a result, revenue per available room (RevPAR) last week was a bit of a forerunner of "returning to normal" for this time of year. That said, last week's seven-day RevPAR was up an impressive 15.8%.
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Miami Spice marks 25 years
The GMCVB's signature Miami Spice Restaurant Months celebrates its 25th anniversary Aug. 1-Sept. 30. One of the destination's most anticipated annual promotions, Miami Spice invites residents and visitors to explore the destination's acclaimed culinary scene while driving business to local ...
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MBCC headquarter hotel reaches new heights
The Grand Hyatt Miami Beach convention center hotel marks a major construction milestone with a topping-off ceremony, July 28. The 800-room headquarter hotel, developed by Terra and Turnberry, will connect directly to the Miami Beach Convention Center via a climate-controlled skybridge when it opens in ...
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Register for the Annual Partner Planning Workshop
Reserve your spot for the GMCVB's Annual Partner Planning Workshop, Powered by Expedia Group, Aug. 5, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Be among the first to preview sales and marketing initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year, gain the latest travel and market insights, and help shape strategies ...
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U.S. Travel Summit shapes industry strategy
The GMCVB’s David Whitaker joins travel industry leaders at the invitation-only U.S. Travel Summer Summit in San Diego, July 29-31. The executive forum brings together the nation's top tourism decision-makers to examine the political, economic and consumer trends driving the future of travel while helping ...
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Black Business Month spotlights entrepreneurs
The GMCVB celebrates Black Business Month throughout August by highlighting local businesses and entrepreneurs that contribute to Greater Miami and Miami Beach's visitor economy. Initiatives include showcasing Black-owned restaurants, partnering with the Miami-Dade County Economic Advocacy ...
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MBCC hosts hospitality hiring event
The Miami Beach Convention Center and its partners are recruiting for a wide range of hospitality, facility operations and event support positions during a two-day hiring event, Aug. 5-6. Job seekers can meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers, explore opportunities in food and beverage ...
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SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS |
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County, GMCVB champion Zero Waste
Miami-Dade County officially unveils its Zero Waste Master Plan, July 31 at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, highlighting its continued partnership with the GMCVB to advance sustainability across the destination. Through the GMCVB's Green Key Global initiative, hotels, venues and tourism businesses are adopting ...
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ADA Celebration promotes accessibility
The 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act takes center stage, July 24, during Miami-Dade County's annual ADA Celebration. The program features a special exhibit on the history of disability in America, a performance by the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Youth Band, while celebrating ...
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Doral welcomes world's top junior golfers
The competition continues at the 2026 Optimist International Junior Golf Championship as more than 600 golfers from over 40 countries take to the courses at Trump National Doral through July 30. Supported by the GMCVB, one of the world's largest junior golf tournaments attracts athletes, families and ...
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Soccer returns to Miami Freedom Park
The World Cup may be over, but top-flight soccer continues as Inter Miami CF opened its post-World Cup home schedule with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Fire at Miami Freedom Park. The club continues drawing supporters from around the world, led by global soccer icon Lionel Messi, while showcasing ...
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Mia continues exploring Miami-Dade County — showcasing what makes us one of the world’s best places to live, work, play and stay!
Here she’s hanging out where contemporary art meets Biscayne Bay. Where's Mia?
The first three readers to correctly guess win a Miami-branded item and a shout-out. Every response earns a spot in our December 2026 grand prize drawing.
Congratulations to last issue's winners who correctly identified Mia was at the Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive: Inna Malostovker, Barb Van Hussen and Mia Hernandez.
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