WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
Last Tuesday was a very special day for us, for our partners and for our industry as we all gathered for the "topping-off ceremony" of the new Grand Hyatt Miami Beach that now is on schedule to open in November of next year. The topping-off was a chance to celebrate all who have had a hand and vision in making this new 800-room headquarter hotel connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center possible.
Dignitaries gathered included the developers David Martin, the CEO of Terra Group, and Aly-Khan Merali, President and CFO of Turnberry (representing Turnberry's Chair and CEO, Jackie Sopher). Also with us was Adam Rohman, the Head of the Americas for Hyatt Hotels, along with, of course, our key partners and allies Mary Rogers, Turnberry's Executive Vice President, Hospitality Operations, and Freddie Peterson, General Manager of the Miami Beach Convention Center (and many of his key sales team). The new hotel's recently appointed General Manager, Ulrich Samietz, was there along with Braedan Quigley, the hotel's Director of Sales and Marketing, along with several of their new sales team. Our Senior Vice President of Convention Sales and Client Services, Carol Motley, our VP, Alex Batista, and many on our convention sales and services team were also there to take in this key milestone as the hotel nears completion.
Both Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner addressed the audience (joined in support by several Miami-Dade County and City of Miami Beach commissioners). The County and the City of Miami Beach are major investors in the project along with the significant renovation and expansion of the Miami Beach Convention Center, which was a major catalyst in getting us where we are today. City of Miami Beach City Manager Eric Carpenter and many of his key staff ...
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Miami Spice opens doors to acclaimed dining
The GMCVB's Miami Spice Restaurant Months make it easier to experience many of the destinations most acclaimed restaurants, including Michelin-recognized favorites, through Sept. 30. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the program invites ...
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GMCVB Partner Expo grows business connections
Connect with hundreds of hospitality and business professionals at the GMCVB's Annual Partner Expo, Aug. 25, at Jungle Island. The event features local businesses, tasting stations, complimentary professional headshots, prize drawings and ...
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GMCVB promotes meeting opportunities at ASAE
David Whitaker leads the GMCVB delegation at the ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition, Aug. 15–18 in Indianapolis, where approximately 5,000 association executives, nonprofit leaders and industry partners gather for the meetings industry's ...
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Greater Miami earns SportsTravel honors
Greater Miami and Miami Beach is a finalist in multiple categories for the 2026 SportsTravel Awards, recognizing the GMCVB sports tourism team's efforts and the destination's growing reputation for hosting world-class sporting events ...
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World Travel Awards recognize Miami Beach
Miami Beach and the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority are in the running for four 2026 World Travel Awards, among the travel industry's most prestigious global honors. Categories include North America's Leading Beach ...
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Housing conference delivers $5.6 million
The Miami Beach Convention Center welcomes the NeighborWorks Training Institute, Aug. 10–14, bringing housing and community development professionals from across the country to Greater Miami and Miami Beach. The weeklong ...
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SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS |
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County, visitor industry advance zero waste
The visitor industry plays an important role in Miami-Dade County's new Zero Waste Master Plan, which outlines a long-term strategy to reduce waste, increase recycling and move the community toward a sustainable future. Working alongside ...
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Good taste, greater impact
This year's GMCVB Miami Spice Restaurant Months highlight sustainable dining alongside exceptional cuisine. Participating restaurants embrace practices such as local sourcing, composting, food waste reduction and reducing single-use ...
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$1 parking returns to Miami Beach
Miami Beach's popular $1-per-hour parking promotion returns through Oct. 31, encouraging residents and visitors to spend more time exploring the destination's restaurants, shops, spas, attractions and beaches. Available through the ParkMobile ...
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Miami Spa Months continues through August
There's still time to experience the GMCVB's Miami Spa Months, with exclusive treatments and wellness experiences available through Aug. 31 at participating spas across Greater Miami and Miami Beach. The annual program features renowned ...
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Mia continues exploring Miami-Dade County – showcasing what makes Greater Miami and Miami Beach one of the world’s best places to live, work, play and stay!
This week she beat the heat and found a cool place to hang out. This popular shopping, dining and entertainment destination features a one-of-a-kind canopy that helps keep outdoor spaces cool as visitors explore.
The first three readers to guess correctly will be sent a Miami-branded item and a shout-out. Every response earns an entry in our December 2026 grand prize drawing.
Congratulations to last issue's winners who correctly identified Mia at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM): Natalie Lewis, Paulina Naranjo and Viviana Constain.
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