WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
With as much respect and appreciation as we have for our “out-of-town” readers (and again, we love sharing our stories and happenings with you), I am going to focus and dedicate this week’s CEO note to our many “local partners,” bringing attention to two upcoming dates and extending a warm invitation to you.
The first is next week, as our wonderful partners, the Miami Marlins, host “Tourism & Hospitality Appreciation Night” at loanDepot park, Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Click on the link on the following page and you’ll find all the details and an opportunity to purchase specially priced tickets — including a pregame networking event and happy hour for our industry colleagues. And if an additional incentive is needed, the Marlins will be playing the New York Mets. It’s always fun for many of our fans (and I acknowledge not all) to boo a rival team from New York. So please come out to the ballpark and cheer on our fellow industry colleagues and our Marlins (who impressively remain in the hunt for a playoff spot).
The second date that deserves your attention would have you (who can) circle your calendar and hold the time for Nov. 10, as we once again host the Bureau’s Annual Meeting for our members, partners and special guests. This year's event will be ...
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GMCVB unites with Expedia for Month of Caring
September starts a Month of Caring, as the GMCVB and Expedia Group bring the visitor industry together to give back across Miami-Dade County. Volunteer opportunities with Miami Rescue Mission, Feeding South Florida, Miami Learning Experience ...
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1 Hotel makes USA Today's sustainable 10Best
1 Hotel South Beach ranks among the nation’s best eco-friendly hotels in the USA TODAY 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Miami Beach resort earned national recognition for its approach to sustainable hospitality, incorporating practices ...
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Tourism leaders gather for Governor's Conference
David Whitaker leads the GMCVB executive team at the 2026 Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Sept. 9–11, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Hosted by Visit Florida, the annual conference brings together tourism leaders to ...
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Florida film industry meets
The GMCVB’s Rolando Aedo and Mat Ratner represent Greater Miami and Miami Beach at Film Florida meetings, Sept. 8-9 in West Palm Beach, joining film commissioners and industry leaders from across the state. The gathering includes ...
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Join us for Hospitality & Tourism Appreciation Night
Join the GMCVB and Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 8, for Hospitality & Tourism Appreciation Night at loanDepot park. The evening begins with a pregame networking event followed by happy hour before the Miami Marlins take on ...
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Tourism saves households more than $2,300
Tourism delivers more than memorable visitor experiences – it also helps Miami-Dade residents save money. Tax revenue generated by visitor spending saved the average Miami-Dade household more than $2,300 in taxes last year. See how ...
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SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS |
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MBCC advances green goals and connectivity
The Miami Beach Convention Center continues advancing its sustainability efforts, renewing its 4 Green Keys certification for environmentally responsible meetings and events and building on its LEED Silver and EIC Gold certifications. MBCC is also ...
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Industry panel explores sustainable travel
The GMCVB’s Belen Alvarado-Roman serves as a panelist, Sept. 10, for Sustainability: Transforming the Travel Industry, presented by Expedia Group and SKÅL International Miami. Alongside hospitality and sustainability leaders, she helps ...
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Celebrating Hispanic heritage across Miami-Dade
Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept. 15, celebrating the cultures, traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across Greater Miami and Miami Beach. Kick off the month with Miami-Dade County’s Hispanic Affairs ...
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Explore Miami Spice one neighborhood at a time
Miami Spice Restaurant Months offers a delicious way to explore Greater Miami and Miami Beach one neighborhood at a time. With more than 400 participating restaurants, diners can discover new favorites, revisit longtime standouts and ...
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Mia's exploring Miami-Dade County – showcasing what makes us one of the world’s best places to live, work, play and stay!
This week she landed in a stylish neighborhood where design is woven into the landscape and luxury fashion, bold architecture and standout dining share the spotlight. Here, she found an artful spot that fits right in.
Where's Mia?
The first three readers to guess correctly win 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 was sailing on Biscayne Bay: Martha Pantin, Willie Garcia & Samantha Gartner.
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