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MONDAY, 30 MAY 2016
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Today's High
Temp: 85° F/30.5° C
Miami Beach Surf Temp: 78° F/25.5° C
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MAY TEMPTATION
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During May,
all visitors and locals will be offered "Buy One, Get One
Free" admission at participating museums.
Also, during this month-long program, membership at any
one of these participating museums will work as a free pass to any of
the other museums.
For more GMCVB Marketing Programs, visit MiamiTemptations.com.
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MAY IS HAITIAN HERITAGE
MONTH!
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Haitian Heritage Month is a nationally dedicated time
where the Haitian community celebrates the culture and traditions of
Haiti. The celebration is an expansion of the Haitian Flag Day on May
18, a major patriotic day celebration in Haiti and the Diaspora
created to encourage patriotism.
Click here
to visit the Little Haiti Cultural Center's website and learn about
special celebrations taking place this month.
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JUNE TEMPTATION
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Miami is
internationally renowned for its spectacular film festivals, art
cinemas and success as a film destination. Celebrate Miami Film Month
this March. Participating art cinemas will offer the member ticket
price, where applicable.
For more GMCVB Marketing Programs, visit MiamiTemptations.com.
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DID YOU KNOW...
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On January
14, 1968 Miami hosted the first of a record 11 NFL Super Bowls
awarded to the destination. Super Bowl II was held at Miami’s
Orange Bowl with an exciting game won by the Green Bay Packers 33 vs.
Oakland Raiders 14. Ultimately, the NFL’s coveted Super Bowl trophy
would be named after the Green Bay Packers’ Coach, Vince Lombardi.
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PORTMIAMI
Cruise
Capital of the World™
Always was.
Always will be.
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Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Begins PortMiami
Service
Empress of the Seas has returned to service for Royal Caribbean. The
ship arrived at PortMiami following a $50 million revitalization,
departing on its first sailing for Royal Caribbean on May 27.
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (MIA)
#1 in
Airline Carriers in the U.S.
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Indonesia Aviation Executives Visit MIA to Strengthen
Ties
Last week, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) executives hosted a
delegation of aviation professionals from Indonesia for a tour of
Miami International Airport’s expanding cargo hub and to learn about
best practices related to airport security and concessions.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER
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We Want to Hear From You!
Make Customer Service a top priority for your business
in 2016. Have an outstanding Miami customer service story that you’d
like featured in the newsletter? We’d love to hear from you.
To submit your story, click here.
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GETTING AROUND TOWN
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Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App
The free Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App makes it easier
than ever to have a fun-filled Miami-Dade County vacation on public
transit. Metrorail, Metrobus and Metromover offer excellent travel
value in Miami. They connect you from airport to hotel to scores of
popular tourist destinations, by rail or by road. It’s a big system,
but the MDT Tracker App puts it all in order for you. Download MDT Tracker App from the App Store or Google Play now!
More Than Just A Ride To The Airport
Now your SuperShuttle pick-up is faster and more
efficient than ever with their new App! Faster booking &
check-in, secure transactions and you can even locate your shuttle!
SuperShuttle is the “official” airport shuttle operator at MIA and
has “exclusive” curb side access at the MIA arrivals terminal. Their
service offers shared-ride or private transportation to or from the
airport, ports, hotel, home, or office. You can download the App and
book your ride or call 305/871-2000.
More Options Than Ever
No matter where you’re headed, getting around Miami and
Beaches is easier than ever thanks to new and exciting transportation
options. From the Citi Bike program operated by DECOBIKE to the free
trolley service available in several neighborhoods, quality taxi and
limousine service and the ultra-convenient Miami METROMOVER and
METRORAIL including direct service to MIA—we promise you’ll get there.
Miami will soon enjoy access to high speed rail thanks to the new
GoBrightline train service connecting the destination with other
major cities in Florida.
Digitally Dispatched Car Sharing Services
The popularity of this type of service available through
mobile apps continues to grow for companies such as UBER, which is
now available in 45 countries and more than 270 cities around the
world. A similar service is offered by LYFT in more than 90 cities
enabling passengers who need a ride to request one from drivers who
have an available car.
Get a Taxi in One App
ZabCab, ZabCab Driver, and ZabCab Front Desk are
companion apps for consumers, drivers and businesses. They work
together to help passengers find taxis – and taxi drivers to find
passengers – quickly and easily from a smartphone. They are available
to download at the App Store and Google Play.
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CORPORATE PARTNER
ANNIVERSARIES
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A strong CVB begins with a strong partnership base. The
support of our corporate partners aids us in promoting Greater Miami
and the Beaches to the world. Join us in recognizing the GMCVB's
Corporate Partners who are celebrating their membership anniversary
this month:
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BIRTHDAYS
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The GMCVB
wishes a happy birthday to our friends and family...
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GMCVB PHOTO ALBUM
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GMCVB Team members are busy selling and promoting
Greater Miami and The Beaches at home and around the world. Click
through to see recent photos of the GMCVB Team in action and tap on
the photos for captions.
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RESOURCE CENTER
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Travel Updates
• Mobile Passport Control App at Miami International
Airport (MIA)
• Get in the Fast Lane at MIA! TSA Pre-Check Now Available for
Southwest Airlines and JetBlue
Local
Interest
• Florida Tax Watch Study Details Benefits of Expanding
Florida Tourism
• National Travel and Tourism a Big Win for Industry
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COUNTDOWN
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Days
until:
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2
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Miami Film Month
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25
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Seven Seas Explorer begins PortMiami service
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32
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Miami Spa Month
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132
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Miami Broward Carnival
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186
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Art of Black Miami
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188
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Carnival Vista arrives at PortMiami
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381
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WorldOutGames 2017
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407
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MLB Midsummer Classic 88th All-Star Game
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ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
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William D. Talbert III, CDME
President and
CEO,
Greater Miami Convention
&
Visitors Bureau
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TOP STORY -
TOP 25 MARKETS: JANUARY - APRIL 2016
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FOR
THE MONTHS OF JANUARY – APRIL 2016, HOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY IN GREATER
MIAMI AND THE BEACHES REACHED 82.5 PERCENT, ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE
NATION.
HOTEL
ROOMS SOLD FOR THE SAME TIME PERIOD WERE UP 1.9 PERCENT COMPARED TO
THE SAME TIME IN 2015, PARTIALLY ABSORBING THE 3.9 PERCENT INCREASE
IN HOTEL ROOM INVENTORY YEAR ON YEAR.
DEMAND FOR TRAVEL TO GREATER MIAMI
AND THE BEACHES DURING JANUARY – APRIL 2016 REMAINED STRONG RANKING
#1 IN REVENUE PER AVAILABLE ROOM (REVPAR), #1 IN AVERAGE DAILY ROOM
RATE (ADR) AND #2 IN HOTEL ROOM OCCUPANCY AMONG THE TOP 25 U.S.
MARKETS AS DEFINED BY SMITH TRAVEL RESEARCH.
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January - April 2016
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Rooms Sold
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January - April 2016
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January - April 2015
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% Change vs. 2015
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5,192,819
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5,097,757
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+1.9%
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Rooms Supply
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January - April 2016
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January - April 2015
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% Change vs. 2015
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52,437
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50,492
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+3.9%
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Miami #1 - Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar)
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January - April 2016
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January - April 2015
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% Change vs. 2015
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$194.13
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$203.40
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-4.6%
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Miami #1 - Average Daily Room Rate (ADR)
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January - April 2016
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January
- April 2015
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% Change vs. 2015
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$235.24
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$241.75
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-2.7%
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Miami #2 - Average Daily Occupancy
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January
- April 2016
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January - April 2015
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% Change vs. 2015
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82.5%
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84.1%
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-1.9%
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WELCOME UBER & LYFT
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The GMCVB is delighted to officially welcome UBER and LYFT to
Greater Miami and The Beaches! We are pleased to extend our gratitude
to Miami-Dade County Vice Chair Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. and Commissioner
Audrey M. Edmonson for leading the efforts on this legislation and to
the Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners supported by Mayor
Gimenez for the passage on May 3, 2016 of the ordinances on vehicles
for hire that allows UBER and LYFT to operate within Miami-Dade
County, providing our destination with the option of their services
offered globally to travelers and residents alike.
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HEADLINES THIS WEEK
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Miami/South Florida Awarded 2020 Super Bowl LIV!
GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME and
Executive Board Member of the South Florida Super Bowl Bid
Committee, was delighted to bring home the good news from the NFL
Owners Meeting held last week that Super Bowl LIV, will be held
in Miami in 2020. This will mark a record-breaking eleventh Super
Bowl to be held in Miami/South Florida and will coincide with the
NFL’s centennial year celebration.
May is Miami Museum Month!
During May, visitors and locals can take advantage of “Buy One,
Get One Free admission," "Join One Museum, See Them
All" and other special offers at participating museums
during GMCVB's Miami Museum Month. For more information including
participants, special events and exhibits, please visit MiamiMuseumMonth.com. Miami Museum Month is
sponsored by Citibank®.
Miami Film Month Returns to a Screen Near You this
June!
During June, visitors and locals can take advantage of $8 films
at participating art cinemas and other special offers during
GMCVB’s Miami Film Month. As Greater Miami's cultural scene
continues to flourish, its independent cinema options are
thriving! From niche indies to internationally renowned and
critically-acclaimed films, GMCVB’s Miami Film Month has
something for everyone. Miami Film Month is sponsored by Citibank®.
First
Available Visa Interview Date in São Paulo, Brazil is May 31,
2016
The
average wait time in São Paulo, Brazil for a Visa interview
appointment in order to visit the USA is currently 1 day.
Click through to find out the wait time for other top Brazilian
cities.
WWE
Entertainment Ranks #12, #13 and
#18 in Nielsen's Cable Top 25 Ratings for the Week Ending May 22,
2016
WWE's
WrestleMania Week drew record-breaking crowds to
Miami and Beaches in April 2012. Nielsen ratings are the audience
measurement systems developed by the Nielsen Company in an effort
to determine the audience size and composition of TV programming
in the United States.
GMCVB
President & CEO to be Featured Guest on “Eat
This, Drink That, Go”
TV/Radio Show with Jimmy Cefalo on May 31, 2016
GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME will be a
featured guest at a taping of the “Eat This, Drink That, Go”
radio/TV Show with Jimmy Cefalo on May 31, 2016 – the show will
be broadcast
on Saturday, June 4, 2016 on WIOD 610 AM,
iHeartRadio and The Beach Channel from 8-10 a.m.
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GMCVB
President & CEO will be Keynote Speaker at North Miami
Mayor's Luncheon on June 1, 2016
William D. Talbert, III, CDME, GMCVB President & CEO will be
the Keynote Speaker at North Miami Mayor Joseph Smith’s “Travel.
Trade. Tourism: Get 2 No Mi” 2nd Quarter Business Luncheon on
June 1, 2016 at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami.
Congratulations
to Hillary Bass – Vice Chair of University of Miami Board of
Trustees and President-Elect Nominee of The American Bar
Association
Hilarie Bass has served as a trustee of the University of Miami’s
Board of Trustees since 2003 and was elected vice chair in 2014.
Bass is co-president of the international law firm Greenberg
Traurig, LLP. and has completed an eight-year term as the
national chair of the firm’s 600-member litigation department and
serves on its Executive Committee.
GMCVB
President & CEO will be Featured Guest on Pete De La Torre's
"The Voice of Business Miami" Radio Show on June
2, 2016
GMCVB
President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME will be a
featured guest on Pete De La Torre’s “The Voice of Business Miami”
show on June 2, 2016. Mr. Talbert will be promoting the newest
happenings in Greater Miami and Beaches.
GMCVB
President & CEO to Attend 17th Annual Mayor's Ball on June 4,
2016
GMCVB
President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME will be
attending the 17th Annual Mayor’s Ball on June 4, 2016 at the
Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A.
Gimenez and his wife Lourdes P. Gimenez are the Honorary Chairs
for the event.
Coral
Gables Restaurant Week June 2-26, 2016 Kicks Off with Taste of
Gables Event at The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables
The Business Improvement District of Coral Gables brings back
Coral Gables Restaurant Week for three whole weeks, from June 6
to June 26, 2016. Food lovers won’t want to miss the opportunity
to taste over 40 of Coral Gables’ best fine-dining restaurants
with prix-fixe menus at a discounted rate! It all kicks off on
June 2, 2016 at the annual Taste of the Gables event hosted at
The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables at 6:30 p.m.
Miami
Film Development Project Grants for Local Filmmakers Extended to
June 30, 2016
The Miami Film Development Project (MFDP), focused on supporting
homegrown filmmakers, extends its film grant deadline to June 30,
2016. Grants are available for several initiatives and amounts to
over $10K. These various MFDP grant initiatives are aimed towards
supporting the destination's diverse filmmaking community.
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GMCVB UPDATES
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Miami
Sports Tourism
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Copa
Americana Miami 2016 Youth Soccer Tournament
The Copa Americana is an athletic and cultural event, delivering
an exciting challenge for teams and players looking for an
unrestricted play style. This tournament features the best
International Italian Soccer Academy, Milan Junior Camp and Milan
Junior Elite Teams in each age category competing against clubs
from USA, Aruba, Colombia, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador,
USA, Venezuela and more. It will be held on June 23, 2016 at
Marlins Park.
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Multicultural
Tourism & Development
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Greater
Miami and the Beaches Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month
May’s Haitian Heritage Month sets the platform for a series of
cultural events throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches. GMCVB
Multicultural Tourism Team attended the Compas Festival kick-off
event hosted by Commissioner Jean Monestime at the Moca Café in
North Miami. Celebrating its 18th year, the Compas Festival was
held May 21, 2016 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.
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Advertising
& Digital Marketing
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Brightline Train
Between Miami and Orlando
Florida’s new, privately funded, hospitality focused intercity
passenger rail service will connect Miami and Orlando in just
under three hours with intermediate stations in Ft. Lauderdale
and West Palm Beach.
@MiamiandBeaches
Participates in @VisitFL’s ‘Family Travel In Florida’ Twitter
Chat With 4.4 MM Reach
On May 17 the GMCVB participated in VISIT FLORIDA’s “Family
Travel In Florida” #FLTravelChat on Twitter. The chat discussed
family friendly options when vacationing in Florida, including
Miami and Beaches. The GMCVB highlighted its Miami attractions &
tours, family friendly beaches, dining and accommodation options.
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Media
Relations & Promotions
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GMCVB
Media Relations Hosts Brazilian Travel Blogger
GMCVB Media will be
hosting Sao Paulo’s RG Brazil travel blogger during his visit to
Greater Miami and the Beaches June 2-4, 2016. During his stay in
Miami, the journalist will cover Miami’s vibrant live music
scene, nightlife, and arts and culture.
GMCVB
Media Relations Hosts French Media Group in Partnership with The
Biltmore Hotel and Air Europa
GMCVB Media Relations Team is currently partnering with the
Biltmore Hotel and Air Europa to host a group of French writers,
June 3-6, 2016.
GMCVB
Participates in Brand USA Marketing Roundtables
The GMCVB participated in Brand USA’s Global Market Development
Roundtable Sessions in Washington D.C., USA May 10-12, 2016,
joining other destination marketing organizations in strategic
discussions that shape global marketing initiatives for the USA
brand.
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Convention
Sales & Services
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GMCVB
Convention Sales Sells Greater Miami to Fraternity Executives
Association Clients
GMCVB Convention Sales is preparing to participate in the Annual
Convention of Fraternity Executives Association (FEA) scheduled
for June 1-3, 2016 in Kansas City, MO USA. FEA’s two-day
conference will deliver approximately 185 fraternity executives,
meeting planners and key decision makers.
GMCVB
Convention Sales Hosts Familiarization Weekend in Miami
GMCVB Convention Sales Team will be hosting a familiarization
weekend in the destination, June 2-5, 2016. Ten clients
will participate and get a first-hand look at the advantages
Greater Miami and Beaches has to offer for future meetings or
conventions.
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Travel
Industry Sales
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Cruise360
June 1-6, 2016
GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Team will be selling and promoting
Greater Miami and Beaches at Cruise360 in Vancouver, Canada June
1-6, 2016. This annual event is hosted in Vancouver every third
year and is a great opportunity to reach some of the best cruise
agents.
Travel
Impressions Trade Shows June 1-2, 2016
GMCVB Travel Industry Sales Team will travel to Columbus, OH, USA
June 1 and Chicago, IL, USA June 2, 2016 to participate in Travel
Impressions’ Trade Shows. Approximately 100 retail travel agents
will be hosted at each show which will feature table top
presentations and dinner.
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GMCVB Partnership Events &
Opportunities
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GMCVB
Partnership Networking Luncheon
Thursday, June 9, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Pisco y Nazca, Kendall
8405 Mills Drive, Suite 206
Miami, FL 33183 USA
Get
the most out of your GMCVB
Partnership and take advantage of exclusive
opportunities:
• GMCVB’s Medical Tourism Initiative
• GMCVB Partners Facebook Group
• Add your Special Offers to
MiamiandBeaches.com
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Global Network News
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GMCVB representatives
domestically and all around the globe promote Greater Miami as
the premier destination for leisure and business. Read their
updates here.
• Caribbean
• Europe
• Latin America
• U.S. & Canada
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
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May/June
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Through
5/31
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Miami
Museum Month
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Through
6/30
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Miami
Film Month
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6/2-6/26
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Coral
Gables Restaurant Week
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Through
5/30
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Sizzle
Miami 2016
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5/31-6/3
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3rd
Annual Cam Con 2016
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6/2-6/5
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Koo
Koo Fest 2016
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6/9
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Community
Arts Program Summer Concert Series
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6/11
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Selena
Gomez - Revival Tour
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6/11
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Miami
Lyric Opera: Marina
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6/15-6/18
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Out
in the Tropics Festival 2016
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6/15-6/19
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20th
Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF)
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6/18-6/19
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Redland
Summer Fruit Festival
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6/22
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Brit
Floyd - CONTINUUM World Tour 2016
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6/24
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Viernes
Culturales Arts and Culture Festival
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6/25
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Bird
Walk at the Deering Estate
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6/28
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WWE
Smackdown
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MEETINGS
AND CONVENTIONS
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Meetings
& Conventions
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Meeting
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Date
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Venue
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Attend.
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American
Athletic Conference - ACC
Annual Meeting 2016
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5/31-6/3
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Ritz-Carlton Key
Biscayne, Miami
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175
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Clarion
Events Limited - Juegos
Miami 2016
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5/31-6/3
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Shelborne Wyndham
Grand South Beach
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800
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The
Rainmaker Companies - 2016
SuperConference
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6/1-6/3
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InterContinental
Miami
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320
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American
College of Cardiology (ACC) - Best of ACC 2016
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6/2-6/3
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1 Hotel South Beach
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220
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Convention
Ink - TattooLaPalooza
2016
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6/2-6/5
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Hyatt Regency Miami
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5,000
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Florida
Bankers Association - 2016
Annual
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6/2-6/9
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Nobu Eden Roc Miami
Beach
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400
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