The latest figures released by the
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Port of Miami Cruise Passenger Numbers Continue to Grow
Miami-based Television Shows Ranked Among Top 10 During Week of June 22-28, 2009 According to Nielsen Media Research
#9 - “CSI MIAMI” (CBS) - Top 20 shows in prime-time viewership with 8.01 million viewers.
#9 - “BURN NOTICE” (USA) on cable networks with 5.34 million viewers.
"Miami: Where Worlds Meet" Campaign Promotes Greater Miami ad the Ideal Destination for Business, Vacation and Meetings
The aggressive "
GMCVB Brings Back Miami Spa Month
Celebrate with us during the month of July as we feature the 2nd annual Miami Spa Month where you can enjoy special treatments for $99 at
GMCVB Introduces “Buy, Play and Stay Local” - Summer Promotion for Residents with Special Discounts on Lodging, Dining, Attractions and More
To help fuel the local economy, the GMCVB is spearheading a new “Buy, Play and Stay Local” campaign. The program encourages residents to spend their money locally, while taking advantage of great deals. Spurred by the success of its Miami Spice Restaurant Month and Miami Spa Month programs, the GMCVB is partnering with seven chambers of commerce to offer special discounts on lodging, dining, shopping, arts and culture, boating/water sports, sightseeing and tours, business services and other local services. The “Buy, Play and Stay Local” program is being supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes radio and newspaper ads, public relations and a dedicated website – www.MiamiDealsForLocals.com. Residents are encouraged to check the website regularly for updates on special offers.
GMCVB Awarded Bacardi/Grey Goose Business of the Year Award at Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards Celebration
On Saturday June 27, 2009, the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) awarded the ‘Bacardi/Grey Goose-Business of the Year Award’ to the GMCVB in front of a sold-out audience at the Hilton Miami Downtown. GMCVB President & CEO William Talbert accepted the award on behalf of the bureau. In addition, Michael Aller, Mr. Miami Beach, was awarded the prestigious ‘Hilton Miami - President’s Award’, and Jason Loeb was the recipient of the ‘AT&T - Business Person of the Year Award.’ For more information on the MDGLCC, visit www.GoGayMiami.com.
GMCVB's Convention Sales Division Recognized for Top Sales & Services Efforts
The GMCVB’s Convention Sales & Services division was recently recognized by two industry publications. Association Conventions & Facilities Magazine named the GMCVB as 2009 Distinctive Achievement Award winner, selected by their subscribers in an online poll. They were also tapped to receive the 2009 World Class Award by Insurance & Financial Meetings Management Magazine, presented to CVB’s in recognition of outstanding services to the industry. Both of these are repeat awards for the Convention Sales team. Congratulations!
Save the Date: Next GMCVB Member Mixer is Thursday, July 23rd at Shula's Steak House
GMCVB’s next membership event will be on Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. and will be a joint effort with Shula's Steak House, The Original in
GMCVB's Boutique Hotels, Film, Fashion & Entertainment Program Partners with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Designers July 15-19, 2009
More than 750 Miami Boutique Hotel (MBH) Preferred cards along with the Boutique Hotels V2 collection book will be provided to VIP invitees of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim. In addition, MBH Preferred cards will be included in the following designer’s gift bags at the actual fashion shows: True Religion, Ed Hardy, Aqua Di Lara, and Tibi. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim has 20 shows scheduled at the Raleigh Hotel this July featuring resort collections and swimwear.
GMCVB's Media Relations Hosts Viagem E Turismo
GMCVB media relations is currently assisting Julia Gouveia with Viagem e Turismo, one of
GMCVB Promotions Team Partners with Majic 94.1 FM South Carolina
GMCVB Promotions team is working with
GMCVB's Convention Sales Sells at FSAE Annual Conference
Convention Sales Staff will be attending the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) Annual Conference July 8-11, 2009 at the Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa in
GMCVB’s Media Relations Promotes 4th of July Specials on Spain's Cadena Ser
GMCVB MEDIA RELATIONS PROMOTES 4th OF JULY SPECIALS ON
GMCVB’s
GMCVB's Convention Sales Staff Attends MPI's World Education Congress
Convention Sales Staff will be attending Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress (WEC) in Salt Lake City, Utah July 11-13, 2009. The WEC trade show – MeetingPlace is the largest show produced by Meeting Professionals International—at this year’s congress, an estimated 600 meeting planners will be in attendance including key clients: Bayer Cropscience, Genentech, Equifax, Maritz Travel, Raytheon and Duke University. Numerous networking opportunities and workshops will be available to interact with these planners. The highlight of the WEC is the MeetingPlace 2-Day Tradeshow that will showcase Greater Miami and Beaches as a meetings destination. A post card mailer announcing our presence at the show was sent to the pre-registered planners and telephone calls by staff reminding customers to stop by our booth at the show were also placed.
Greater Miami Hosts Successful Major U.S. Sporting Event
USA Volleyball hosted its 2009 Girls Jr. Olympic Volleyball Championships at the Miami Beach Convention Center June 26-July 5, 2009. More than 9,000 athletes from around the country were in Miami for approximately 10 days of competition. Joined by families, friends and fans, USA Volleyball generated over 36,000 room nights and an economic impact of $15.1 million for our community. Many thanks to our partners at the Miami- Dade Sports Commission for their efforts in securing this prestigious sporting event!
GMCVB's Media Relations Promotes Miami Spice on Prevue Magazine
The GMCVB Media Team secured a Miami Spice interview opportunity with Prevue, a publication focused on the different experiences that destinations offers groups and reaches some 50,000 meeting and incentive planners around the U.S. The story will feature signature foods found in Greater Miami and the Beaches and will focus on making planners aware where they can entertain groups on outings.
GMCVB's Tourism Sales to Attend Visit USA Association (UK) Independence Day Ball on July 9, 2009
The GMCVB Tourism Sales UK Representative will attend the Visit USA Association (UK) Independence Day Ball in London on July 9, 2009. Over 300 decision makers involved in the UK-USA travel sector will attend including major tour operators, trade and consumer media as well as UK-based CVB representatives, airline, hotel and car hire suppliers.
GMCVB Promotions Team Partners with 94.7 WLS FM Chicago
GMCVB Promotions team is working with 94.7 WLS FM in Chicago on a Miami Trip giveaway to be promoted during the busy holiday season. GMCVB members will receive 30 promotional announcements for ten days leading up to the Friday, November 27th broadcast as well as logo and link on the radio station’s website.
Tickets Now on Sale for The Summer Groove (ZSG) – July 8-12, 2009
Be the first to get your tickets to the 2009 RRA Presents The Summer Groove Hosted by Zo and D. Wade (ZSG), the summer’s hottest event! Fans will have the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of ZSG in a variety of ways. Tickets for Carnival Cruise Lines ZSG All-Star Basketball Game on July 12th at American Airlines Arena are now on sale! ZSG will take place July 8-12, 2009 in various locations throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida. The event has grown over the years to become a five-day fun-filled weekend offering something for everyone – golf, comedy, concert, benefit dinner, a free block party, an all-star basketball game, and numerous exclusive functions. This year’s sponsor, Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler, Attorneys at Law (RRA) is one of the fastest growing law firms in South Florida with more than 60 attorneys and 22 practice groups. To find out more about all of the exciting ZSG events, visit www.ZSG.com. For tickets to events, visit www.TicketMaster.com or call (305) 358-5885 (Miami-Dade).
Introducing the GMCVB’s New Pocket Guide to Greater Miami and the Beaches
Formally the Delegates Guide - now formatted smaller and taller to easily fit in your pocket - our newest guide is packed full of information to get our visitors straight to your hotel, shop, restaurant, attraction or special event. Distribution will include VISIT FLORIDA Visitor Centers, Miami Beach Visitor Center, Miami International Airport Visitor Centers at Concourse E, Tropical Everglades Visitor Center and all Florida’s Turnpike Visitor Centers South of Orlando. Call our Publishing Partners at HCP/Aboard to reserve your space. Contact Jeanie Schoonmaker, Assistant to the Publisher, at (305) 376-2583.
Attention GMCVB Members: Add Your Special Offers to the GMCVB Website and Check Out Our New 'Member Showcase'
Do you have a special offer or promotion that you’d like to publicize? Take advantage of the GMCVB’s dynamic, frequently visited web site, www.MiamiandBeaches.com, and publish your offer online for FREE! Special Offer categories include: Accommodations; Arts & Culture; Boating/Watersports; Business Services; Restaurants; Shopping; and Sightseeing & Tours. To add your Special Offer, click here. If you have forgotten your User ID or Password, please call your GMCVB Membership Representative: Debbie Oliver, (305) 539-3077; Lisa Lamy, (305) 539-3082; or Kathy Gimenez, (305) 539-3078. * Please check out our New Member Showcase to see who has recently joined our GMCVB Family: www.MiamiandBeaches.com/Members/newMem.asp.
South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee Seeks Volunteers for Pro Bowl 2010 and Super Bowl XLIV
The South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee�s Volunteer Services Department is seeking volunteers for Super Bowl XLIV (February 7, 2010) and Pro Bowl 2010 (January 31, 2010) at Dolphin Stadium. The success of these two important events depends on the team efforts of the entire South Florida community. To register to volunteer for one or both of these upcoming events, call the Volunteer Services Department at (305) 614-7564 or email Volunteers@SouthFloridaSuperBowl.com.
Miami International Airport (MIA) Offer Global Entry Program for Frequent Travelers - Program Lets Pre-Screened Air Travelers Speed Through Customs
Miami International Airport (MIA) now offers Global Entry - a new program managed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) which allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival into the United States. Participants will enter the United States by utilizing automated kiosks located in the Passport Control area. The program targets those who leave the country at least four times per year, mainly airline personnel and business travelers. Those participating in the program benefit from being better equipped to make tight connecting flights. This program is available to U.S. citizens and legal, permanent residents and there is a $100 fee for a five-year registration. For more information, visit www.GlobalEntry.gov.
Air & Sea Requirements for Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) Now In Effect
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) is a U.S. government program that establishes new travel document requirements for crossing the border to enter or re-enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean by land and sea beginning June 1. The goal of WHTI and the new requirements, which are already in effect for air travel, is to facilitate entry for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors, while strengthening U.S. border security. All United States, Canadian and Bermudian citizens are subject to the new requirements. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security. For more information, visit www.GetYouHome.gov.
Department of Homeland Security Requires Online Registration By All Travelers from Visa Waiver Countries
Since January 12, 2009, all travelers from countries in the Visa Waiver Program are required to pre-register online before entering the United States. Travelers can apply for authorization online at https://ESTA.cbp.dhs.gov, where they are asked to provide information similar to what is currently submitted on a green I-94W form on arrival in the US. These details include passport data and where the applicant intends to stay upon arrival (this can be amended at a later stage). The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) checks the information against law enforcement databases and provides one of three responses almost instantaneously: ‘Authorization Approved,’ ‘Travel Not Approved’ or ‘Authorization Pending’. The new procedures are part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). For additional details about ESTA, and application procedures, visit one of the following web sites: www.Travel.State.gov or https://ESTA.cbp.dhs.gov.
GMCVB Convention Sales Washington, D.C. Office Happenings
· GMCVB DC Regional Sales will be attending the Professional Convention Managers Association (PCMA) Capital Chapters networking event and sunset cruise on the Miss Ann located at the Gangplank in Washington, D.C on July 8th. The Miss Ann is Washington's newest historic yacht originally built in 1927 and completely restored for special events. This event will be a great opportunity to promote the destination and network with meeting planners and industry partners. At this time they expect over 100 people with at least 45 meeting professionals.
· DC Regional Sales has a lunch appointment scheduled with American Bankers Association on Thursday, July 8th.
Meetings & Conventions This Week
Meeting: | Lincoln Financial Advisors Group – 2009 Summer Product Meeting |
Date: | July 6-11. 2009 |
Venue: | Fontainebleau Miami Beach |
Attendance: | 700 |
Estimated Economic Impact: | $559, 800 |
Meeting: | Latin American Broadcast Show - LABS 09 |
Date: | July 7-10, 2009 |
Venue: | Hyatt Regency Miami |
Attendance: | 150 |
Estimated Economic Impact: | $120,288 |
Meeting: | Historical Black Colleges and University Law Enforcement Executives - Annual Meeting |
Date: | July 7-10, 2009 |
Venue: | Marriott Biscayne Bay |
Attendance: | 80 |
Estimated Economic Impact: | $42,930 |
Meeting: | American Financial Services Association - Independents Advisory Board Meeting |
Date: | July 9-11, 2009 |
Venue: | Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort |
Attendance: | 40 |
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