GMCVB overview/industry update – from President & CEO, David Whitaker

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official, accredited destination sales and marketing organization for Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

A global leisure and business destination that delivers culturally rich, diverse, and innovative experiences inspiring boundless passion in visitors and residents alike.

Tourism Business Enhancement Program – done by Petra Brennan

The Tourism Business Enhancement Program (TBE) Advocates, Supports and Strengthen the economic sustainability and access of our multicultural communities and heritage related businesses within the Greater Miami & Beaches.

This initiative is led by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Multicultural Tourism & Development Department in an effort to support small businesses directly and indirectly impacted by Tourism.

Art of Black Miami Program – done by Connie Kinnard and Petra Brennan

Art of Black Miami is a marketing platform and destination driver that showcases the diversity of the visual arts locally, nationally and internationally, celebrating the black diaspora. This initiative organized by the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Multicultural Tourism & Development Department, highlights the artistic and cultural landscape found in Miami's heritage neighborhoods and communities year-round throughout Greater Miami & Miami Beach. 

Partnership Program – done by Connie Kinnard

Partnership with the GMCVB provides a wide array of marketing tools including:

Print Exposure

Online Exposure

B2B Opportunities

Referrals

Educational Resources

Industry Research

and much more!.