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The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for the administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Haiti and Syria. Work authorization for affected nationals is expected to lapse as early as tomorrow, July 1, 2026. This date stems from a prior DHS extension of TPS for both countries through July 1, not…
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Thank you Hilton Miami Downtown for hosting. Thank you to all our sponsors, and congratulations to our winners. Inn Key Awards 2026 – Hotel Award Winners: Guest Relations (Over): Trump National Doral Guest Relations (Under): Acqualina Resort & Residences Diversity Relations (Over): Hyatt Regency Miami Diversity Relations (Under): None Community Service (Over): JW Marriott Marquis…
Read MoreThis is an informational reminder that Florida Senate Bill 606 officially goes into effect on July 1st. Because this law introduces strict transparency standards for “operations charges” (e.g. automatic gratuities, service fees, and delivery charges) at your food, beverage, and banquet operations, we strongly encourage your General Managers, F&B Directors, and corporate counsel to conduct…
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On April 30, 2026, the Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association hosted its Board of Directors Meeting followed by a Sustainability Networking evening at the iconic Biltmore Hotel. We extend our sincere appreciation to The Biltmore for hosting, and to all participating annual sponsors, corporate partners and vendors for their support in making this…
Read MoreThe 2026 legislative session concluded in Tallahassee. Throughout the legislative session our government affairs team engaged with legislators and policymakers to advocate for the hotel and tourism industry’s interests, highlight the industry’s economic impact, protect the TDT and tourism marketing, promote regulatory fairness for hotels, and support full funding for Visit Florida. Thanks to our collective efforts, consistent presence in…
Read MorePresident & CEO Curtis Crider, Chairman Amir Blattner, and Chair-Elect Mildred Riscigno traveled to Tallahassee on February 10-11 as part of the Dade Days delegation, along with Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and local elected officials, to advocate on behalf of our hospitality industry and Miami-Dade County. During the visit, our group met with several key state policymakers, including DBPR…
Read MoreThe GMBHA team has been in close contact with Miami Beach administrators and elected officials to provide feedback about how to continue to improve the city’s planning for this important travel season. Due to the advocacy from our team, many of you, and our partners in the Miami Beach business community, the city has pivoted…
Read MoreWe are closely monitoring the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of State regarding changes to visa processing. On January 14, 2026, the Trump administration confirmed an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026. This policy stems from concerns over the potential for applicants to become a “public charge” (i.e.,…
Read MoreIn December, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a notice in the Federal Register proposing major changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Under this proposal, travelers from countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program will be required to provide their social media usernames, as well as email addresses and phone numbers they have used during…
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