There are many opportunities for sponsorship at the GMBHA. Our event sponsorships are opportunities designed to highlight companies that support the hospitality industry.
The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association hosts well-attended networkers, panel events led by industry professionals on trending topics, and signature annual events. These events provide insights, tips, resources, and networking with hotel and tourism leaders, delivering high-value connections. Our event sponsorships provide editorial visibility opportunities.
To sponsor an event, contact Paula Ortiz, Business Development & Events Manager at Paula@gmbha.com.
Exclusive Event Sponsorship
- Logo on event invitation (sent to ~5000 contacts)
- Editorial recognition by GMBHA during the event
- Brief introduction to GMBHA Board of Directors before the event
- Display of approved products/materials (tabletop, banner, collateral)
- Editorial visibility before and after the event on LinkedIn, Instagram, Member e-newsletter (~2,000), Allied Upgrade e-newsletter (~500)
- Includes 4 complimentary tickets
- Pre-event review of materials/logistics to align with GMBHA standards
Shared Event Sponsorship
- One editorial mention in the Allied Upgrade newsletter (~500 subscribers)
- One post-event recognition on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Includes 1 complimentary ticket
- Pre-event review of materials to align with GMBHA standards
The Inn Key Awards & Luncheon is one of GMBHA’s signature events, celebrating the exceptional hotel employees who help make Greater Miami and the Beaches a world-class hospitality destination. Attracting more than 800 attendees, including hoteliers, corporate partners, tourism professionals, and community and government leaders, this prestigious event honors hourly hotel employees—the heartbeat of hospitality. Sponsoring the Inn Key Awards provides a premier opportunity to showcase your brand, gain valuable industry visibility, and build relationships with key decision-makers throughout South Florida’s hospitality community.
Individual Ticket
Member: $120
Non-Member: $165
GMBHA does not guarantee an exclusive table. Please note that you may be seated with other companies. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to having you with us.
TABLE Sponsorship
Hotels Members Only $2000
- Complimentary tabletop at expo
- One table of ten
- Logo on screens during event
BRONZE Supporter Sponsorship:
GMBHA Members: $2,500
- Complimentary tabletop at expo
- One table of five
- Logo on screens during event
SILVER Supporter Sponsorship
GMBHA Members: $3,500
- Complimentary table top at expo
- One table of ten
- Logo on invitation and screens during event
- Logo on GMBHA website Event Calendar Inn Key Banner
- Company recognition at event
- Sponsorship included in press and media releases
GOLD Corporate Sponsorship
GMBHA Members: $5,000
- Complimentary table top at expo (Premier Placement)
- One table of ten
- Logo on invitation and screens during event
- Logo on GMBHA website Event Calendar Inn Key Banner
- Company recognition at event
- Sponsorship included in all press and media releases
PLATINUM Event Sponsorship
$10,000
- Corporate Banner at the Foyer
- Premier placement at tabletop expo
- One Complimentary table of ten
- Corporate 30 Seconds Video Included in the Sponsor
Video Presentation - Sponsorship included in all press and media releases; Social Media
- Campaigns
Logo on invitation and screens as event sponsor - Company recognition at event during Introduction and Pictures with President & CEO
- Logo on GMBHA Home until next big GMBHA Annual Event
2026.
DIAMOND Event Sponsorship
$15,000
- Corporate Banner at the Foyer
- Premier placement at tabletop expo
- One Complimentary table of ten
- Corporate One Minute Video Included in the Sponsor Video Presentation
- Sponsorship included in all press and media releases; Social Media Campaigns
- Logo on invitation and screens as event sponsor
- Company recognition at event during introduction and pictures with President & CEO
- Champagne table side
- Complimentary parking / Limo pick-up and drop-off
- Includes Allied Upgrade membership renewal 2026-2027
- Diamond Certificate at the ceremony
The Hospitality Leadership Awards celebrate the outstanding hotel managers and hospitality professionals whose leadership, dedication, and service help define Greater Miami and the Beaches as a world-class destination. Bringing together approximately 400 industry executives, hotel leaders, partners, and guests, the awards recognize the individuals behind the exceptional experiences, strong teams, and continued success of South Florida’s hospitality community.
Individual Ticket
$185
Presenting Sponsor
$10,000
- Exclusive Presenting Sponsor Recognition
- Recognition on stage, event screens, program, webpage and promotional materials; including email communications
- Premium logo placement across event website banners and flyers
- Pre- and post-event media recognition through GMBHA social media channels and press release.
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight on GMBHA social media.
- Opportunity for one company representative to present one Hospitality Leadership Award category on stage alongside the GMBHA President & CEO
- Verbal recognition from the stage during the awards program
- Large display space during reception
- 10 complimentary premium seats
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on the event registration page
- Six months of complimentary access, for two registrations, to GMBHA events (only valid for networking events)
- Presenting Sponsor first right of renewal for the 2027 Hospitality Leadership Awards
Leadership Sponsor:
$5,000
- Company logo featured on event screens
- Company recognition on the GMBHA event webpage and press release
- Pre- and post-event recognition through GMBHA social media channels
- Verbal recognition during the awards program
- Tabletop display (priority placement) during the reception (Only for Allied Upgrade active members)
- 10 complimentary premium seats
- Company logo included in select event-related email communications
- Leadership Sponsor recognition on the event registration page
- Priority logo placement among supporting sponsors on event screens and digital event materials
- Company name included in event welcome remarks
Recognition Sponsor
$3.500
- Company logo featured on event screens
- Pre- and post-event recognition through GMBHA social media
- Tabletop display during the reception
- 10 complimentary seats
- Company listing with logo on the GMBHA event webpage
- Recognition Sponsor mention on the event registration page (Only for Allied Upgrade active members)
- Company logo included in event sponsor recognition materials
Table Sponsor
$1,750
- 10 complimentary seats
- Company logo on the GMBHA event webpage as a Table Sponsor
- Company logo included on the Table Sponsor recognition screen at event
- Table Sponsor recognition on the event registration page (Only for Allied Upgrade active members)
GMBHA operates as a hospitality advocacy association. All recognition is editorial in nature and focused on community contribution and hospitality industry alignment.
Sponsorship visibility highlights partnership and support for the hotel sector. To ensure maximum success, each sponsorship requires prior coordination.