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The Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Executive Board Meeting and Hospitality Unwind at the beautiful JW Marriott Marquis Miami. A special thank you to our gracious host, JW Marriott Marquis Miami, for providing an outstanding venue and creating the…
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On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, GMBHA hosted its Government Affairs Breakfast at Hyatt Regency Miami, bringing together hospitality leaders and key voices for a timely conversation around the issues shaping our industry and community. The discussion focused on key advocacy priorities, workforce challenges, and policy developments impacting Miami’s hospitality landscape, while providing an important space…
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for an inspiring afternoon of leadership, learning, and meaningful connections at our collaborative event hosted by Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), HSMAI South Florida, Thrive Women in Travel, and Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club. A special thank you to our outstanding panelists and moderator for…
Read MoreThe 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…
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