The GMBHA Government Affairs team is our region’s preeminent voice on hotel, hospitality, and tourism-related issues, advocating successfully for our industry’s interests at all levels of government. Our industry is an important stakeholder, fueling our region's most important economic engines, supporting 200,000+ jobs, and generating $30B in annual economic impact.
- Advocates to elected officials and policymakers
- Informs and supports members
- Monitors legislation and regulations
- Collaborates with community institutions and stakeholders
- Activates industry for grassroots campaigns
Highlights
- US Suspends Immigrant Visas from 75 Countries…
- Proposed CBP Changes: Social Media Screening…
- 2025 Municipal Election Winners
- November Elections Preview
- Federal Government Shutdown Update
Director of Government Affairs
Armando Ibarra
(786) 514-2965
armando@advocacyinsights.com
Government Affairs Committee
This committee helps to engage members and inform GMBHA’s advocacy strategies, convening members with strong interests in the political process or seeking a voice in government. Participation is open to all members and meets quarterly in person or virtually.
Committee Chair: Julissa Kepner, General Manager, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay.
