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
- 2024 Florida General Election Results
- Hurricane Milton Information
- 2025 Legislative Session Preview
- Amendment 3: Marijuana
- 2024 Legislative Session Recap
- Miami Beach Spring Break Changes
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. Meets every 4-6 weeks in person or virtually.
2024 Chair: Julissa Kepner (Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay)
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 21st at 4:00pm (online)