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the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau —

A Message from William D. Talbert III, CDME
November 2, 2009

‘DID YOU KNOW…’
In 2007, Hialeah Park was listed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in America.  The South Florida landmark is now getting ready for a grand re-opening on November 28, 2009. Racing dates have been approved by the state of Florida and the track will introduce quarter-horse racing for the first time.  Built in 1925, Hialeah Park and Race Track will continue to undergo an extensive restoration. The famous Hialeah flamingos were imported from Cuba by owner Joseph E. Widener in 1932. Their brightly plumed descendants are still flying happily over Hialeah today.

‘DID YOU KNOW…’
In 2007 the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau was accredited by the Destination Marketing Association International [DMAI].

CSI: MIAMI RANKS #4 AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS AND DOLPHINS/SAINTS GAME IS #7 ON CABLE TV ACCORDING TO NIELSEN CABLE TV RATINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19TH 
For the week of October 19, 2009, Miami-based television show, CSI: Miami ranked #4 among African-American viewers, with an audience of 1.9 million. The NFL Regular Season Dolphins/Saints game ranked #7 in the Nielsen Cable Television ratings for the week of October 19, 2009, with 15 million viewers.   

MIAMI ATTRACTIONS MONTH EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 31ST – SEE SPECIAL OFFERS AT WWW.EVERYONESAKID.COM
Good news! The GMCVB’s Miami Attractions Month has been extended for an extra month. Miami Attractions Month will now run through November 30, 2009, offering discounts on admission to Miami’s top attractions and generating greater public awareness of Miami attractions through a dedicated website, www.EveryonesAKid.com. This new marketing program is designed to attract more visitors and entice locals to experience Greater Miami and the Beaches’ many unique attractions. Grab your friends and family and be a kid again!

“MIAMI:  WHERE WORLDS MEET” TORONTO EVENT NOVEMBER 3, 2009
The GMCVB in partnership with American Airlines, The Beacon Council, The Downtown Development Authority,  Baptist Health South Florida, Miami-Dade County, the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport will lead a delegation of Miami area officials and executives in Toronto, Canada on November 3, 2009 to promote the second phase of the multifaceted "Miami: Where Worlds Meet" initiative. The delegation including GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME, will be hosting a dinner for media, site selectors and travel trade to discuss Greater Miami and the Beaches as a destination to “live, work and play.” The global marketing campaign is aimed at Canada, Brazil and New York and promotes Miami-Dade County as a dynamic, world-class destination for business, vacation and meetings.  Canada ranked #1 for overnight international visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches in 2008 and generated an economic impact of $743 million.

GET READY FOR SLEEPLESS NIGHT, OVER 150 FREE ARTS EVENTS IN 24 HOURS ON MIAMI BEACH, NOVEMBER 7-8, 2009
Sleepless Night Miami Beach, the family friendly, indoor/outdoor, 24-hour cultural extravaganza, will be enlivening the streets and venues of Miami Beach with dance, music, theater and film on November 7-8, 2009.  More than 150 free arts and entertainment events will be presented at 80 different locations throughout the city. During this “13-hour night”, free shuttle buses with onboard artistic programming will connect the various zones of activity. The fun begins at 6 p.m. November 7th, and runs around the clock till 7 a.m. on November 8th. For more information, visit www.SleeplessNight.org.

GMCVB’S “BUY, PLAY AND STAY LOCAL” BIGGER AND BETTER - PROMOTION FOR RESIDENTS OFFERS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON LODGING, DINING, ATTRACTIONS AND MORE
The GMCVB continues expanding its “Buy, Play and Stay Local” campaign.  This program encourages residents to spend their money locally, while taking advantage of great deals. Spurred by the success of its Miami Spice Restaurant Month and Miami Spa Month programs, the GMCVB partnered with seven chambers of commerce to offer special discounts on lodging, dining, shopping, arts and culture, boating/water sports, sightseeing and tours, business services and other local services.  The “Buy, Play and Stay Local” program is being supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign that includes radio and newspaper ads, public relations and a dedicated website – www.MiamiDealsForLocals.com.  Residents are encouraged to check the website regularly for updates on special offers. 

ARE YOU IN?  “MIAMI BEACH IN CARD” OFFERS DISCOUNTS AT BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE CITY FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS
Do you have your INcard yet? Miami Beach INcard is the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s business card and business stimulus program — providing discounts throughout the city for Miami Beach residents and visitors. All Miami Beach residents are eligible to register and receive a free black Miami Beach INcard.  Visitors, tourists and non-residents of Miami Beach will be eligible for a free platinum Miami Beach INcard.  As bearers of either a black (residents) or platinum (non-residents) Miami Beach INcard, Miami Beach residents and visitors will select from a menu of special discount opportunities at local Miami Beach and South Florida businesses that can be viewed on www.MiamiBeachINcard.com. The cards will have no expiration date. For additional information on the Miami Beach INcard, or to join the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, contact Valerie Rasken, Miami Beach INcard Coordinator, at (305) 695-6833 or email Valerie@MiamiBeachChamber.com.  To register for the Miami Beach INcard, please visit www.MiamiBeachINcard.com.

GMCVB’S CONVENTION SALES RETURNS FROM THE INSURANCE PLANNERS IN NEW YORK AT THE LIFE INSURANCE MARKETING AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATION’S [LIMRA] ANNUAL MEETING
GMCVB Convention Sales staff attended the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association’s (LIMRA) Annual Meeting, which was held October 25-27, 2009 in New York City this year.  With over 375 registered executives and decision makers representing the insurance market in attendance, a postcard mailer was sent prior to the meeting to announce the Miami presence at the meeting and showcase Greater Miami and Beaches as a meetings destination.  GMCVB co-hosted a special Hospitality Suite which was well attended by the executives including:  ALFA Insurance, Penncorp Life Insurance, Summit Performance Group, Prudential, Franklin Templeton Institutional and MetLife during the two key nights of the Annual Meeting.
   
GMCVB PRESIDENT & CEO WILLIAM D. TALBERT III, CDME, AND GMCVB MEDIA RELATIONS SELL MIAMI AT CANADIAN MEDIA MISSION & 4th ANNUAL TORONTO MEDIA RECEPTION NOVEMBER 2, 2009
GMCVB Media Relations will be promoting the destination with 7 industry partners in Toronto, the largest city in Canada and fifth largest city in North America, this week during the GMCVB media reception and media calls.  The group will be conducting appointments with the National Post, Wedding Bells, Zoomer Magazine, Toronto Sun and Canoe.ca prior to hosting the 4th Annual Toronto Media Reception on November 2, 2009 for more than 75 of the top print and broadcast media. CBC Television Network, Xtra!, The Globe & Mail, Metro Toronto, National Post, Toronto Star, Dreamscapes, Weddings & Honeymoons and Travelweek are just a few media outlets expected to attend. Canada ranked #1 for overnight international visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches in 2008 and generated an economic impact of $743 million.

GMCVB PRESIDENT & CEO WILLIAM D. TALBERT III, CDME, AND GMCVB MEDIA RELATIONS SELL MIAMI AT NEW YORK MEDIA MISSION & RECEPTION
GMCVB Media Relations and GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert III, CDME will be promoting the destination with 24 industry partners in New York this week during the GMCVB media reception and media calls. The group will be conducting appointments with the press prior to hosting the 9th Annual New York Media Reception on November 4, 2009 for more than 90 of the top print and broadcast media. FOX & Friends, Rachael Ray, The Early Show, Daily News, New York Post, Brides, Budget Travel Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Elite Traveler, Food & Wine, Redbook, Travel + Leisure, Woman's Day, and CEO Traveler are just a few media outlets expected to attend.

GMCVB MEDIA RELATIONS HOSTS LATIN AMERICAN MEETINGS AND INCENTIVE, CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT (MICE) MEDIA FAMILIARIZATION TOUR
GMCVB’s Media Relations will host a group of writers from Latin America visiting the destination to experience the city’s meetings and incentive offerings, November 4-8, 2009.  The journalists will have an opportunity to see first hand the diversity Miami has to offer in unique meeting spaces, services and accommodations.  Journalists include: El Tiempo newspaper, Colombia (circulation: 500, 000 daily), Revista Folha, Brazil (circulation: 60,000 monthly), Jornal Mercado & Eventos, Brazil (circulation: 18,000), Jornal ABC Reporter, Brazil (circulation: 25,000), and freelancer and photographer contributing to Reforma newspaper travel section, Mexico (circulation: 160,000 weekly).  Brazil, Colombia and Mexico ranked #2, #6 and #15 respectively for international overnight visitors to Greater Miami in 2008 and generated economic impacts of $945 million, $496 million and $136 million.

CONVENTION SERVICES PROFESSIONALS IN TEXAS GET VISIT FROM ACOM PRESIDENT & GMCVB ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT OF CONVENTION SERVICES
GMCVB Convention Services Associate Vice President and current Association for Convention Operations Management (ACOM) President Lyan Tassler was in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas metro area last week and met with local Convention Services professionals to market the upcoming ACOM Annual Conference taking place in Dallas/Fort Worth January 8-10, 2010.  During her visit, meetings with the local host committee and sites were conducted in preparation for January’s meeting.  For more information on ACOM, please visit their website at www.ACOMOnline.org.

GMCVB PRESIDENT & CEO WILLIAM D. TALBERT III, CDME, INTERVIEWED FOR 77 WABC NEWS TALK ERIK HASTINGS TRAVEL SHOW  
GMCVB President & CEO William Talbert III, CDME conducted interviews with ‘The Travel Show with Erik Hastings’ on the latest developments and value travel options for visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches this winter season. The travel show airs weekly on Sunday afternoons and syndicated nationally on The Talk Radio Network, giving its listening audience of more than a quarter of a million people in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut the inside scoop on travel information. The interview will air on Sunday, November 1, 2009 and will be podcast on www.ErikHastings.com along with a two-part webcast including a Miami video series; allowing an opportunity to further publicize the Miami segments through social media outreach. 77 WABC-AM, an ABC Radio Network in New York City, reaches 1.2 million listeners weekly and is the most streamed AM radio station in the world.

GMCVB’S MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF ASSISTED MBN ALHURRA –ARABIC LANGUAGE CABLE CHANNEL
GMCVB Media Relations staff assisted Marwan Zaatar, a reporter for MBN Alhurra News, October 23-26, 2009.  MBN Alhurra News (www.Alhurra.com) is an American Arabic-speaking channel that broadcasts in the Middle-East, North Africa and some parts of Europe.  Mr. Zaatar was in Miami doing research and filming for a feature on Miami and tourism.  Alhurra (Arabic for “The Free One”) is a commercial-free Arabic-language satellite television network for the Middle East devoted primarily to news and information. In addition to reporting on regional and international events, the channel broadcasts discussion programs, current affairs magazines and features on a variety of subjects including health and personal fitness, entertainment news, sports, fashion, science and technology.  The network is dedicated to presenting accurate, balanced and comprehensive news. Alhurra is broadcast to all the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Alhurra is operated by the non-profit corporation “The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc.” (MBN) is financed by the U.S. Government through a grant from the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an independent federal agency.  The BBG serves oversight and as a firewall to protect the professional independence and integrity of the broadcasters.

GMCVB STAFF TO ATTEND 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GAY & LESBIAN TOURISM 
George Neary, GMCVB’S Associate Vice President of Cultural Tourism, will be attending Community Marketing’s 10th Annual Conference on Gay & Lesbian Tourism in Boston, Massachusetts November 1-5, 2009.  The conference will consist of educational and networking sessions, marketing workshops, and travel and tourism presentations.  Additionally, information about Greater Miami and the Beaches will be prominently displayed at the northeast trade show including Miami Boutique Hotel booklets, Diversity Guides and Miami gay & lesbian destination maps. For more information, visit www.CommunityMarketing.com.

GMCVB’S MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF ATTENDING WORLD TRAVEL MARKET [WTM], NOVEMBER 8-12, 2009 IN LONDON, ENGLAND
GMCVB Media Relations staff will join the Tourism Sales team to attend the 2009 World Travel Market [WTM] in London, England on November 8-12, 2009.  WTM is the global event for the travel industry. Staff will attend the British Guild of Travel Writers 13th Annual Awards Dinner 2009 during which time they will present a prize package to Miami to a lucky raffle winner.  Footage of Miami will be shown during the awards show and the GMCVB will have logo placement on all collateral materials developed to promote the raffle including their webpage, Guild newsletter and souvenir booklet.  Staff will also attend a special Visit Florida Media Reception, secured press appointments at the trade show and will conduct several editorial meetings with top media contacts to further promote the destination in London after the show. Staged annually in London, World Travel Market is a four-day business to business event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to UK and International travel professionals. The UK ranked #4 for international overnight visitors to Greater Miami in 2008 and generated an economic impact of $721 million.

GMCVB’S TOURISM SALES HOSTED FAMILIARIZATION TOUR FROM COLOMBIA
GMCVB’s Tourism Sales hosted a group of travel agents from Colombia October 19-22, 2009 for a familiarization (FAM) tour of Miami. The group experienced highlights of our destination and visited new properties in Greater Miami.  Thank you to all participating GMCVB members for your support. Colombia ranked #6 for international overnight visitors to Greater Miami in 2008 and generated economic impact of $496 million.

GMCVB’S PROMOTIONS DEPARTMENT PARTNERS WITH MIAMI MUSIC FESTIVAL AND ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE
The GMCVB partnered with the Miami Music Festival to sponsor a Miami trip sweepstakes in Rolling Stone magazine’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame issue.  Destination partners such as The Catalina Hotel and Crazy Pianos will receive in-magazine exposure in the November issue along with a dedicated email blast to the magazine’s subscriber base.  Rolling Stone magazine is a cultural icon and the number one pop culture reference point for young adults.  The magazine reaches 1.4 million readers.

GMCVB’S MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF ASSISTING GERMAN FREELANCER ON ASSIGNMENT FOR ZEITPUNKT KULTURMAGAZIN, GERMANY
GMCVB Media Relations staff is assisting Thomas Lenck, a freelance journalist on assignment for ZeitPunkt Kulturmagazin, November 5-7, 2009. ZeitPunkt Kulturmagazin is a consumer city magazine (with an accompanying website: www.zeitpunkt-kulturmagazin.de targeting people from the region who are active in the cultural scene and are avid travelers who place cultural tourism as a priority when selecting their travel destinations (circulation:  41,000).  The article will be a two-page feature on Florida travel and will be published in the Spring 2010 edition (a special edition which is a student’s travel guide).  The magazine is distributed throughout Eastern Germany and has a monthly circulation of 41,000 though readership is estimated to be much higher as the magazine is often shared amongst friends and colleagues.  Germany ranked #3 for international overnight visitors to Greater Miami in 2008 and generated an economic impact of $660 million.

THIS WEEK AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT [MIA]…

New “Miami Begins with MIA” customer service program begins at MIA
This fall, MIA kicks off “Miami Begins with MIA,” a mandatory customer service training program for all 35,000 employees at the airport.  The training program emphasizes the importance of the MIA experience in shaping visitors' impressions of South Florida and our community. The training is being implemented by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority.  This training is part of a host of ongoing customer service initiatives being implemented at MIA.

MIA’s Special Events Manager named Shining Star by Miami-Dade's Office of Film and Entertainment
Miami-Dade County's Office of Film and Entertainment highlights County employees who have delivered excellence to the local film and entertainment industry.  This month’s Shining Star is Maria Sanchez, Special Events Manager for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department at Miami International Airport. As a result of Maria Sanchez’ efforts, MIA is a very popular filming location in Miami-Dade County and one of the easiest airports to film in the United States.  To read more, visit http://filmiami.org/news_09Sept29_Star.asp.

New Flights to Canada, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean
A number of new flights begin service this fall at MIA.  On Wednesday, October 21, the airport welcomed the inaugural arrival of WestJet, Canada’s largest low-cost carrier.  WestJet will provide nonstop service between Toronto and MIA until April 2010. Flights will operate five times a week until December 16 and will increase to daily service from December 17 to April 30, 2010.  Finnair plans to begin seasonal, nonstop service to Helsinki once a week between November 2009 and March 2010.  American Airlines, which bases its Latin American and Caribbean operations at MIA and is the airport’s largest carrier, continues to expand its MIA hub by adding new or additional service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations beginning in November.

MIAMI DADE COUNTY LAUNCHES “GREENPRINT” PLANNING WEBSITE TO PLAN, DEVELOP AND ACHIEVE GOALS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
To further its goal for a sustainable future, Miami Dade County has launched the GreenPrint planning website, www.MiamiDade.gov/GreenPrint.  GreenPrint is an overarching sustainability plan to reaffirm, establish and synchronize government and community goals, initiatives and measures.  The comprehensive website includes valuable information for Advisory Board members, County departments and the general public including links to best practices & resources, Miami-Dade County Plans, Green Cities & organizations, and research performed by staff.  The website also provides a vehicle to encourage public input and comment on Miami Dade’s efforts.  At any point in this planning process, the public is able to send comments to staff or participate in a survey through this website.  Comments received and survey results will be shared and the number of visitors will be tracked by county staff. The planning process is comprised of ICLEI's five key milestones, which will help Miami Dade County to evaluate and integrate the environmental, social and economic benefits in the policy decisions it makes, the programs and initiatives it implements, and the services it delivers.  ICLEI is the acronym for Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A., Inc., a nationwide initiative to move local governments toward a sustainable future.

HELP US BRING THE FIFA WORLD CUP™ SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP TO MIAMI! SIGN THE ELECTRONIC PETITION AT WWW.GOUSABID.COM
Greater Miami and the Beaches is very excited to be one of 27 finalist cities in contention for the USA’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup™ soccer championship. But we need your help to make it happen:  with your support we can increase our odds of being part of the final bid. Over the next 75 days, one of the goals of the USA Bid Committee is to obtain a minimum of 50,000 electronic signatures on an online petition from each finalist city that ultimately will be sent to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).  In an effort to obtain these 50,000 signatures to bring the World Cup to the United States and in turn Miami, we are asking that you please visit the www.GoUSABid.com website to sign the petition. Thank you for helping us bring this world-class sporting event to Miami!

19TH ANNUAL SOUTH FLORIDA TOURISM PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH AT HYATT REGENCY MIAMI
The Hyatt Regency Miami and the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Board will host the 19th Annual South Florida Tourism Professional of the Year & Business and Education Champion Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, November 19, 2009. Keynote speaker is Roger Dow, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association.  The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Tables for 10 are $550; individual tickets are $65.  Please call 305/995-7379 for tickets and information. Hyatt Regency Miami is located at 400 Southeast Second Avenue.

SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE KICK OFF LUNCHEON IS MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2009 AT LAND SHARK STADIUM
Get into the Super Bowl spirit! The Super Bowl Host Committee Kickoff Luncheon with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will take place on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Land Shark Stadium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $44 in advance and will only be sold until December 1st.  Payment is by cash and check only (no credit cards). Tickets will not be sold at the door. For tickets, please contact Myra Berk at (305) 614-7555 or MBerk@SouthFloridaSuperBowl.com.

MIAMI MUSIC FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE DECEMBER 10-12, 2009
The inaugural Miami Music Festival will take place December 10-12, 2009. The two-pronged event is a performance festival and music industry conference. Live performances from several genres including Latin, urban, Caribbean and jazz will be staged in the Brickell/Downtown area at Transit Lounge, Tobacco Road, Waxy O’Connors, the Hard Rock Café and other venues. The conference will take place at the James L. Knight Center. The Miami Music Festival is being supported by the GMCVB, the Miami-Dade County Film & Entertainment Office, Miami Downtown Development Authority, Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, and The City of Miami Mayor’s Office of Film and Cultural Affairs. For more information, please visit  www.MiamiMusicFestival.org.

ORANGE BOWL COMMITTEE SEEKS AMBASSADORS FOR THE 76TH ANNUAL FEDEX ORANGE BOWL, AT DOLPHIN STADIUM JANUARY 5, 2010
The Orange Bowl Committee’s Ambassador Program is seeking volunteers for The 76th FedEx Orange Bowl taking place on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Dolphin Stadium.  The success of one of college football’s biggest events depends entirely on the support of our South Florida communities.  To register to volunteer for The 76th FedEx Orange Bowl and/or any other upcoming events, call (305) 341-4748 or email Volunteer@OrangeBowl.org. For a list of all upcoming Orange Bowl Festival Events please visit www.OrangeBowl.org/Festival.

PRO BOWL TICKETS NOW ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC
Get your tickets now! The Pro Bowl is coming to South Florida on January 31, 2010. The game will be played at Dolphin Stadium (also known as Land Shark Stadium). Tickets are now available to the public for purchase. Cost:  $50 to $195!  For more information on the 2010 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl XLIV visit www.SouthFloridaSuperBowl.com.

SUPER BOWL SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE! REACH OVER 1 BILLION PEOPLE WHEN SOUTH FLORIDA HOSTS SUPER BOWL XLIV ON FEBRUARY 7, 2010
All eyes will be on South Florida when we host the world's largest one-day sporting event on February 7, 2010 at Land Shark Stadium — Super Bowl XLIV. Want to play? The South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee is offering customized sponsorship and hospitality opportunities that can affiliate your business with this world-wide event that reaches over 1 billion people annually.  To learn more about sponsorship and marketing opportunities please visit www.SouthFloridaSuperbowl.com/Sponsors/Information.

ATTENTION GMCVB MEMBERS: PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH GMCVB’S FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
The GMCVB is actively using Facebook and Twitter to engage consumers online and to promote events and special offers via our status updates. Become our fan on Facebook by searching for ‘Visit Miami’ and follow us on Twitter- @miamiandbeaches.  As a Member benefit, we would like to help you get the word out by tweeting about any interesting news, special events or offers that you provide. Please send your info and links to SocialMedia@GMCVB.com. Please note: we reserve the right to screen all content and edit the information to 140 characters or less.  We are also actively monitoring keywords related to our destination and will be happy to pass on any comments that we think would be valuable to you.  If you currently have a Facebook and Twitter profile and we are not already following you, please send us your screennames so that we can become your fan and follower and keep the conversation going!
                        
ATTENTION GMCVB MEMBERS: ADD YOUR ‘SPECIAL OFFERS’ TO THE GMCVB WEB SITE AND CHECK OUT OUR “NEW MEMBER SHOWCASE”
Do you have a special offer or promotion that you’d like to publicize? Take advantage of the GMCVB’s dynamic, frequently visited web site, www.MiamiandBeaches.com, and publish your offer online for FREE! Special Offer categories include: Accommodations; Arts & Culture; Boating/Watersports; Business Services; Restaurants; Shopping; and Sightseeing & Tours. To add your Special Offer, click here. If you have forgotten your User ID or Password, please call your GMCVB Membership Representative: Debbie Oliver, (305) 539-3077; Lisa Lamy, (305) 539-3082; or Kathy Gimenez, (305) 539-3078. * Please check out our New Member Showcase to see who has recently joined our GMCVB Family: www.MiamiandBeaches.com/Members/newMem.asp.

 GMCVB’S WASHINGTON, D.C. REGIONAL SALES OFFICE HAPPENINGS

Our Washington, D.C. Regional Director of Sales will be very busy this week calling on the following accounts: National Association of Broadcasters, IDEAlliance, American Chemical Society, American OBGYN, IMN Solutions, Capital Services and the American Bar Association to discuss future opportunities for meeting in Greater Miami.

• On November 4th, GMCVB D.C. Regional Sales will be attending ASAE’S (American Society of Association Executives) annual “In Honor of Women” awards luncheon at the Capital Hilton, in Washington, D.C. This represents a day to celebrate women who shape their community, as well as educate and uplift other women to be leaders. Three women will receive the honor for demonstrating excellence in leadership, mentoring and career advancement. GMCVB DC will be hosting the National Council of La Raza at this special event. There are expected to be over 300 planners and industry suppliers in attendance.
• On November 4th, GMCVB D.C. Regional Sales will be hosting AIM Meetings and Events at the Washington Wizards vs. Miami Heat Basketball Game. AIM Meetings works with many customers such as the Aerospace Medical.
• On November 5th, GMCVB DC Regional Sales will be attending the Potomac Meeting Professionals International (PMPI) November Learning experience at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC.  This event will focus on how social media and audio response technology can be used to enhance the meeting experience. 60 Meeting planners are expected to attend this educational program and reception. The GMCVB will have the opportunity to network and promote the destination during this three (3) hour event.