reater Miami is experiencing a fast event industry recovery post- Covid , with increasing demand from feeder markets such as the UK , Germany , Canada and Mexico . A delegation , including key politicians , recently visited London and Dublin to connect with the message that Greater Miami is booming for business .

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau ( GMCVB ) sales team reports securing 13 new major convention bookings at the Miami Beach Convention Center alone by the end of May 2024 . This represents over 91,000 total room nights throughout Miami-Dade ’ s communities and is set to generate $ 195m in economic impact .

There is a pipeline of new hotels entering the Miami market in addition to the Grand Hyatt Convention Center headquarter hotel project and the CVB reports seeing a significant growth in Medical , Finance and FinTech meetings .

New hotels include the Moxy Miami Wynwood in the cultural hub . The hotel offers ‘ Plug and Meet ’ gathering areas and the Loews Coral Gables Hotel , near the Miracle Mile in Coral Gables , which now offers 242 guest rooms and a large ballroom . In Downtown Miami , citizenM Miami World Center offers 351 app-controlled rooms .

The GMCVB has a subvention programme for bookings made before 30 September , 2024 and actualised before September 30 , 2025 . Conditions include a minimum 100 rooms per night for three-night minimum stays . Initial RFP must be sent to the GMCVB directly and conditions apply .

Above : Collins Canal Park , Miami Beach : space to break out and relax

Additionally , the ‘ Miami Temptations ’ programme showcases the city ’ s diverse offerings through themed promotions . Examples include :

n Miami Spice : A culinary celebration offering discounted prix-fixe menus at top restaurants . n Miami Spa Months : Exclusive deals and packages at luxurious spas . n Miami Attraction & Museum Months : Discounted admissions and special offers at local attractions and museums . n Miami Hotel Months : Special rates and packages at participating hotels . n Miami Arts , Culture & Heritage Months : Special deals and events as a guide to discover some unique art .

“ The Miami Beach Convention Center was recently named a Certified Autism Centre .”

Certified Autism Centre The newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center recently added another string to its bow , having been named a Certified Autism Centre™ .

Sensory guides are available as well as designated quiet spaces inside the MBCC , while Pride Park , Collins Canal Park , and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden provide naturally calming surroundings .

MBCC is big on accessibility with special parking , pavement ramps , bathrooms , lifts , and automatic entrance doors are installed .

For visually impaired attendees , the MBCC provides Braille signage and a visual interpreting service via the Aira app .

The MBCC earned LEED ® Silver Certification as part of the venue ’ s $ 640m expansion project and also recently achieved the Foundations Certificate for Sustainability and Social Impact from the Events Industry Council .

“ Inclusion and accessibility are priority initiatives for our destination ,” said GMCVB president & CEO David Whitaker . “ MBCC achieving this designation is a critical step in better serving our diverse travel community , helps us attract meetings and gets us closer to achieving our goal of being a Certified Autism Destination ( CAD ).” Achieving that standard better positions Miami to tap into the tens of billions of dollars spent annually by travellers with disabilities , as well as significantly increasing customer satisfaction .

With the new expansion , the MBCC now features nearly 500,000 sq . ft . of exhibition space , a Grand Ballroom and there will be a new headquarters hotel in 2026 , the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach , an 800-room property . n