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MEET IN MIAMI . MEET IN PARADISE
Conference News discovers how Miami is billing itself as a global destination for event planners hen it comes to mixing business with pleasure , no destination does it quite like Miami , a 2023 Smart Star Winner for Best DMO . It all starts with a range of flexible indoor meeting spaces , equipped to keep attendees engaged and immersed in a sophisticated tropical playground that draws more than 1.3m convention and business travelers each year .
With warm weather and warmer welcomes year-round , meetings in Miami are always in season . The centrally located Miami International Airport , the number one airport in Florida , makes traveling , dare we say , a warm breeze . When attendees are ready to relax , they can unwind in luxury accommodations perfect for any meeting , with more than 64,000 hotel rooms from chic boutiques to the luxury beach and golf resorts at their disposal .
Factor in the pull of the vibrant art , culture , entertainment , food and ocean vistas , you can see why many associations , corporate meetings , conventions and trade shows choose to meet in Miami .
A dynamic destination Once meetings are finished , attendees can experience a global destination and revitalise their sense of culture by exploring the heritage-rich neighborhoods as well as miles of iconic beaches , top golf courses and acres of parks and wetland preserves . They ’ ll relish meeting in a tropical metropolis where you can add golden sunsets , warm sand and unique experiences to their meeting itinerary . Named 2023 Bon Appetit Food City of the Year and with the recent addition of the Michelin Guide in Miami , they ’ ll also have a variety of Michelin-starred restaurants and Bib Gourmands to choose from . Attendees can begin their cultural exploration in one of the oldest neighborhoods in Miami , Historic Overtown . In its golden age , it was considered the Harlem of the South , a mecca of entertainment and culture in the Black community . Immerse yourself in the music , arts , culture and iconic restaurants of the bustling area . Learn more about the story of Overtown over comfort food at Red Rooster – a Michelin ’ s Bib Gourmand recipient , or on a tour of the Historic Lyric Theater that attracted artists like Aretha Franklin , Bo Diddley , Patti Labelle , Betty Wright and Sam and Dave .
Another must-see neighborhood is Little Havana , the colourful centre of Cuban and Hispanic culture in Miami . Filled with Latin-inspired cáfes , restaurants ,
venues and markets it gives space and a voice to all the different backgrounds that have taken root in the neighborhood . Watch locals playing dominoes in Maximo Gomez Park against a backdrop of ever-present Cuban beats . Sample savoury dishes from all over Latin America and enjoy a night out at Ball & Chain , the iconic nightclub turned music venue .
No trip is complete without stopping in Little Haiti , the cultural heart of the Haitian diaspora and the resulting bright , ever-present celebration of all things Caribbean that can be found in galleries , museums , family-owned restaurants and bookstores . Rooted in deep history and supported by a community of versatile leaders , Little Haiti has organically become home to one of Miami ’ s most vibrant arts scenes . www . conference-news . co . uk