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MONDAY, 20 JUNE
2016
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Today's High
Temp: 88° F/31.1° C
Miami Beach Surf Temp: 80° F/26.6° C
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JUNE TEMPTATION
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Miami is
internationally renowned for its spectacular film festivals, art
cinemas and success as a film destination. Celebrate Miami Film Month
this March. Participating art cinemas will offer the member ticket
price, where applicable.
For more GMCVB Marketing Programs, visit MiamiTemptations.com.
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DID YOU KNOW...
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Miami’s
former Orange Bowl Stadium was the home of the fictitious football team, the"
Miami Sharks" in Oliver Stone’s 1999 football classic “Any Given Sunday.”
For the football game scenes, the production team asked local schools
to participate as extras in the film, which debuted at #1 during its
opening weekend in December 1999.
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (MIA)
#1 in
Airline Carriers in the U.S.
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Congratulations to MIA for Winning Four 2016 National
Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
The Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) has won four
2016 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, in
recognition of the following innovative initiatives at Miami International
Airport: the MIAair Program; the No Drone Zone Public Awareness
Campaign; the MIA Honor Flight; and the Sustainability Project at
MIA.
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PORTMIAMI
Cruise
Capital of the World™
Always was.
Always will be.
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Royal Caribbean’s Empress of the Seas Begins PortMiami
Service
Empress of the Seas has returned to service for Royal Caribbean. The
ship arrived at PortMiami following a $50 million revitalization,
departing on its first sailing for Royal Caribbean in late May.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER
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"...wonderful
staff"
Customers want and need to feel important. Read this
week's Customer Service Story of the Week.
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GETTING AROUND TOWN
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Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App
The free Miami-Dade Transit Tracker App makes it easier
than ever to have a fun-filled Miami-Dade County vacation on public
transit. Metrorail, Metrobus and Metromover offer excellent travel
value in Miami. They connect you from airport to hotel to scores of
popular tourist destinations, by rail or by road. It’s a big system,
but the MDT Tracker App puts it all in order for you. Download MDT Tracker App from the App Store or Google Play now!
More Than Just A Ride To The Airport
Now your SuperShuttle pick-up is faster and more
efficient than ever with their new App! Faster booking &
check-in, secure transactions and you can even locate your shuttle!
SuperShuttle is the “official” airport shuttle operator at MIA and
has “exclusive” curb side access at the MIA arrivals terminal. Their
service offers shared-ride or private transportation to or from the
airport, ports, hotel, home, or office. You can download the App and
book your ride or call 305/871-2000.
More Options Than Ever
No matter where you’re headed, getting around Miami and
Beaches is easier than ever thanks to new and exciting transportation
options. From the Citi Bike program operated by DECOBIKE to the free
trolley service available in several neighborhoods, quality taxi and
limousine service and the ultra-convenient Miami METROMOVER and
METRORAIL including direct service to MIA—we promise you’ll get
there. Miami will soon enjoy access to high speed rail thanks to the
new GoBrightline train service connecting the destination with other
major cities in Florida.
Digitally Dispatched Car Sharing Services
The popularity of this type of service available through
mobile apps continues to grow for companies such as UBER, which is
now available in 45 countries and more than 270 cities around the
world. A similar service is offered by LYFT in more than 90 cities
enabling passengers who need a ride to request one from drivers who
have an available car.
Get a Taxi in One App
ZabCab, ZabCab Driver, and ZabCab Front Desk are
companion apps for consumers, drivers and businesses. They work
together to help passengers find taxis – and taxi drivers to find
passengers – quickly and easily from a smartphone. They are available
to download at the App Store and Google Play.
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CORPORATE PARTNER
ANNIVERSARIES
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A strong CVB begins with a strong partnership base. The
support of our corporate partners aids us in promoting Greater Miami
and the Beaches to the world. Join us in recognizing the GMCVB's
Corporate Partners who are celebrating their membership anniversary
this month:
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BIRTHDAYS
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The GMCVB
wishes a happy birthday to our friends and family...
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GMCVB PHOTO ALBUM
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GMCVB Team members are busy selling and promoting
Greater Miami and The Beaches at home and around the world. Click
through to see recent photos of the GMCVB Team in action and tap on
the photos for captions.
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RESOURCE CENTER
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Travel Updates
• Mobile Passport Control App at Miami International
Airport (MIA)
• Get in the Fast Lane at MIA! TSA Pre-Check Now Available for
Southwest Airlines and JetBlue
Local
Interest
• Florida Tax Watch Study Details Benefits of Expanding
Florida Tourism
• National Travel and Tourism a Big Win for Industry
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COUNTDOWN
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Days
until:
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4
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Seven Seas Explorer begins PortMiami service
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14
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Miami Spa Month
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42
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15th Annual Miami Spice
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71
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La Cita de las Americas
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96
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AfrICANDO
2016 Trade & Investment Conference and Trade Show
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111
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Miami Broward Carnival
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165
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Art of Black Miami
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167
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Carnival Vista arrives at PortMiami
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360
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WorldOutGames 2017
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386
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MLB Midsummer Classic 88th All-Star Game
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1323
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Super Bowl LIV 2020
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ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
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William D. Talbert III, CDME
President and
CEO,
Greater Miami
Convention &
Visitors Bureau
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HOSPITALITY
JOBS, JOBS, JOBS...
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RECORD ACCOMMODATIONS
AND FOOD SERVICE JOBS IN GREATER MIAMI AND THE BEACHES REPORTED FOR
MAY 2016 MARKING 6 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS OF CONSECUTIVE JOB INCREASES
Greater Miami's Accommodations and Food Service jobs increased +2.7
percent in May 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. This marks 6 years and 5 months of consecutive increased employment in Greater
Miami's Accommodations and Food Service Industry.
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Record Greater Miami Accommodations and Food
Service Jobs
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May 2016
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May 2015
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% Change
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123,400
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120,200
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+2.7%
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IN OUR
THOUGHTS...
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The
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau stands united with the
LGBT community, our industry partners, local, state and national
leaders in sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the families and
friends of the victims of the tragedy in Orlando. United in
spirit…#OrlandoStrong.
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HEADLINES THIS WEEK
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Miami Film Month Returns to a Screen Near You this
June!
During June, visitors and locals can take advantage of $8 films
at participating art cinemas and other special offers during
GMCVB’s Miami Film Month. From niche indies to internationally
renowned and critically-acclaimed films, GMCVB’s Miami Film Month
has something for everyone. Miami Film Month is sponsored by Citibank®.
WWE
Entertainment Ranks #4, #6 and
#10 in Nielsen's Cable Top 25 Ratings for the Week Ending June
12, 2016
WWE's
WrestleMania Week drew record-breaking crowds to
Miami and Beaches in April 2012. Nielsen ratings are the
audience measurement systems developed by the Nielsen Company in
an effort to determine the audience size and composition of TV
programming in the United States.
GMCVB
President & CEO and Team Sell the Destination at IPW 2016
GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME is
spearheading the Miami delegation of GMCVB Team members and 10
Partners to IPW 2016 being held in New Orleans, LA USA June
18-223, 2016. U.S. Travel Association’s IPW is the travel
industry's premier international marketplace and the largest
generator of travel to the U.S. Thanks, New Orleans.
GMCVB
President & CEO to Attend Florida Tax Watch Awards Luncheon
at the Hilton Miami Airport on June 22, 2016
William D. Talbert, III, CDME, GMCVB President & CEO will be
attending the Prudential Productivity Awards Luncheon hosted by
Florida TaxWatch on June 22, 2016. This regional lunch awards
ceremony honors state employees for their excellence and
innovation in government.
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GMCVB
President & CEO to Attend U.S. Conference of Mayors June
23-27, 2016
GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME will be
attending the 2016 U.S. Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis, IN
USA, June 23-27, 2016. The City of Miami Beach will host the
prestigious conference in 2017. The U.S. Conference of Mayors
(USCM) is the official non-partisan organization of cities with
populations of 30,000 or more.
Coral
Gables Restaurant Week Returns Through June 26, 2016
The Business Improvement District of Coral Gables brings back
Coral Gables Restaurant Week for three whole weeks, through June
26, 2016. Food lovers won’t want to miss the opportunity to taste
over 40 of Coral Gables’ best fine-dining restaurants with
prix-fixe menus at a discounted rate!
Miami
Film Development Project Grants for Local Filmmakers Extended to
June 30, 2016
The Miami Film Development Project (MFDP), focused on supporting
homegrown filmmakers, has extended its film grant deadline to
June 30, 2016.
AfrICANDO
2016 Trade & Investment Conference and Trade Show Returns
September 24-28, 2016
Learn about U.S.-Africa trade, tourism, and economic development
issues during the 18th Annual AfrICANDO Trade and Investment
Conference & Trade Show. The event is scheduled to take
place September 24-28, 2016 in Miami, Florida.
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GMCVB UPDATES
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Convention
Sales & Services
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GMCVB
Convention Sales Team Heads to Iowa and Minneapolis to Promote
Greater Miami and The Beaches
GMCVB Convention Sales Team will travel to Iowa on June 20-21,
2016 to visit ITA Group, Farm Bureau and Principal Financial
Group and then travel to Minneapolis June 22-23, 2016 to continue
sales presentations for a number of companies.
GMCVB
Washington D.C. Sales Office News
GMCVB Convention Sales will attend the Association of Meeting
Professionals’ Summer Event on June 21 in the nation’s capital.
Over 100 meeting professionals are expected to attend.
GMCVB
Convention Sales Participates in the Association Forum’s Honors Gala - A
Celebration of the Achievements of the Association Industry, June
23, 2016 in Chicago
The Honors Gala is a tradition for Chicagoland associations and
serves as the Association Forum Foundation’s cornerstone
fundraising event of the year.
GMCVB
Convention Sales Sells Greater Miami in Las Vegas
GMCVB Convention Sales Team is heading to Cvent Connect in Las
Vegas, NV USA, June 26-28, 2016. Cvent CONNECT is an annual
conference where group business, corporations and associations
come together to connect, learn and engage with like-minded
professionals.
GMCVB
Convention Sales Exhibited at The Meetings Show on June 14-16,
2016 at Olympia, London
GMCVB
Convention Sales exhibited at The Meetings Show June 14-16, 2016
at Olympia, London. The Team expects to generate 10 new
RPFs and will send information to 12 prospective clients.
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Media
Relations & Promotions
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GMCVB
Media Relations Hosted Pan-European Group Press Trip in
Partnership with Faena Hotels
GMCVB Media Relations
Team in partnership with Faena Hotels hosted a group of very
select European media, June 13-16, 2016. The GMCVB scheduled some
activities to enhance their visit to the destination.
GMCVB Media Relations
Assists Swedish Freelancer on Assignment in Miami
GMCVB Media Relations
Team is currently assisting freelance Journalist Malin Ståhl
Hefvelin, June 17-21, 2016. Malin is researching a lifestyle
piece on Miami as a city break destination with focus on food and
travel.
GMCVB Media Relations
Hosts German Group Press Trip in Partnership with The Biltmore
Hotel
GMCVB Media Relations
Team, in partnership with the Biltmore Hotel, will be hosting a
group of German writers, June 24-28, 2016. The GMCVB will be
providing assistance with activities to enhance their visit to
the destination.
GMCVB Media Relations
Assists New Zealand Radio Talk Show Host and Travel Blogger
GMCVB Media Relations
Team will be assisting Megan Singleton of Blogger at Large
and contributor for radio stations Newstalk ZB Radio and The Mix
from New Zealand, June 23-26, 2016.
GMCVB Media Relations
Assists French Luxury Travel Magazine, Horizons Monde
GMCVB Media Relations
Team will be assisting two journalists from Horizons Monde,
June 25-29, 2016. They will be in Miami to do research for the
next edition of the magazine, a luxury travel magazine targeting
lifestyle, gastronomy, culture, luxury.
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Sports Tourism
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Copa
Americana Miami 2016 Youth Soccer Tournament June 23, 2016
The Copa Americana is
an athletic and cultural event delivering an exciting challenge
for teams and players looking for an unrestricted play style.
This tournament features the best International Italian Soccer
Academy, Milan Junior Camp and Milan Junior Elite Teams in each
age category competing against clubs from USA, Aruba, Colombia,
Curacao, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, USA, Venezuela and more.
Dew
NBA 3X Basketball Competition June 25-26, 2016
Dew NBA 3X is an elite 3x3 basketball competition infused with
unique basketball lifestyle and entertainment elements. The tour
will showcase the best of 3x3 basketball, along with a variety of
NBA-caliber entertainment and fan experiences. Former Miami HEAT
NBA Champion and NBA Hall of Famer, Gary Payton, serves as the
Dew NBA 3X ambassador and will be on site at the event.
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GMCVB Multicultural Tourism
& Development
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GMCVB
Supports 30th Anniversary of Links, Inc. Dade County Chapter
GMCVB Multicultural
Tourism Team sponsored the Dade County Chapter of the 30th
Anniversary of Links, Inc. which took place aboard the SeaFair on
June 12, 2016. GMCVB Multicultural Tourism Vice President Connie
Kinnard was in attendance on behalf of the GMCVB.
GMCVB Tourism Business
Enhancement Series Comes to Little Havana
GMCVB Multicultural
Tourism & Development Team hosted its 3rd Tourism Business
Education (TBE) Series on June 14, 2016 at the Latin Chamber of
Commerce (CAMACOL) in Little Havana. More than 20 businesses
attended the session facilitated by Stephanie M. Clarke of
Milestones Marketing. The workshop session is a continuation of
the TBE Program which was officially launched in Overtown at the
Historic Lyric Theater.
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Advertising
& Digital Marketing
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LGBT
Consumer Campaign
The LGBT traditional
and digital campaign generated 4.5M impressions for the months of
May and June.
Remote
Miami - An Artificial Intelligence Experience
Be
a part of something fun and totally unique on the streets of
Downtown Miami, June 25th. Learn
more.
Voting
Period Underway for Miami Film Month Culinary Video Contest
Local
filmmakers: June’s Miami Film Month video contest’s submission
period is underway. The GMCVB-hosted culinary video contest is
open to Miami- Dade residents. Filmmakers are encouraged to
create a one to two minute video showcasing Miami’s multicultural
culinary scene for a chance to win the $3,000 grand prize.
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Travel
Industry Sales
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GMCVB
Travel Industry Sales Participates in Annual International
Association of Golf Tour Operators on June 26 – 29, 2016
GMCVB Travel Industry Sales and Miami Sports Tourism Teams will
be attending the International Association of Golf Tour
Operator’s annual trade show in Pinehurst, NC USA. Nearly 300
international golf tour operators will participate in this show.
Promote
your business domestically and abroad! Sign up now for GMCVB Travel Industry
Sales Missions. Spots are quickly filling for the
following opportunities:
Northeast
Sales Mission
New
Jersey, Long Island, Connecticut and New York City
September
6-9, 2016.
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GMCVB Partnership Events &
Opportunities
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GMCVB
Hosts Successful June Partnership Luncheon
On June 9, 2016
approximately 60 GMCVB Partners attended the June networking
luncheon held at Pisco & Nazca in Kendall’s Town & Country
Mall. Exquisite Peruvian food was served family style for
everyone’s enjoyment.
Get
the most out of your GMCVB
Partnership and take advantage of GMCVB
Partnership events:
GMCVB
Partnership Networking Mixer
Thursday, June 23, 2016
6 - 8 p.m.
Vagabond Hotel
7301 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33138 USA
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Global Network News
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GMCVB representatives
domestically and all around the globe promote Greater Miami as
the premier destination for leisure and business. Read their
updates here.
• Caribbean
• Europe
• Latin America
• U.S. & Canada
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
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June
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Through
6/30
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Miami
Film Month
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6/2-6/26
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Coral
Gables Restaurant Week
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6/21-6/22
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Miami
Marlins Vs. Atlanta Braves
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6/22
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Brit
Floyd - CONTINUUM World Tour 2016
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6/22
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4th
Annual Event Magic Conference & Exhibition
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6/23
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Community
Arts Program (CAP) Summer Concert Series
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6/24
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Viernes
Culturales Arts and Culture Festival
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6/24
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Jazz
@ MOCA
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6/25
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Remote
Miami - An Artificial Intelligence Experience
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6/25
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Bird
Walk at the Deering Estate
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6/28
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WWE
Smackdown
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MEETINGS
AND CONVENTIONS
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Meetings
& Conventions
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Meeting
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Date
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Venue
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Attend.
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Society
for Epidemiologic Research - 2016
Epidemiology Congress of the Americas
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6/20-6/24
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Hyatt Regency Miami
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600
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Florida
Association of Broadcasters - 2016 Annual
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6/20-6/25
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Nobu Eden Roc Miami
Beach
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150
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Florida
Chiropractic Association - 2016
Summer Convention
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6/22-6/27
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Trump National Doral
Miami
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600
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Lambda
Theta Phi - 2016
National Convention
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6/23-6/26
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Deauville Beach
Resort
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275
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Shoe
Market of The Americas (SMOTA) - SMOTA Summer 2016 Show
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6/23-6/29
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DoubleTree by Hilton
Miami Airport Convention Center
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3,000
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AC
Milan Junior Camp - 2016
Continental Cup
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6/24-6/26
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Shula's Hotel &
Golf Club
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1,000
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