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MONDAY, 25 JULY 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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JULY/AUGUST TEMPTATION
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Greater Miami
and the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that are ranked among the
"Best Spas in America." Celebrate with us during July and
August as we feature Miami Spa Month where you can enjoy special
treatments for $109 at Miami's premier spas.
For more GMCVB Marketing Programs, visit MiamiTemptations.com.
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DID YOU KNOW...
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Paurotis
Pond at Everglades National Park (and the zone beyond the parking area
adjacent to the pond), has been reopened after the seasonal closure
to protect nesting birds. Visitors may now enjoy open access for
fishing, canoeing and wildlife viewing. The pond is one of the
traditional nesting sites located in the heart of Everglades
National Park and is located 24 miles from the main park entrance
in Homestead.
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PORTMIAMI
Cruise
Capital of the World™
Always was.
Always will be.
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Celebrity Equinox to Offer Year-Round Service from
PortMiami Beginning Spring 2017
Celebrity Cruises recently announced they will be sailing the Equinox
full-time from PortMiami beginning spring 2017. Celebrity Cruises
President Lisa Lutoff-Perlo emphasized the demand from travel
partners and guests for a year-round Celebrity presence in the
Caribbean for years.
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (MIA)
#1 in
Airline Carriers in the U.S.
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New Issue of MIA
Connections Digital Magazine
Features Autumn Travel Tips and Local Hotspots
Fall is the ideal time for a trip to the Magic City. Miami’s balmy
evenings begin to cool off, the sun begins to set earlier, and Miami
International Airport serves 150 cities around the world to get you
here.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER
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Excellent Service Keeps
Vacationers Coming Back...
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.
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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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7
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15th Annual Miami Spice
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36
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La Cita de las Americas
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61
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AfrICANDO
2016 Trade & Investment Conference and Trade Show
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76
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Miami Broward Carnival
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130
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Art of Black Miami
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132
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Carnival Vista arrives at PortMiami
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250
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Celebrity Equinox begins PortMiami service
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325
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WorldOutGames 2017
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351
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MLB Midsummer Classic 88th All-Star Game
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1288
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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
JUNE 2016 MARKING 6 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS OF CONSECUTIVE JOB INCREASES
Greater Miami's Accommodations and Food Service jobs increased +2.1
percent in June 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. This marks 6 years and 6 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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June 2016
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June 2015
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% Change
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122,100
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119,600
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+2.1
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HEADLINES THIS WEEK
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It's
Time to Spa! GMCVB's 9th Annual Miami Spa Month Continues Through
August 31, 2016
Miami Spa Month, one
of GMCVB’s most popular monthly Temptations programs, returns to
the destination through August 31, 2016! Greater Miami and the
Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that rank among the “Best in
America,” and are beloved by spa connoisseurs around the world.
GMCVB
President & CEO Promotes Miami Spice’s 15th Anniversary on
SFL-TV CW Network on July 25, 2016
In
anticipation of the 15th Anniversary of GMCVB’s Miami Spice
program, beginning August 1, 2016, GMCVB President & CEO
William D. Talbert, III, CDME will join Timo Restaurant
Chef-owner Tim Andriola for a special on-air interview.
GMCVB
President & CEO to be Featured Guest on “Eat This, Drink
That, Go” TV/Radio Show with Jimmy Cefalo on July 26, 2016
GMCVB
President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME will be a
featured guest at a taping of the “Eat This, Drink That, Go”
radio/TV Show with Jimmy Cefalo on July 26, 2016 – the show will
be broadcast on Saturday, July 30, 2016. The show airs on WIOD
610 AM, iHeartRadio and The Beach Channel from 8-10 a.m.
GMCVB
President & CEO Travels to Chicago for U.S. Travel
Association’s Board of Directors Meeting July 26-29, 2016
GMCVB
President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME will be
traveling to Chicago, IL USA for the upcoming U.S. Travel
Association Board of Directors meeting July 26-29, 2016. The U.S.
Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization
representing all components of the travel industry that generates
$2.1 trillion in economic output and supports 15 million American
jobs.
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GMCVB
Joins Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association for
Boutique Hoteliers Panel on July 27, 2016
On July 27, 2016, the
Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) will
hold its Boutique Hoteliers Panel at The National Hotel on Miami
Beach. GMBHA President & CEO Wendy Kallergis will be the
moderator at the event; Gisela Marti, GMCVB Marketing &
Tourism Vice President, will serve as co-moderator.
2016
Miami New Times Iron Fork Miami Spice Kick Off Event to be Held
July 28, 2016 at the AmericanAirlines Arena
For
the last decade, Miami New Times’ blockbuster Iron Fork has drawn
thousands to Downtown Miami to enjoy some of the most interesting
and exotic cuisine ever sampled in these parts. The event kicks
off the GMCVB’s Miami Spice, two months of restaurant discounts
that are a local sensation.
Viernes
Culturales to Celebrate 16th Anniversary with Exclusive Event in
Little Havana September 22, 2016
The
16th anniversary celebration of Little Havana’s Viernes
Culturales (Cultural Friday’s) will take place on Thursday,
September 22, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Futurama, a creative workspace
housing multiple artist studios in the heart of Little
Havana. The not-to-be-missed soiree will feature live
music, exquisite food and drink, live (and silent) auction of
extraordinary art to benefit Viernes Culturales’ year-round
programs.
Common
Threads 2nd Annual Cooking For Life Sunday Brunch to be Held
September 25, 2016
Common
Threads’ 2nd Annual Cooking for Life Sunday Brunch, hosted by
Miami Chef Michelle Bernstein and Alberto M. Carvalho,
Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, features a
select group of the country’s most renowned chefs, all to support
our mission of empowering children and families to get them
cooking for life!
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GMCVB UPDATES
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Multicultural
Tourism & Development
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GMCVB Multicultural
Tourism Department Participates In Hospitality Institute Job
Readiness Training for Miami International Hospitality Center at
Miami Dade College
GMCVB Multicultural Tourism Associate Vice President of Business
& Education Development Graylyn Swilley-Woods served as a
panelist at The Hospitality Institute’s Job Readiness Training, a
program of the Miami International Hospitality Center at Miami
Dade College on July 19, 2016.
GMCVB
Multicultural Tourism Supports Urgent, Inc.’s 3rd Annual Youth
Economic Development Conference & Expo 2016
GMCVB Multicultural Tourism Associate Vice President of Business
& Education Development Graylyn Swilley-Woods was a panelist
at URGENT Inc.’s 3rd Annual Youth Economic Development Conference
& Expo at Miami Dade College’s North Campus on July 14,
2016.
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Advertising
& Digital Marketing
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Hispanic Paid Search
Campaign
The Hispanic Paid Search campaign was launched in July and is
expected to generate close to 1M impressions for the months of
July and August.
Spanish
Website Traffic Increases almost 400 Percent
Our International Family Campaign targeting families in Argentina,
Mexico and Colombia is the primary driving force behind 406,000
visits to our Spanish website since early June - an increase of
370 percent year over year.
First
Miami Spa Month Weekly $250 Spafinder Wellness 365 Gift Card
Giveaway Winner Announced
During Miami Spa Month, Spafinder Wellness 365™ and Miami Spa
Month fans can enter to win the weekly giveaway of $250 Spafinder
Wellness 365™ Gift Card.
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Sports
Tourism
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Shot-by-Shot
Interactive GPS Now Available at All Miami-Dade County Golf
Courses!
Miami-Dade County Park’s Golf Courses teamed up with Yamaha to
make your great golfing experience even better. You now have the
ability to download the free “YamaTrack” app for iPhone or
android devices and have a very detailed distance interactive map
for our courses.
The 46th
Annual Society for American Baseball Research National Convention
Comes to Miami July 27-31, 2016
The annual convention will feature top speakers from around the
baseball world, innovative panel discussions, groundbreaking
research presentations and more.
Mandarin
Oriental to Host Association for Women in Sports Media Convention
on July 28-31, 2016 in Miami
On July 28-31, 2016, the Association for Women in Sports Media
(AWSM) will host its convention at the Mandarin Oriental in
Miami!
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Convention
Sales & Services
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GMCVB Washington D.C.
Sales Office News
The International
Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) will hold their
Washington D.C. chapter “Summer Bowling Event” on July 27, 2016.
The GMCVB will be attending alongside approximately 75 meeting
professionals.
Hosts Global Alliance
(HGA) Global Forum Held July 21-24, 2016
GMCVB Convention Sales
team attended the 4th Annual Hosts Global Alliance (HGA) Global
Forum hosted at the Turnberry Isle Miami on July 21-24, 2016.
GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME provided
a warm welcome to the attendees from across the nation for three
days of networking and getting to know the destination.
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Travel
Industry Sales
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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.
Canada
Sales Mission
Toronto and Montreal
October 3-7, 2016.
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Media
Relations & Promotions
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GMCVB
Media Relations Wraps Up Meetings Incentive "MICE with a
Sports Twist" Press Tour
GMCVB Media Relations
hosted a group of international journalists from Latin America,
Europe and the U.S. July 19-23, 2016 for the MICE with a Sports Twist
press tour. During their visit, the writers experienced Miami’s
unique meetings and incentive venues, programs and sports
opportunities for corporate and leisure groups.
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GMCVB
Partnership Events & Opportunities
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GMCVB Partner
Networking Mixer
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
6 - 8 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn South Beach
2940 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL, 33140 USA
SAVE THE DATE!
GMCVB
Annual Partner Expo and Luncheon
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom
10 a.m.-12 p.m. GMCVB Partner Expo
12:15 - 1:30 p.m. - luncheon
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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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July
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7/1-8/31
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Miami
Spa Month
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7/25-7/27
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Miami
Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies
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7/27
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Miami
Short Film Festival: Focus on Argentina
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7/27
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Garden
Yoga - Miami Beach Botanical Garden
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7/28
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Miami
Summer Music Festival: The
Crucible
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7/28
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New
Times Iron Fork Miami Spice 2016 Kickoff Event
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7/29
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Viernes
Culturales Arts and Culture Festival
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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 American Baseball Research - 2016 Convention
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7/25-8/1
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Hyatt Regency Miami
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800
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National
Association of Black Hotel Owners Operators and Developers - 2016 NABHOOD
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7/27-7/31
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Miami Marriott
Biscayne Bay
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300
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