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MONDAY, 21 MARCH 2016
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Today's High
Temp: 81° F/27° C
Miami Beach Surf Temp: 74° F/23° C
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MARCH TEMPTATION
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During March,
take advantage of Shop Miami Month featuring special offers and gifts
from leading malls and retailers. Shop Miami Month is organized by
the Greater Miami Convention Visitors Bureau with Citibank as
the Official Sponsor.
For more GMCVB Marketing Programs, visit MiamiTemptations.com.
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DID YOU KNOW...
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In 1994
Miami-Dade County christened the Tennis Center at Crandon Park. The 30-acre expanse is transformed
each year from a public tennis facility into a full-fledged festival
for the prestigious event. Today, the Tennis Center hosts the Miami
Open presented by Itaú. With more than $10 million in prize money,
the tournament is one of the largest and most popular in the world.
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PORTMIAMI
Cruise
Capital of the World™
Always was.
Always will be.
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MSC Seaside Featuring Restaurant by
Celebrity Chef Roy Yamaguchi to Begin PortMiami Service in December
2017
Scheduled to begin PortMiami service in December 2017, MSC Cruises’
newest ship, the MSC Seaside, will be the first of a new class of
vessel at MSC which continues to expand in America. The 4,140
passenger ship will be based in PortMiami year-round sailing
exclusively to the Caribbean.
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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT (MIA)
#1 in
Airline Carriers in the U.S.
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Unauthorized Drone Usage During
Spring Break
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson joined Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A.
Gimenez, County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, Miami-Dade Aviation
Department Director Emilio T. González, and Federal Aviation
Administration Senior Advisor for UAS Integration Marke Gibson at a
press conference on March 11 at Miami International Airport to make
the public aware of restrictions against flying Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, near MIA and other
County airports.
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GMCVB EVENTS & PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
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GMCVB Partner Networking Mixer
Tuesday, March
29, 2016
6 - 8 p.m.
Tides South
Beach
1220 Ocean
Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 USA
Click here to register
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MIAMI SPORTS UPDATES
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The GMCVB Miami Sports Tourism Team seeks to attract, promote and retain
premier sporting events in Miami-Dade County. Here's what's new in
sports for Greater Miami and the Beaches:
Life Time Tri South Beach Triathlon April 3, 2016
Life Time Tri South Beach offers everything you look for in
multi-sport event — amazing location, professional management, great
giveaways and the best volunteers in the world! The Life Time Tri
South Beach is the perfect challenge for athletes, corporate team
fundraisers, relay teams and individual age group triathletes.
YAMAHA
Contender Miami Sportfish Tournament April 21, 2016
The Miami Sportfishing Tournament is back for another great event at
the Miami Beach Marina. Fish this great event for only $500 which
could win you the Top Boat prize of $30,0000 guaranteed!
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CUSTOMER SERVICE CORNER
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"...very satisfied and
impressed"
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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The Latest on Miami-Dade Transit
Want to know when the next Metrorail train or bus is
arriving? Well, there's an app for that! Miami-Dade Transit's MDT
Tracker app allows you to get comprehensive real-time information on
Transit services right from the palm of your hand. Simply select
Metrobus, Metrorail or Metromover and check schedules and arrival
times. By downloading the MDT Tracker, you will have the most
up-to-date and accurate route and schedule information free of
charge. Download the Miami-Dade Transit’s Tracker App on your iPhone or Android or
visit MDT's mobile site to get started.
VIP Service
AFFORDABLE LUXURY arrived at MIA Curbside with the
launch of SUPERSHUTTLE'S Mercedes Benz Black Sprinters. Travelers can
enjoy VIP service at an affordable price. The premium service offers
upscale, private transportation to and from the airport, business
meeting, social event or around town. You can book your Sprinter at
any SuperShuttle kiosk at MIA or by calling 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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9
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Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas begins PortMiami
service
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11
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Miami Sports & Wellness Month
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25
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9th Annual Miami International Agriculture, Horse
and Cattle Show
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25
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The Great Parks Summit – The Power of Parks 2016
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58
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18th Annual Haitian Compas Festival
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202
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Miami Broward Carnival
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258
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Carnival Vista arrives at PortMiami
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WorldOutGames 2017
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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
JANUARY 2016 MARKING 6 YEARS AND 1 MONTH OF CONSECUTIVE JOB INCREASES
Greater Miami's Accommodations and Food Service jobs increased +4.5
percent in January 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. This
marks 6 years
and 1 month 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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January 2016
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January 2015
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% Change
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123,500
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118,200
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+4.5%
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HEADLINES THIS WEEK
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March
is Shop Miami Month!
Experience it all.
Shop to your heart’s content and take advantage of shopping
experiences so diverse and unique that they could only take place
in Greater Miami and the Beaches. During Shop Miami Month, many
of Greater Miami’s shopping centers and retailers will transform
the conventional shopping experience into a refreshingly
interactive and creative event.
GMCVB
25th Annual H.O.T. Challenge Golf Tournament to be held Thursday,
May 13, 2016 at the Miami Beach Golf Club
The GMCVB organizes the Hospitality Open Golf Tournament (H.O.T.)
to fund scholarships for men and women of African heritage
committed to working in the local visitor industry upon their
graduation, as well as the GMCVB’s multicultural tourism
programs. Click here for more information and
a full list of sponsors.
First
Available Visa Interview Date in São Paulo, Brazil is March 24,
2016
The
average wait time in São Paulo, Brazil for a Visa interview
appointment in order to visit the USA is currently 3 days.
Click through to find out the wait time for other top Brazilian
cities.
WWE
Entertainment Ranks #7, #8 and
#16 in Nielsen's Cable Top 25 Ratings for the Week Ending March
13, 2016
WWE's
WrestleMania Week drew record-breaking crowds to
Miami and Beaches in April 2012. WrestleMania Week previously
drew record-breaking crowds to Miami and Beaches.
GMCVB
President & CEO and Convention Sales Team Welcome Prevue
Visionary Summit on March 21, 2016
GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME and the
GMCVB Convention Sales Team will join Miami-based Prevue Magazine
as it kicks off its 2016 Visionary Summit Series with the
“Roadmap for Transforming Meetings” Summit March 21-22, 2016 at
the Nobu Eden Roc Miami Beach.
GMCVB
Promotes Greater Miami and Beaches at Art Basel Hong Kong
GMCVB Associate Vice President of Cultural Tourism George Neary
will be joined by GMCVB Board Chair Bruce Orosz to promote
Greater Miami and Beaches at Art Basel Hong Kong, March 22-27,
2016. The GMCVB will have a featured booth with information on
the destination’s museums, art galleries and cultural venues.
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31st
Annual Winter Music Conference (WMC) Returns to Miami Beach March
21-24, 2016
Now in its 31st consecutive year, the Winter
Music Conference is one of the most publicized annual music
gatherings in the world. A pivotal platform for the advancement
of the industry, WMC attracts thousands of artists and music
industry delegates from 70 countries and over 100,000 event
attendees each year.
The
Business of Health Care: Going Global Conference – March 21, 2016
With the emergence of multinational health care service
providers, biomedical and biotechnology firms, multi-country
joint ventures, medical tourism and advances in technology, the
business of health care has become increasingly global.
2016-2017
VISIT FLORIDA Committee Application Period Now Open
As an industry-driven organization, VISIT FLORIDA’s greatest
strength is the input and guidance it receives from the members
of the Florida tourism industry. To learn more about the new
2016-2017 committee platform and to apply to serve, please click here. Deadline is April 1,
2016.
2016
Miami Open presented by Itaú Hosts Tennis’ Elite March 21 - April
3, 2016
The 2016 Miami Open presented by Itaú will be played March 21 -
April 3, 2016 at Miami-Dade County’s Crandon Park Tennis Center
on Key Biscayne. Catch No.1 ranked and 2015 defending champions
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams in action as they look to defend
their coveted trophies on the tournament’s signature purple
courts.
9th
Annual Miami International Agriculture, Horse & Cattle Show
Returns April 15-17, 2016
Cattle breeders from North America, South America and throughout
the world will meet during the 9th Annual Miami International
Agriculture, Horse & Cattle Show, April 15-17, 2016 at the
Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park.
Save
The Date! Great Park Summit – The Power of Parks 2016 Set for
April 15, 2016
The Great Parks Summit – The Power of Parks 2016 is set for April
15, 2016. Join great people – business, civic and change leaders
who believe that the quality of life in any community begins with
its commitment to a public realm made up of great parks, cultural
and natural areas.
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GMCVB UPDATES
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Media
Relations & Promotions
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GMCVB
Media Relations Hosts Mexican Blogger
GMCVB Media Relations
Team will be hosting a shopping and lifestyle blogger from Mexico
who is visiting Greater Miami March 21-23, 2016.
GMCVB Media Relations
Assists The
Cultured Traveller, UK/Middle East
GMCVB Media Relations
Team will be assisting Alex Benasuli from The Cultured Traveller,
March 25-27, 2016. The Cultured
Traveller webzine is dedicated to luxury travel and
lifestyle, highlighting the most important happenings in the
world of travel and hospitality.
GMCVB Media Relations
Assists Austria's Madame Magazine
GMCVB Media Relations Team will be assisting Austria’s Madame
magazine Deputy editor-in-chief Heike Hass March 27-29, 2016.
Heike Haas is planning an article for a future issue on the new
Patricia and Philip Frost Museum of Science and developments in
Downtown Miami.
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Advertising
& Digital Marketing
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Shop Miami Month
The Shop Miami Month shopping campaign is expected to generate an
estimate of 8.9 million media impressions for the month of March.
Why Hold
Your Meeting In Miami?
Check out our new “Top 10 Reasons To Meet In Miami”
article highlighting some of Miami’s best assets for meetings and
conventions.
GMCVB Social
Media Channels Report Strong February Increase and Impressions
The GMCVB grew fans and followers across all Miami social
channels, including an 11 percent increase from the previous
month on its Instagram channel, @MiamiandBeaches, and a 1 percent
increase on @MiamiandBeaches Twitter. Visit Miami on Facebook
reported 1.4MM organic impressions while Twitter saw 16MM organic
impressions.
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Multicultural
Tourism & Development
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GMCVB
Multicultural Tourism Teams Hosts Tourism Business Awareness
Lunch Meeting in Coconut West Coconut Grove
GMCVB Multicultural Tourism & Development Department hosted
its fourth Tourism Business Awareness lunch meeting on March 11,
2016 in partnership with the Collaborative Development
Corporation in West Coconut Grove. The event was held at KROMA
Art Space & Studio to introduce the GMCVB’s Tourism Business
Enhancement (TBE) Program. The program kicked off with “Miami
Begins with Me” presentation to
help businesses and stakeholders learn about Miami’s robust
tourism sectors including heritage and cultural tourism while
promoting customer service.
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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:
Alliance
of Westchester Travel Agents (AWTA)
April 4-5, 2016
Florida
Road Show
April
18-21, 2016
Arabian
Travel Market 2016 (Dubai, UAE)
April 25-28, 2016
Cruise360
June 1-6, 2016
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Convention
Sales & Services
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GMCVB
Convention Sales Team and Partners Sell Greater Miami at Pharma
Forum in New York City
GMCVB Convention Sales Team will be joined by representatives
from the Biltmore Hotel, Ritz-Carlton Miami Beach, East Hotel,
Mayfair Hotel and the Surfcomber, A Kimpton Hotel who will be
traveling with us to the 12th Annual Pharma Forum March 20-23,
2016 in New York City, NY USA.
Washington
D.C. Sales Office News
GMCVB Convention Sales Team and 12 hotel partners called on
meeting planners in Washington, D.C. Metro area on March 16-17,
2016. Two group lunches were held: one at a restaurant in Old
Town Alexandria, VA USA for 30 clients and another the following
day at Joe’s Stone Crab in Washington D.C. USA. Another reception
was held in Arlington, VA USA for 45 clients
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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
• United States &
Canada
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
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March
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Through
3/31
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Shop
Miami Month
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Through
3/26
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Carnaval
Miami
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3/17-4/10
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Miami-Dade
County Fair & Exposition
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3/21
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Taste
of Tennis Miami
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3/21-3/24
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Winter
Music Conference
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3/21-4/3
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Miami
Open
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3/23
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Vizcaya
Moonlight Garden Tours
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3/25
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Miami
Critical Mass
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3/25
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Viernes
Culturales Arts and Culture Festival
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3/26
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Dance
Now! Presents the Iconic Work of Jose Limon and Daniel Lewis
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3/26
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City
of Hialeah's Eggstravaganza
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3/30-4/3
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Disney
on Ice Presents Frozen
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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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American
Association of Advertising Agencies - Transformation 2016
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3/14-3/17
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Loews Miami Beach
Hotel
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700
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General
Electric-SE Offices - PGS Global
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3/20-3/25
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Fontainebleau Miami
Beach
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105
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