Monday, March 28, 2016

What's Happening this Week in Miami-Dade




HOSPITALITY JOBS, JOBS, JOBS...
RECORD ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD SERVICE JOBS IN GREATER MIAMI AND THE BEACHES REPORTED FOR FEBRUARY 2016 MARKING 6 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS OF CONSECUTIVE JOB INCREASES
Greater Miami's Accommodations and Food Service jobs increased + 0.3 percent in February 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. This marks 6 years and 2 months
of consecutive increased employment in Greater Miami's Accommodations and Food Service Industry. 
Record Greater Miami Accommodations and Food Service Jobs
February 2016
February 2015
% Change
119,900 
119,600 
+0.3% 





 HEADLINES THIS WEEK
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.

April is Miami Sports & Wellness Month!
The GMCVB and Citibank®, the Official Bank Sponsor of Miami Sports & Wellness Month, want you enjoy special discounts to great recreational activities including golf, water sports, running and more this April. Come out and join GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME and the GMCVB Team for the Miami Mascot Madness Kickoff Race at 10 a.m. on March 31 at Museum Park.


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 Miami-Dade County's Tropical Park.


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 31, 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 #12, #13 and #17 in Nielsen's Cable Top 25 Ratings for the Week Ending March 20, 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 Team to Attend 11th Annual Breakfast with Arts & Hospitality on March 31, 2016

On March 31, 2016, GMCVB President & CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME and GMCVB Associate Vice President of Cultural Tourism/LGBT George Neary will attend the 11th Annual Breakfast with Arts & Hospitality at the InterContinental Miami.

Who are the Region’s Most Visionary Citizens? Share Your Nominations with The Miami Herald by March 30, 2016
The Miami Herald has launched an important new initiative to recognize those who are working to make our community a better place to work and live. The Visionary Awards span multiple genres important to our local economy, including culture, art, business, real estate development, philanthropy, civic engagement and healthcare. Details about the nomination process can be found here. The deadline is March 30.


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 Continues Through April 3, 2016
The 2016 Miami Open presented by Itaú continues through 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.


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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