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GMBHA
Upcoming Event
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Thursday, March 15
SLS Brickell
1300 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
4:00pm - 5:30pm Panel
5:30pm - 7:00 Networker
Wednesday, March 21
Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport
3974 NW S River Dr
Miami, FL 33142
8:00am - 9:30am Breakfast & Tour
Monday, April 30
24th Annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon
JW Marriott Marquis
255 Biscayne Blvd Way
Miami, FL 33131
11:00am- 2:00pm
(not all events are displayed)
For more information please contact, Faheemah at fkhan@gmbha.com
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New Allied Upgrade Members
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New Hotel Members
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Greystone Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Kendall
The Fritz
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Renewed Hotel Members
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Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach
Albion Hotel
Beacon Hotel
Best Western Atlantic Beach Resort
Blue Moon Hotel
Clevelander
Conrad Miami
Courtyard by Marriott South Beach
Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport
Crystal Beach Club
Doubletree Grand Biscayne Bay
El Paseo Hotel
Embassy Suites Miami Airport
EPIC Hotel
Fisher Island
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Four Points by Sheraton
Four Seasons Surf Club
Freehand
Grand Beach Hotel
Grand Beach Hotel Surfside
Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon
Holiday Inn Express Kendall
Holiday Inn Miami Beach
Hyatt Centric
Hyatt Regency Miami
Marriott Stanton South Beach
Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Pritikin Longevity Center
Sagamore Miami Beach
Shore Club
Sonesta Coconut Grove
The Bentley South Beach
The Clay Hotel
The Hotel
The Mutiny Hotel
The National Hotel
The Palms Hotel & Spa
The Redbury South Beach
Regency Hotel Miami
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach
The Royal Palm South Beach - Miami
Thunderbird Hotel
Urbanica The Meridian Hotel
Winter Haven Hotel
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New Allied Members
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Balance Staffing
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami
Duetto Research
ideas-A SAS Company
Scott Baker Photography
Smart Training
TraknProtect
Vision International Philippines
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Renewed Allied Members
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American Airlines
Art Basel
Bal Harbour Shops
Boucher Brothers
Brustman Carrino PR
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Coopertown Everglades Airboat Tour & Restaurant
Dolphin Mall
Expo Convention Contractors
Hard Rock Stadium
Joe's Stone Crab
Layton's Umbrellas
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach Golf Club
Miami Dade Aviation
Miami Seaquarium
miRide
Radio One
Reel City Films
S. FL Auto Association
Smith & Wollensky
Sound Hospitality
STR
Suddath
TLC Engineering
TripAdvisor
United Way
White Toque
York Lock & Key
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E-Directory
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Don't forget to update your profile on our
E-Directory!
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Job Opportunities
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Interested in a new career. Please visit our website for all our hotel and partner member current job openings.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Contact Faheemah for Sponsorship Opportunities
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Dear GMBHA Members and Partners,
We would like to thank our 2016 - 2017 GMBHA Chairman of the Board David Healy, Chair-elect Alex Tonarelli, Secretary Eric Jacobs and Treasurer Raj Singh for their support and dedication.
Please join us in congratulating our 2018 - 2019 Chairman of the Board Alex Tonarelli, Chair-elect Robert Hill, Secretary Curtis Crider and Treasurer David Healy and Board of Directors.
Our "Hot Topics in Technology" event at the Confidante Miami Beach was filled with high energy, innovative conversations moderated by Reuben Martinez, President, HGIC and with a brilliant panel. Special thanks to Keith Butz, General Manager, The Confidante. Topics included security, social media, marketing, AI, Cyber Security and the importance of infrastructure with a 5 year plan. Many thanks to our Event Sponsors Hotwire Communications and to our table sponsors Ipfone and Wavetechs.
Please join us in congratulating our 2018 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners. How lucky are we to have so many hotels in Greater Miami & the Beaches!
We appreciate our new and renewed Hotel, Allied and Allied Upgrade Members and hope to see you soon at one of our upcoming events
Save the date for our upcoming 24th Annual Inn Key Awards Luncheon! Our event will be held on Monday, April 30th at the JW Marriott Marquis.
Robert Hill,
GMBHA Chair Elect and General Manager, InterContinental Miami;
Wendy Kallergis,
President & CEO, GMBHA and
Alex Tonarelli,
GMBHA Chair and Managing Director, Loews Miami Beach Hotel
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David Healy,
Past Chair, GMBHA & Vice President, Graham Companies &
Wendy Kallergis,
President & CEO, GMBHA
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Alex Tonarelli,GMBHA Chairman of the Board and Managing Director, Loews Miami Beach Hotel,
City Manager Jimmy Morales; Wendy Kallergis, President & CEO, GMBHA; Mayor Dan Gelber;
Robert Hill, Vice Chair and General Manager, InterContinental Miami
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Raj Singh, General Manager, Sea View Hotel;
Wendy Kallergis, President & CEO, GMBHA;
David Healy, Vice President, Graham Companies and
Scott Berman, Principal and Industry Leader, Hospitality & Leisure Group, PwC
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& Team
President & CEO
GMBHA
GMBHA Team
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Adison Heyne
Membership Sales Manager, Educational Development & Outreach
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Faheemah Khan
Marketing & Events Manager
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2018 Executive Board of Directors
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Alex Tonarelli
Managing Director
Loews Miami Beach Hotel
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Curtis Crider
General Manager
Sonesta Coconut Grove - Miami
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David Healy
Vice President & General Manager
Shula's Hotel & Golf Club
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Florencia Tabeni
VP Operations & Development
MDM Hotel Group
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Lucy Martin
General Manager
Celino South Beach |
Matthias Kammerer
Managing Director
Biltmore Hotel |
Peggy Benua
General Manager
Dream South Beach Hotel & Spa |
Raj Singh
General Manager
Sea View Hotel |
Robert Hill
General Manager
InterContinental Miami |
Scott D. Berman
Principal and Industry Leader, Hospitality & Leisure Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
Steve Boucher
President & CEO
Boucher Brothers, Inc. |
Tim Nardi
VP Hotel Operations
MENIN Hospitality |
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2018 Board of Directors
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Brian Vujnovic
VP & Director of Operations
Robert Finvarb Companies
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Carol Henderson
Director
Brightline
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Chris Sariego
VP & General Manager
Delano |
Christof Pignet
General Manager
Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach |
Clavel Jacques-Louis
General Manager
Embassy Suites Miami Airport |
Constantino Papadopulos
General Manager
Holiday Inn |
Dan Normandin
General Manager
Four Seasons Hotel Miami |
David Feder
VP & Managing Director
Trump National Doral Miami |
Ericka Nelson
General Manager
EPIC Miami, A Kimpton Hotel |
Florencia Rotemberg
General Manager
JW Marriott Marquis Miami
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Gabriel Castrillon
General Manager
Hyatt Regency Miami
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Gilberto Garcia-Tunon
General Manager
The Raleigh Hotel |
Jared Galbut
Managing Principal
MENIN Hospitality |
John Sullivan
General Manager
Miami Beach Edition |
Jon Wubbena
General Manager
DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center |
Joseph Pasterkiewicz
Regional VP
PSAV Presentation Services |
Julie Grimes
Managing Partner
DoubleTree Grand by Hilton/ Hilton Bentley |
Keith Butz
General Manager
The Confidante |
Lina Santiago
Regional Manager of Sales Promotions & Community Relations for FL, Latin America, & Caribbean
American Airlines |
Mary Rogers
VP & General Manager
Fontainebleau Miami Beach |
Michael Hooper
General Manager
Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon |
Mike Manzari
General Manager
Marriott Stanton South Beach |
Ray Valentino
VP of Operations
Hilton Miami Downtown/ Resorts World Bimini |
Rick Ueno
General Manager
W South Beach |
Robert Gaymer-Jones
President
Blue Horse Hotel Management Group |
Robert Lowe
General Manager
Mandarin Oriental, Miami |
Sase Gjorsovski
General Manager
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach |
Scott Geraghty
Chief Operating Officer
Faena Miami Beach |
Suzanne Amaducci-Adams
Partner
Bilzin Sumberg |
Valeria Nowotny
SVP Hotel Operations
SBE Hotel Group |
2018 Board of Directors - Ex Oficio
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William D. Talbert III
President & CEO
GMCVB
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Gregory Bohan
Instructor/ Special Projects
Florida Atlantic University
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Assistant Director
PortMiami
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Joe Napoli
Chief of Staff & Senior Policy Advisor
Miami-Dade Aviation Department
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Michael Cheng
Interim Dean
FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
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Associate Dean & E.M. Statler Professor
FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
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Shelly Fano
Director of Hospitality Mgmt Program
Miami-Dade college - Hospitality Institute
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Chair Emeritus
Eric Jacobs
Vice President
On Stream Media
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GMBHA congratulates Lester Sola
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Lester Sola appointed Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department
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On February 16, Lester Sola was appointed Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. He will oversee operations at Miami International Airport (MIA) and four general aviation (GA) airports throughout Miami-Dade County, which together generate $33.7 billion in business revenue and support more than 280,000 direct and indirect jobs. MIA leads the way, handling more than 44 million passengers and more than two million tons of cargo annually, placing it among America's busiest international passenger and cargo airports.
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GMBHA Hot Topics in Technology
The Confidante Miami Beach
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Top l-r:
Alberto Santana,
SVP Sales, Service Optimization,
Amadeus Hospitality;
Craig Corbin,
Director of IT, Fontainebleau Miami Beach;
Jason Doebrich,
Director of Technology, Mandarin Oriental Miami;
Wendy Kallergis,
President & CEO, GMBHA;
Reuben Martinez,
President, HGIC;
Aubrey Bernard,
Chief Hospitality Officer, Ipfone and
Mihai Bote,
Director of Technology, EAST, Miami Swire Hotels
Bottom l-r: Our Event Sponsors, Hotwire Communications; Joe Ferst, Gina Torino, Coral Lugaro and Jeff Schmidt
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GMBHA Legal Panel with
GMBHA's Hospitality Legal Council
Thursday, March 15, 2018
SLS Brickell
For Sponsorship Opportunities please contact Faheemah, fkhan@gmbha.com
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Attractions, Arts & Cultural and Community based non-profits
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Museum of Ice Cream is excited to announce that they have extended their fourth location one final time to welcome visitors and locals of Miami, Florida. After a successful few months, Museum of Ice Cream is extending its SOLD OUT stay through the end of April!
Since opening its doors in December 2017, Museum of Ice Cream has provided jobs for over 100 local Miami residents and has welcomed over 100,000 visitors to date into their four-story OMA designed building. Inspired by Miami's vibrant culture and energy, Museum of Ice Cream aims to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all to thrive in and enjoy. For its last extension, Museum of Ice Cream is excited to welcome Miami Beach locals and visitors for their final opportunity to experience the global phenomenon that is MOIC. Visits travel through four floors of a multi-sensory tasting experience at the famed OMA designed-ocean front property at Faena District.
Tickets for the extension are on sale at
museumoficecream.com for dates ranging from 3/2/18-4/29/18.
Museum of Ice Cream Miami is open Wednesday-Monday. Tickets include tons of delectable tastings and new in-house treats available only at the Miami location! Tickets are $38 per person (children under 2 are free) and are available in advance online-only.
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Join Frost Science every first and third Friday of the month to rock out with a retro throwback to classic laser light spectacles you know and love. From Pink Floyd to Daft Punk, we're fusing music from some of the greatest artist of our time with old-school laser light visuals-all under the Planetarium's 67-foot dome.
Click here to view Frost Science Upcoming Events
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Jungle Island is making its long-awaited return this spring, with a number of exciting new amenities it can't wait to debut.
Exciting new features for guests of all ages to enjoy will be launched, including water play elements, an indoor-state-of-the-art trampoline park, an outdoor skydiving wind tunnel, thrilling escape rooms, and an upscale beach restaurant. The 'Tree Walk Village', an aerial play and rope course experience, will also make its debut, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere found nowhere else in South Florida.
Jungle Island is also raising the standard for events with newly renovated event spaces. With over 58,000 square feet of newly renovated event space, Bloom Ballroom is bringing new experiences with architectural innovation that brings natural and built environments together.
On March 10th, Jungle Island will present an "Animal Ambassadors" theme where kids will learn about animals and pick their favorite one to represent. After choosing, they will make animal-inspired fabric headbands to decorate.
Part of the park's mission is to bring guests unique interactive animal experiences, while also promoting the conservation of both the animals and the planet. As Jungle Island works on reopening its park area with enhanced amenities, it has been providing residents, schools and businesses with the opportunity to experience the Jungle in their own backyards.
To book your adventure with Jungle Island contact us at: (305) 400-7230 or email
events@jungleisland.com
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Miami Beach Garden Tour - Saturday, March 10, 2018
Book early for one of our most popular events of the year. You'll visit spectacular gardens, discovering the tropical worlds hidden behind the gates of some of Miami Beach's finest homes. Each garden has its own style and enticing features such as pools, water views, secluded patios and decorative plantings. The tour begins at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. New this year a transportation option to shuttle to the gardens. View the Miami Beach Garden Club's Flower Show, shop our Gems & Junque Bazaar and native plant sale.
Click here to purchase tickets
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Japanese Spring Festival - Sunday March 25, 2018
Immerse in the culture of Japan at Miami Beach Botanical Garden's annual Japanese Spring Festival, celebrating Miami Beach's friend with Japan. Acitivites include: Taiko drumming, Kimono Fashion Show, Ikebana floral design demonstration and Workshop, Origami lessons, Authentic Japanese Tea Ceremony Children's arts corner & storytelling, Anime-themed vendors, Japanese inspired face painting an Bento lunch boxes and snacks available for purchase. Kimono Japanese inspired attire recommended for all. Free and open to public 10am - 5pm
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Sensory Saturday
Saturday, March 11th 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Great sensory experiences await you and your child in this special event designed for children with sensory processing disorders and general development delays as well as their families. Lights and sounds will be dimmed to create a comfortable environment for your little ones to explore. Participate in sensory based activities to improve their ability to process and regulate sensory information. Watch a sensory-friendly stage performance, and engage in entertaining movement based activities. Join a special training, Distinguishing Between Medical Issues & Behaviors, led by staff from the South Florida Autism Charter School. To receive a social story booklet, please RSVP to
sensorysaturday@miamichildrensmuseum.org
or call (305) 373-5437 ex
t. 126. MCM opens to the public at 11:00 am.
International Women's Day
Thursday, March 8th 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us in our Art Studio as we celebrate International Women's Day. We will be creating art inspired by an amazing female artist: Yayoi Kusama. Help us decorate our large papier-mâché balls or create your own sculptures and cover them with a variety of polka dots!
Experience Passover
Wednesday, March 28th 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Even if you are celebrating for the first time, come celebrate the Passover with special activities! Make a matzah cover, and design a cup for Elijah. Then, join the PJ Library at 2 pm for a fun story time, decorate a placemat for the Seder, and munch on matzah.
Mini Read-along Monday
Monday, March 12th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
It's Literacy Month here at MCM, and it's time to celebrate all things reading. Picture storybooks are the perfect way to ignite your child's passion for words and stories and develop their early literacy skills. So join us as we go beyond the pages of the books and explore the words through the messiest of Messy Plays after reading Listen to Rain, watching a performance of Pete the Cat and catching the rhythm with instruments like the little girl from I Got The Rhythm.
Target Free Third Friday
Friday, March 16th 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thanks to the generosity of Target Corporation, visitors can roam the Museum free of charge, every third Friday of each month, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Due to the number of visitors on Target Free Third Fridays, we suggest leaving strollers at home or in the car.
Miami Children's Museum is located on Watson Island at
980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132.
To contact the Museum, please call 305.373.KIDS (5437)
or to reach us via fax, dial 305.373.KID1 (5431).
Buy a Day, Get 2018 FREE!
Now through March 11, buy one day admission ticket and get a 2018 annual pass for FREE! Enjoy unlimited visits PLUS admission to special events like Bunny Palooza, Splashtacular Summer and Monster Splash Halloween Bash!
Miami Seaquarium Spring Camp-March 26 - 30
Springtime brings excitement with the return of Spring Camp. During the week long 'Bubbles of Fun' Spring Camp, campers will be a part of interactive and hands on experience while they learn about life under the sea!
Each day campers will enjoy marine mammal shows, animal interactions, arts & crafts and Bunny Palooza activities
! Sign up early and save $20 off regular camp price. Early registration offer ends March 16!
Bunny Palooza-March 30 - April 1
Save the date and bring your family for a hip-hopping weekend of egg hunts, a visit from the Easter Bunny, unlimited rides, bounce houses, live entertainment, parades, Kids Foam Zone and more!
https://www.miamiseaquarium.com/bpweb
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Live on Lincoln
Lincoln Road continues to add to its lineup of cultural pursuits with an ongoing-lineup of live performances and events, free and open to the public. Below is a selection of March 2018 scheduled performances, taking place at 1111 Lincoln Road:
March 3- The Rachelle Coba Band, 1:00-4:00pm
March 4- The Mike Cady Jazz and Blues Band, 1:00-4:00pm
March 10- The Sunshine Junkanoo Band, 2:00-4:00pm
March 11- The Maryel Epps Jazz Ensemble, 1:00-4:00pm
March 17- The Zarabanda Salsa Project, 1:00-4:00pm
March 18- The Jean P Jam Reggae, 1:00-4:00pm
March 24- The Felipe Fontanelle Brazilian Project, 1:00-4:00pm
March 25- Idania Alvarez y Yo Soy el Son, 1:00-4:00pm
Lincoln Road is an iconic pedestrian district, located in Miami Beach, Florida, that serves as a hub for modern culture-seekers, both local and international. It is home to the New World Center concert hall, historic Colony Theatre managed by resident Miami New Drama company, and ArtCenter/South Florida, a collection of studios and gallery spaces for artists. Lincoln Road also features over 200 designer boutiques, national retail stores and fine restaurants and bars. For additional information, visit us online at http://www.lincolnrd.com.
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