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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Selected by Westcourt as the Hotel Partner for Downtown Orlando
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces a new partnership with JMA Ventures and Machete Group to develop the boutique luxury brand’s first location in Orlando. The new hotel will be located adjacent to the Kia Center arena, as part of Westcourt’s new mixed-use sports and entertainment development that will offer a variety of expansive experiences for visitors and locals alike.
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority Invites Travelers to Savor Summer
With summer in full swing, Miami Beach continues to offer new experiences for travelers to discover in the month of August. From candlelit musical concerts to decadent, multi- course menus at notable restaurants to cultural wonders and exhibitions, visitors can easily expand their travel horizons this season and enjoy signature savings on hotel stays. The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) has recently introduced a number of resources to help make planning seamless.
‘Dine Out Lauderdale’ Returns with Unbeatable Flavors from August 1 to September 30
Prepare to indulge your tastebuds with the return of Visit Lauderdale’s “Dine Out Lauderdale” restaurant months. This gastronomic extravaganza invites food enthusiasts to savor the best of Greater Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant dining scene with specially crafted menus at unbeatable prices. From August 1 to September 30, over 150 restaurants throughout the destination will feature menus at $35, $45, $55 or a luxe option for $75 to please every palate.
Museum of Ice Cream Returns to Miami With A New Permanent Location at Miami Worldcenter
Get ready, Miami! Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC), a global experiential brand known for its immersive, multi-sensory experiums inspired by ice cream, is making a sweet return to the Magic City on September 6 with a new permanent location where interactive museum meets playground at Miami Worldcenter in Downtown Miami. Tickets are now on sale online.
Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority Takes Travelers Beyond the Beach This Season
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) is giving travelers and beach-goers the tools they need to effortlessly go beyond the beach and make future plans through immersive technology. The new EXP Miami Beach Tours App, now available on Apple and Google, EXP Miami Beach Tours (EXPMiamiBeach.Tours), serves as an extension of the Experience Miami Beach App, a guide for sunseekers that delivers insider takes on the best ways to experience Miami Beach. EXP Miami Beach Tours App users can choose from a selection of curated itineraries including video and visual highlights and pins that allow travelers to self-guide their own day, weekend or week on Miami Beach.
Miami Beach Prepares to Welcome Returning Events and Debut Experiences in May
Miami Beach is set to host a variety of returning and new events in May, all developed to bring the community and visitors experiences set amongst a world-famous landscape. The Hyundai Air & Sea Show will return over Memorial Day Weekend to present “The Greatest Show Above Earth,” taking over the shores of Miami Beach on May 25th and 26th from noon to 6 p.m.
Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic Comes Back to Miami
Public Event to Be Held at the JW Marriott Marquis on April 3, with Exclusive Experiences and Insights into the Country’s Tourism Scene
The Don CeSar completes full renovation in Florida
Managed by Davidson Resorts, the top-to-bottom renovation embraces the hotel’s 93-year history as a beloved Gulf Coast icon while seamlessly fusing modern amenities.
Universal Orlando Resort to reopen next week
Universal Parks & Resorts has announced plans to begin a phased reopening of Universal Orlando Resort from June 5th. The reopening will include a “wide range of new and enhanced best practice health, safety and hygiene procedures” based on guidelines from the CDC.
Take a virtual trip with Florida Beach Finder
In partnership with Google, Visit Florida completed a four-month odyssey to capture stunning images of all 825 miles of coast in the Sunshine State using Street View Trekker technology.
Norwegian launches flights to Tampa Bay, Florida
Norwegian’s non-stop service to Tampa Bay has commenced, offering consumers an affordable way to access Florida’s west coast. The new service will operate twice-weekly from London Gatwick to Tampa International Airport.
Wow launches low-cost flights to Orlando
The inaugural flight to Orlando International Airport will depart on December 18th, with flights departing from London Gatwick and Edinburgh via Reykjavik.