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Clinton Hotel sells for $29m in Miami, USA
Douglas Elliman has announced the sale of Miami Beach’s Clinton Hotel for $28.5M. The commercial division for the national real estate firm, lead in the South Florida market by David Restainer as Douglas Elliman Commercial Florida, was named exclusive broker to market this historic Art Deco property in 2014 and ushered the transaction to closing with a familiar buyer and Maryland-based seller.
IATA AGM 2015: Foxx to deliver keynote as aviation industry meets in Miami
The International Air Transport Association has announced that US secretary of transportation Anthony Foxx will deliver a keynote address at the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting today. Up to 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the global event hosted in Miami by American Airlines, FedEx, UPS and Airlines for America. “Miami will be the capital of the global air transport industry next week as its most senior leaders gather to discuss critical issues such as safety, security, sustainability, meeting passenger demands and revitalizing the air cargo sector,” said Tony Tyler, IATA director general.
Miami International Airport to roll out 44 more SITA kiosks
Miami International Airport continues to introduce technology to improve the passenger experience with the announcement today that the airport has contracted for an additional 44 self-service passport control kiosks.
PortMiami to welcome Carnival Vista from late 2016
PortMiami will be the year-round homeport for Carnival Cruise Line’s largest ship to date, the 133,500-ton Carnival Vista, when it launches six- to eight-day Caribbean cruises beginning in December 2016. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, Carnival Vista will take cruising to new heights, introducing ground-breaking features such as SkyRide, a suspended open-air cycling experience; the world’s first IMAX Theatre on a ship; Kaleid-O-Slide, the line’s first water tube slide; and RedFrog Pub, including the line’s first onboard brewery.
Miami Exotic Car Rentals now accepting Bitcoin
Miami Exotic Car Rentals is one of the first exotic car rental companies in the world to adopt Bitcoin as a method of payment. In their quest to offer superior customer service, Miami Exotic Car Rentals recognises the convenience that Bitcoin offers and the potential benefits clients can take advantage of.
Overnight visitors flock to Miami & the Beaches
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau president William Talbert has announced overnight visitors to Greater Miami & the Beaches for calendar year 2013 surpassed another benchmark with a record-breaking 14.2 million overnight visitors, a 2.2 per cent increase over 2012. “This is the first time the destination has welcomed more than 14 million overnight visitors and marks the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking overnight visitors to the destination,” explained Talbert.
Miami International breaks 40 million passenger barrier in 2013
Miami International Airport ended 2013 by reaching the 40-million passenger mark for the first time in the airport’s 85-year history and setting a new record for annual passengers for the fourth year in a row. Since 2010, when MIA hit the 35.7 million passenger mark for the first time, annual passenger traffic at the airport has increased by more than 12 per cent.
Qatar Airways to launch new flights to Miami
Qatar Airways has announced Miami to be its sixth destination to the US beginning June 10th, 2014. The airline will offer non-stop flights from its hub in Doha four-times per week aboard a Boeing 777.
Miami set for record visitors in 2012
Overnight visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches increased by 3.5% to a record-breaking 13.9 million overnight visitors in 2012, fueled by a 5.2% increase to a record 6.8 million international visitors and an increase of 1.8% to a record 7.1 million domestic visitors, according to Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).
Miami Tours a hit among travelers this holiday season
This holiday season, travelers are heading towards sun soaked Miami to escape the chilly or freezing winters, thanks to Half Price Tour Tickets. The company is the undisputed leader in providing Miami to Key West tours, activities, and other travel options in the region.
Miami-Dade transit on track towards obtaining new rail cars
Miami-Dade County Commissioners today approved a resolution authorizing Miami-Dade Transit to contract heavy rail-car manufacturer AnsaldoBreda to replace Metrorail’s aging fleet.
Fifth annual Miami spa month kicks off
Miami and The Beaches is solidifying its place as a global spa capital as Miami Spa Month returns for a fifth year with a record 38 participating spas.