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Miami airport upgrades international passenger facilities
Beginning this August, international passengers flying American Airlines to Miami International Airport will be welcomed to the United States by a new three-level, 400,000- square-foot Federal Inspection Service area twice the size of the existing Concourse E facility. The dazzling new area is located in the middle of North Terminal and is adjacent to Concourse D skytrain station 3, for quick access from any of the 47 gates in North Terminal within four minutes.
Record visitor numbers for Miami
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced overnight visitors to Greater Miami and the beaches grew 6.7 per cent to a record-breaking 13.4 million in 2011. This was fuelled by a 7.2 per cent increase to a record 6.5 million international visitors and an increase of 6.2 per cent to a record 6.9 million domestic visitors.
New Attraction now open at Miami Seaquarium
New Underwater Helmet Diving Experience at Miami Seaquarium brings park guests up close to Reef Aquarium Residents.
Miamirentalcars.com announces pay now car rental
Miami travelers looking to reserve their rental car online can now take advantage of up to 25% off their car rental.
Frederick P. Wong Jr., Seaport Operations Manager, North America’s Leading Cruise Port: Miami
Frederick P. Wong Jr., Seaport Operations Manager, North America’s Leading Cruise Port: Miami
Miami Airport sees passenger traffic soar
Passenger traffic at Miami International Airport continued to surge in the first half of 2011 with total volume up 6.8 percent through June, according to statistics from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.
Visitor numbers up in Miami
Miami saw a record number of visitors in 2010, with a surge in overnight stays by international holidaymakers fuelling demand. According to the latest statistics from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau the city recorded a total of 12.6 million overnight visitors last year, an increase of 5.6 per cent on the previous year.
Arts and culture take center stage in Miami
Visitors to Miami with agendas beyond the perfect poolside mojito have never been disappointed exploring the city’s lively arts scene.
“Miami Tourism cares” initiative announced
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is spearheading an effort to support the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.
Sonesta Announces new Mikado Hotel Miami
Tibor Hollo, Chairman and President of Florida East Coast Realty (FECR), one of South Florida’s pre-eminent developers, has announced plans to start construction this June on Sonesta Mikado Hotel Miami, a 252-key mixed-use hotel with oversized rooms and double suites, featuring 119 luxury residences as well as office and retail space.
Miami on legendary hotel reopenings in 2008 @ WTM 2007
Breaking Travel News interviews Miami at World Travel Market 2007.
Miami Beach`s Grand Dame - A Bit of History
Miami Beach, FL—For 42 years, the Eden Roc has graced Miami Beach’s pristine Golden Mile at 45th Street and Collins Avenue. Its 1950s and 60s hey day established it not only as a legendary landmark, but as South Florida’s premier resort property sought by many of the nation’s top entertainers and celebrities.