MEET IN MIAMI
Organize an event that attendees will rave about long after their selfies are shared. With more than 66,000 hotel rooms, plentiful nonstop domestic and international flights, state-of-the-art meeting spaces to accommodate any group size, year-round outdoor dining, vibrant arts and cultural offerings, and world-famous beaches, Greater Miami & Miami Beach is a meetings and conventions destination that does more than tick boxes on a planner’s checklist. It sails that checklist across the turquoise ocean.
MEET AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL
Conveniently situated only 12 miles from Miami International Airport and six miles from Downtown Miami and PortMiami, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) is readily accessible to domestic and international travelers alike. Spanning four sunny city blocks in the heart of Miami Beach, the Center offers easy access to the historic Art Deco District, spectacular beaches, inspiring art and culture, luxurious resorts, delectable fine dining and shopping on iconic Lincoln Road.
THE ART OF MEETINGS BEGINS AT THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
The Miami Beach Convention Center is the stunning centerpiece of Greater Miami & Miami Beach’s meetings and conventions offerings.
Re-imagined following a $640-million renovation, the enhanced MBCC includes a magnificent new 60,000-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom, 500,000 sq. ft. of flexible exhibition space, expansive pre-function areas that are bathed in sunlight, a dramatic Grand Lobby to support registration and welcome activities, 84 breakout rooms and 2,100 miles of Cat 6 cabling to support all IT communications.
Surrounding the MBCC are nine acres of public green area (Pride Park and Collins Canal Park) that can serve as incremental event space, plus $10.2 million worth of inspiring art by internationally acclaimed artists and so much more.
UNCONVENTIONAL MEETINGS AND EVENTS
The Center’s focus on comfortable, flexible spaces, top-notch meeting services, inspiring artwork, invigorating greenery, and a strong commitment to sustainable business practices and green building features sets a new standard for meetings and conventions. The chef de cuisine elevates the traditional food and beverage experience by infusing local flavors into every menu, while the Center’s robust IT infrastructure ensures you are always connected, even in a hybrid event setting.
THE CONVENTION CENTER DISTRICT
The re-imagined Miami Beach Convention Center is a destination unto itself: a lively hub of activity connecting the arts, cultural and business communities in tropical Miami Beach. A six-acre green space (Pride Park) lies to the west of the Center, offering a flexible lawn for special events, native landscaping for relaxing in the shade and a lively public plaza. Along the north side, Collins Canal Park offers three acres of lush space lined with stunning interactive sculptures to inspire visitors, perfect for intimate outdoor receptions, while the new Rum Room + Venu provide additional customizable indoor and outdoor event spaces with curated culinary offerings. The Center’s immediate proximity to museums, theaters, concert halls, cafes, gardens and shopping makes it the ideal setting for the discerning planner. Coming soon, the Center’s new connecting headquarter hotel will make hosting conventions in Miami Beach a breeze.
ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES IN THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER AREA
• Miami Beach Botanical Garden (.1 miles) Founded in 1962, this lush 2.6-acre urban oasis adjacent to the MBCC is a perfect setting for intimate off-site receptions.
• Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach (.1 miles) Honoring the six million Jews who died in the Holocaust, the Memorial is open for reflection with free admission 365 days a year.
• Washington Avenue (.1 miles) Take a stroll and explore this stretch of cafes, shopping, hotels, museums, art and restaurants.
• The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater (.2 miles) A 2,200-seat Art Deco gem that played host to many 1960s TV shows and is now the home to the latest in music, comedy and other live entertainment. An excellent off-site choice for general sessions or large presentations.
• New World Symphony at the New World Center (.3 miles) Be inspired by the finest contemporary and classical music and enjoy a symphonic concert under the stars. Designed by star-architect Frank Gehry, the New World Center at Soundscape Park is a dynamic event space, offering virtual connectivity, recording suites and a dramatic rooftop garden.
• Lincoln Road (.4 miles) Iconic Lincoln Road is a shopping, dining and entertainment mecca featuring unique boutiques, designer stores, art galleries and restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy people-watching al fresco and enjoy Miami Beach’s ambiance.
• Española Way (.5 miles) Tucked away on a palm tree-lined pedestrian-only street with string lights twinkling overhead, Española Way is a charming historic throwback in the heart of South Beach. The two-block corridor was designed to resemble the romantic Mediterranean villages of Spain and France.
• Beaches (.5 miles) Take a well-deserved break and enjoy Miami Beach’s celebrated sand and surf! Soak up the sun, stroll on soft white sand and take a refreshing swim in sparkling azure waters.
• The Bass (.8 miles) Immerse yourself in dynamic contemporary art exhibitions at The Bass, enjoying pop-up projects, lectures, concerts and free family days. The Bass also offers indoor and outdoor reception spaces for intimate gatherings at the museum and in adjacent Collins Park.
• Miami Beach Golf Club (1 mile) In the heart of Miami Beach, the Miami Beach Golf Club is a cornerstone of the community. The Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest-designed course consists of 18 holes with a par of 72.
• Ocean Drive (1 mile) Lined with quaint, pastel-hued Art Deco buildings and hotels, restaurants, boutique beach shops and more, this oceanfront street is the place to go for some excellent people-watching.
• Lummus Park (1 mile) Part of the Art Deco District, historic Lummus Park has been the backdrop to many film and TV scenes. This popular beachfront park can host large-scale outdoor events on Miami Beach.
For more venue options within one mile of the Miami Beach Convention Center, visit MiamiMeetings.com.
• Four Exhibition Halls offering 500,000 sq. ft. of configurable and contiguous space
• A new 100,000-sq.-ft. Grand Lobby on the west side of the building to support easy registration
• Magnificent 60,000-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom, with adjacent 18,000-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom pre-function space
• Four Junior Ballrooms:
» Sunset Vista Room, with dramatic park views, outdoor terrace and flexible pre-function areas at 19,714 sq. ft.
» Ocean Drive Room, 15,858 sq. ft.
» Lincoln Road Room, 16,020 sq. ft.
» Art Deco Room, 12,266 sq. ft.
• 84 Meeting Rooms (sizes vary depending on configuration)
• New total square footage of 1.4 million sq. ft.
• Three acres of public green space named Collins Canal Park to the north
• Six acres of public green space to the west (Pride Park)
• New Rum Room + Venu with approx. 5,500 sq. ft. of combined special event space
• 800 rooftop parking spaces
• Multimillion dollar, newly constructed 10,000-sq.-ft. full-sized production kitchen (exclusively managed by Sodexo Live!), complete with a pastry shop, to produce restaurant-quality meals for one to more than 10,000 guests
• Art by internationally acclaimed artists worth $10.2 million
• More than 1,600 miles of fiber optic cabling and 480 miles of copper wiring installed to support IT communications and redundancy for all data transfer
• State-of-the-art WiFi network to provide expanded and customized services in the Center’s outdoor spaces
• Free basic WiFi services for all visitors in all common areas and meeting rooms, provided by Smart City Networks®
Learn more about the Miami Beach Convention Center at MiamiBeachConvention.com
For information about the MBCC’s commitment to supporting sustainability and climate change actions, visit MiamiBeachConvention.com/sustainability. To learn about its commitment to providing an accessible experience, visit MiamiBeachConvention.com/accessibility
Plan your next unforgettable event today by visiting MiamiMeetings.com
HOW CAN THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU HELP YOU?
Partner with the GMCVB’s Meetings team and receive...
Site-Selection Assistance
• Hotels
• Off-site venues/special event facilities
• Identify your convention and trade show options
• Qualified distribution of RFPs
• Site visit itinerary coordination
Meeting Marketer
• Electronic marketing tools for your attendance builders (evites)
• Promotional materials
• Microsite
• Maps
• Pocket-sized city guides
• Images and customized videos
• Specialty guides (shopping, family fun, multicultural)
• Welcome letters from local officials
Convention Services
• Provide referrals for:
» Audiovisual services
» Caterers
» Decorators
» DMCs
» Housing services
» Speakers
» Staffing services
» Tour operators
» Transportation
» Specialized facilities
» Entertainment
» Activities
• Provide promotional and printed materials
• Provide welcome banners
• Provide dining recommendations
• Provide city information desks
• Featured in online calendar of events
GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU PARTNER HOTELS
Total: 230 hotels/41,684 rooms
Airport Area/Miami Springs: 23 hotels/5,240 rooms
Central Dade: 12 hotels/1,842 rooms
Coral Gables/Coconut Grove/Key Biscayne: 13 hotels/2,465 rooms
Doral: 11 hotels/2,168 rooms
Downtown Miami/Brickell: 34 hotels/8,963 rooms
Miami Beach: 110 hotels/15,985 rooms
North Miami-Dade: 5 hotels/630 rooms
South Miami-Dade/Homestead: 2 hotels/141 rooms
Surfside/Bal Harbour/ Sunny Isles Beach/Aventura: 20 hotels/4,017 rooms
CONVENTION & CONFERENCE CENTER
Miami Beach Convention Center: $640M LEED® Silver-certified, 60,000-sq.-ft. multipurpose ballroom; 84 breakout rooms totaling 183,000 sq. ft.; four exhibit halls totaling nearly 500,000 sq. ft. and nine acres of green space
GREATER MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH QUICK GLANCE FACT SHEET
AVERAGE MONTHLY HIGH TEMPERATURE
January – March: 75-79°F
April – June: 83-88°F
July – September: 89-89°F
October – December: 77-85°F
Annual Average: 83°F
MAJOR PROJECT PIPELINE
Miami Beach Convention Center Headquarter Hotel
HOTEL TAXES
Miami Beach: Guestroom 14% / Food & Beverage 9%
Bal Harbour: Guestroom 11% / Food & Beverage 9%
Surfside: Guestroom 11% / Food & Beverage 9%
All other areas of Miami-Dade: Guestroom 13% / Food & Beverage 9%
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MIA)
With a lineup of nearly 100 airlines, MIA is the second-busiest U.S. airport for international passengers and offers more flights from Latin America and the Caribbean than any other U.S. airport.
PORTMIAMI (CRUISE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD)
Nearly 7 million passengers pass through the port every year.
SPORTING/EVENT VENUES
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts: Ziff Opera House, 2,400 seats; John S. & James L. Knight Concert Hall, 2,200 seats
Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater: 2,713 seats
Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino: Approximately 16,000 seats
Hard Rock Stadium: Miami Dolphins and University of Miami football, Miami Open Tennis and Formula 1 Racing, 65,000 seats
Hialeah Park Casino: 20,000 seats
Homestead-Miami Speedway: NASCAR, 36,000 seats, plus skybox suites, championship club seats and infield track seats
Kaseya Center: Miami HEAT basketball, approximately 20,000 seats
loanDepot park: Miami Marlins baseball, 37,446 seats
Ocean Bank Convocation Center: Florida International University, 5,000 seats
Watsco Center: University of Miami, 8,000 seats
