Greater Miami and the Beaches: a formula for successful meetings.Why meet in Miami? Greater Miami and the Beaches have a formula for success few can match. A sophisticated and exciting international city, Miami attracts visitors with top-rated hotels, beaches, water sports water sports Urophilia, see there , tennis, golf, great shopping, dining, and fabled nightlife perfect for celebrity spotting. MEETING FACILITIES Located in close proximity to our fabulous beaches, historic Art Deco art deco (ärt dĕkō`; är dākō`, ärt) or art moderne (är môdĕrn`, ärt) District, or in the heart of downtown, Greater Miami's first-class facilities offer state-of-the-art technology and are equipped to provide elaborate exhibition displays, audiovisual setups and United Nations-style simultaneous translations. All are convenient to area shopping, dining, and exciting nightlife. Most recent developments include a $13 million renovation of the Miami Beach Miami Beach, city (1990 pop. 92,639), Dade co., SE Fla., on an island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean; inc. 1915. It is connected to Miami by four causeways. Convention Center. Nearly $3 million went into upgrading the telecommunications infrastructure, placing the Miami Beach Convention Center at the forefront of meeting and exhibitor technologies. With 1 million square feet of exhibition space, unlimited floor load capacity, 35-foot ceilings, and 68 adjacent, re-configurable meeting rooms, it continues to be a leader in convention facilities. Plans are under way to add a 60,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art ballroom. ACCOMMODATIONS Greater Miami and the Beaches offer 486 hotels and motels with more than 48,000 rooms for group and meeting business. Accommodations range from luxurious to budget-conscious. Convenient downtown, beach, and airport locations; superb service; spectacular views; first-class recreational facilities; and award-winning dining are only part of the hotel amenities that attract millions of visitors annually to our destination. Some hotels and resorts specialize in down-filled pillows and in-room hot tubs; others sport world-famous golf courses, tennis courts, and health spas. More than 8,000 guest rooms have been added in the past two years. The Miami area welcomed two new Ritz Carlton properties, one on Key Biscayne This article is about the island named Key Biscayne. For the village on the island of the same name, see Key Biscayne, Florida. For the tennis tournament sometimes referred to as Key Biscayne, see Miami Masters. and one in Coconut Grove, and another is on the way on Miami Beach. Sonesta Hotel opened in the Grove, and a second Sonesta is scheduled to open next year. The Mandarin Oriental, J. W. Marriott, and South Beach Marriott hotels were also part of the hotel boom. Numerous economy lodging rooms were also added. AMENITIES Surrounded by the gentle swells of the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean [Lat.,=of Atlas], second largest ocean (c.31,800,000 sq mi/82,362,000 sq km; c.36,000,000 sq mi/93,240,000 sq km with marginal seas). Physical Geography Extent and Seas , Greater Miami takes pride in its turquoise waters, sunny skies, and year-round temperatures averaging 76 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to natural beauty, myriad attractions, recreational activities, and museums, our festivals and fairs add a spicy sense of fun. With more than 7,000 exceptional places to eat, the area offers world-class cuisine and superior service. Sizzling siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. nightlife and infinite shopping are just part of the magical appeal of this community. ATTRACTIONS Greater Miami and the Beaches are home to numerous theaters, museums, performing arts venues, and historical parks such as the Art Deco Historic District, Biscayne National Park Biscayne National Park Preserve, southeastern Florida, U.S. Located 20 mi (32 km) south of Miami, with an area of 172,925 acres (70,035 hectares), it consists mostly of coral reef and water containing some 33 keys that form a north-to-south chain separating Biscayne Bay from , Everglades National Park, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Miami Metrozoo Miami MetroZoo is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. It is located in southern unincorporated Miami-Dade County southwest of the city of Miami and west of the village of Palmetto Bay. , and Miami Seaquarium--an exciting variety to suit your group's tastes. AN INTERNATIONAL CITY Often called the "Gateway to the Americas," Miami's multicultural flair gives this international city a rhythm and style all its own. From Europe, the Caribbean, Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Canada, and Asia, Miami draws international commerce and tourism like a natural beacon. For the international visitor, Miami hosts the consulates and trade bureaus of more than 60 countries. THE AIRPORT A vital link in Greater Miami's international connections, Miami International Airport Miami International Airport (IATA: MIA, ICAO: KMIA, FAA LID: MIA) is a public airport located eight miles (13 km) northwest of the central business district of Miami, in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. (MIA MIA n. A member of the armed services who is reported missing following a combat mission and whose status as to injury, capture, or death is unknown. [m(issing) i(n) a(ction). ) is renowned for its efficiency and ease of travel. Centrally located, Miami International Airport is ranked the ninth-busiest in the world, providing nonstop and direct flights to and from 176 domestic and international destinations daily, with service by 140 air carriers. PORT OF MIAMI Greater Miami's location at the crossroads of the Western Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Part of Earth comprising North and South America and the surrounding waters. Longitudes 20° W and 160° E are often considered its boundaries. has made this city a vibrant and vital hub for oceanic travel and trade. More than 3 million passengers annually pass through the Port of Miami, which is often called the "Cruise Capital of the World." Some visitors and convention-goers enhance their stay in Greater Miami and the Beaches by embarking on pre-or post-meeting cruises. Our growing reputation as a dynamic international center of business, first-class convention locale (programming) locale - A geopolitical place or area, especially in the context of configuring an operating system or application program with its character sets, date and time formats, currency formats etc. Locales are significant for internationalisation and localisation. , and entertainment center as well as our natural wonders offer the greatest American compromise between getting away from it all and being a part of it all! CONTACT Greater Miami and the Beaches Phone: 800-933-8448, ext. 3071 Web site: www.meetingsinfo@miamimeetings.com |
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