Mission Statement
To promote the interests of our members through advocacy, education, and partnerships and advance Miami as the visitor's destination of choice.
Welcome to the official website of the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA).
At the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association, we believe that when we act collectively, we're most effective in mobilizing our combined resources to promote our members' interest and effect change. Our goal is to improve the overall quality of the "Miami Experience" for all. We educate our members to understand and work with their governmental leaders as a group. Our educational institutions provide us with qualified hospitality interns and graduates. Through a concerted approach, we enhance our members' abilities to optimize their customers' experience, and as a result, we improved the overall quality of our destination - Greater Miami and the Beaches!
Our members include more than 180 hotels and 250 allied businesses located across Miami-Dade County. Our calendar of events includes our in-person and virtual monthly hotelier's breakfast series, monthly networkers, educational panel discussions and industry luncheons featuring the top leaders in our industry to share with you the business trends that we need to be aware of to increase and enhance our business.
The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association is committed to the advancement of sustainable hospitality practices within our industry. The GMBHA has developed a council of industry experts that offer guidance and support. To learn more, please visit our Sustainable Hospitality Council web page.
President & CEO's Message
At GMBHA, we believe that when we act collectively, we're most effective in mobilizing our combined resources to promote our members' interests and effect change. Our goal is to improve the overall quality of the "Miami experience" for all. We educate our members to understand and work with their governmental leaders as a group. Our educational institutions provide us with internship programs, information about global conferences that focus on sustainable institutions, and industry trends. Through a concerted approach, we enhance our members' abilities to optimize their customers' experience, and as a result, we improve the overall quality of our destination - Miami!
Be sure to check out GMBHA Blog I share with you my daily adventures and let me know how I can promote and assist you to grow your business and support your community
Chairman's Message
On behalf of our Board of Directors, which consist of, 35 hoteliers and 16 Allied/Allied Upgrade members, it is my honor to welcome you to the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association.
As board chair, it is my goal to help promote and protect the interest of our members and hotel community.
The tourism industry is vital to our destination economic success, representing 9% of Miami-Dade’s total GDP.
Over the next decade, hospitality development will continue to be on the rise and there is no better time to come join us and shape the next chapter of our vibrant destination!
Amir Blattner
General Manager
Hyatt Regency Miami
The GMBHA Team
Faheemah Garzon
Marketing & Events Manager
Faheemah@gmbha.com
Anne Posschelle
Membership Sales & Relations Manager
Anne@gmbha.com