The GMBHA Government Affairs team is our region’s preeminent voice on hotel, hospitality, and tourism-related issues, advocating successfully for our industry’s interests at all levels of government. Our industry is an important stakeholder, fueling our region's most important economic engines, supporting 200,000+ jobs, and generating $30B in annual economic impact.
- Advocates to elected officials and policymakers
- Informs and supports members
- Monitors legislation and regulations
- Collaborates with community institutions and stakeholders
- Activates industry for grassroots campaigns
Highlights
2024 Florida General Election Results
2025 Legislative Session Preview
2024 Legislative Session Recap
Miami Beach Spring Break Changes
Director of Government Affairs
Armando Ibarra
(786) 514-2965
armando@advocacyinsights.com
Government Affairs Committee
This committee helps to engage members and inform GMBHA’s advocacy strategies, convening members with strong interests in the political process or seeking a voice in government. Participation is open to all members. Meets every 4-6 weeks in person or virtually.
2024 Chair: Julissa Kepner (Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay)
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 21st at 4:00pm (online)