Posts by Faheemah Garzon

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau becomes first U.S. destination marketing organization to offer hotel certification incentives with Green Key Global  MIAMI – Nov. 19, 2024 – The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has become the first destination marketing organization in the United States to provide incentives for the Green Key Global Eco-Rating…

MIAMI, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) announced today that Wendy Kallergis, a prominent leader in the hospitality industry, will retire as President and CEO after nearly two decades of exceptional service. Her last day in the role will be December 31, 2024. The GMBHA is currently searching for a successor to Kallergis.…

Thank You to Our Hotels for Waiving Pet Fees for Hurricane Milton Evacuees GMBHA worked with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and with our member hotels on an initiative to waive pet fees and restrictions for evacuees during Hurricane Milton. Thirty four (34) of our members opted in to participate in this…

Celebrating Our Hotels: A Night to Remember at EAST, Miami On August 20th, 2024, the Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) hosted the 6th Annual Celebrating Our Hotels Presentation & Reception at the beautiful EAST, Miami. With a stunning view of the city as our backdrop, the event brought together hotel members, allied…

Miami, FL (June 11, 2024) – Mr. Blattner is a thirty year hotel veteran with a proven track record that produces brand experiences and stakeholder value for the hotel industry. In his current role as general manager, Mr. Blattner is responsible for leading all aspects of the Hyatt Regency Miami. Amir embarked on his hospitality…