Calendar of Trade Shows & Events
The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is committed to promoting and showcasing Miami as the premiere gay & lesbian tourist destination. George Neary is the Associate Vice President and travels the globe highlighting Miami at Gay & Lesbian trade shows, international conferences and forums. Here is a comprehensive list of the local and national events the Bureau is promoting around the world from January to March.
FEBRUARY 7:
GLBT Travel Expo Tour
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The GMCVB’s Gay & Lesbian Program will showcase the destination at events during this trade show with 5,000 attendees. Embassy Suites Hotel.
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FEBRUARY 12:
Greater Miami Gay & Lesbian Chamber Trade Show
Miami, FL
The GMCVB’s Gay & Lesbian Program will showcase the destination at this trade show. This inaugural event will highlight businesses, events, and hospitality and travel venues that welcome gays and lesbians.
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FEBRUARY 29–MARCH 5:
Winter Party
Miami, FL
The GMCVB’s Gay & Lesbian Program will partner with the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force to showcase the destination and include the Boutique Hotel Guides in the event gift bags.
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MARCH 10–11:
PrideFest 2012
Oakland Park, FL
The GMCVB’s Gay & Lesbian Program will showcase Greater Miami’s signature GLBT events by staffing a trade show booth and showcasing the destination to more than 20,000 attendees.
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MARCH 17–18:
The 19th International Gay & Lesbian Business & Entertainment Expo
New York, NY
This two-day event attracts more than 15,000 attendees including tour operators, journalists, tour professionals and consumers. The GMCVB will be exhibiting at this important trade show promoting the destination and all its assets.
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George Neary
Associate Vice President, Cultural Tourism & Gay and Lesbian Programs, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
701 Brickell Avenue, Ste. 2700
Miami, FL 33131
MDGLCC BOARD MEMBER
