SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT TOURISM PROGRAM OF WORK 2018/2019 Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau The Official Destination Sales & Marketing Organization for Greater Miami and the Beaches. CS02811
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT TOURISM Program of Work 2018/2019 OCTOBER 2018 1 4 TEAMS CONFERENCE, LOUISVILLE, KY: TEAMS: TRAVEL, EVENTS AND MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS, is the world s leading conference and expo for the sports event industry. Presented by SportsTravel magazine and launched in 1998, TEAMS attracts more than one thousand attendees including CEOs, executive directors and event managers from sports organizations as well as representatives from sports commissions and destination management organizations, corporate sponsors, event suppliers and other hospitality industry opinion leaders. 21 Nov 3 ITF YOUNG SENIORS WORLD TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS, MIAMI BEACH, FL: The ITF Young Seniors World Individual Championships is the highest ranked event on the ITF Seniors Circuit for male and female players in the age categories of 35 45. The tournament offers singles, doubles and mixed doubles as well as a consolation draw for singles first round losers. The event will take place on Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Tennis Center and the Flamingo Park Tennis Center. 25 NY FILM CONFERENCE, NY, NEW YORK, NY: The New York Film Conference presents an opportunity for film and media professionals in a variety of roles across organizations, including freelancers, to come together and share insight around industry and production trends in film and media. Speakers and participants represent a wide range of roles across the entire spectrum of film production, marketing and distribution, among other roles. (In conjunction with film office partners) NOVEMBER 2018 10 PRODUCED BY NY, NEW YORK, NY: This one day event will showcase the vibrant and diverse New York creative community working in film, television and new media. Produced By is the signature event where the most influential decision makers in the entertainment industry gather as peers to educate, illuminate and share new technological and economic innovations. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with film office partners) 14 16 MIP CANCUN: MIP Cancun is the world's only dedicated Latam TV event for international distributors, producers or development executives and Latin American buyers. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with our film office partners) 16 18 NASCAR FORD CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND, HOMESTEAD, FL: Ford Championship Weekend is the name given to the final race weekend of the NASCAR season, where all three of its major series run their last events of the year and officially crown their series champions. The race weekend takes place at Homestead Miami Speedway in Homestead, FL.
DECEMBER 2018 1 HOOPHALL MIAMI INVITATIONAL, MIAMI, FL: The Hoophall Miami Invitational is a premiere college basketball event that takes place annually at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, FL. In addition to the basketball games, the Hall of Fame and AmericanAirlines Arena partner to bring the event to the community with local high school games at the arena and a youth skills clinic ran by one of the participating teams at the Overtown Youth Center. There will be four games played in 2018: St. Johns University vs. Georgia Tech; University of Miami vs. Yale University; North Carolina State University vs. Vanderbilt University; Texas Tech University vs. University of Memphis. 4 5 FOCUS LONDON, LONDON, ENGLAND: FOCUS is aimed at all creative screen industries, including film, TV, advertising, animation and interactive and is the only UK trade event where attendees can meet with content makers, film commissions, production services and locations providers from over 60 countries. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with film office partners) 29 CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL SEMI FINAL GAME, MIAMI GARDENS, FL: The Orange Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. It has been played annually since January 1, 1935, making it, along with the Sugar Bowl and the Sun Bowl, the second oldest bowl game in the country, behind the Rose Bowl (first played 1902, played annually since 1916). In 2018, the Orange Bowl will be the site for the College Football Playoff National Semi final game and host either the 1 seed vs. 4 seed game or the 2 seed vs. 3 seed game. JANUARY 2019 22 24 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMING EXECUTIVES (NATPE), MIAMI BEACH, FL: The 55th Anniversary of the National Association of Television Programming Executives Conference & Exhibition will be held in Miami, January 22 24, 2019. NATPE is the only American program serving the worldwide television community. This three day market and conference is recognized throughout the world as a key media event. The GMCVB will host a net working event for key NATPE executives and conference participants. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with film office partners) 24 29 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, PARK CITY, UT: The GMCVB will partner with Beyond Cinema during Sundance 2019 with a week long media studio which offers the opportunity for our local film office partners to meet with film industry professionals and educate them on the local film incentives. The GMCVB and the Miami Dade Film office will present industry panels followed by invitation only networking receptions. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with film office partners) 25 27 FITBIT MIAMI MARATHON & HALF MARATHON WEEKEND, MIAMI, FL: The Fitbit Miami Marathon & Half Marathon takes you through the streets of Miami starting in the downtown area, to the scenic beaches, through the art district and back around to our lovely bay area. Marathon weekend kicks off at the Expo on Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26, the Tropical 5K on the 26 th, and the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, January 27.
27 Feb 3 SAILING WORLD CUP SERIES MIAMI, COCONUT GROVE, FL: US Sailing s premier event the 30th running of Sailing World Cup Miami will return for top level Olympic and Paralympic class racing. As the only North American regatta to be included in World Sailing s 2018 2019 World Cup Series, the regatta is a mainstay on the winter circuit for sailors campaigning for the next Olympic and Paralympic Games. Regatta Headquarters will be located at the City of Miami s Regatta Park, in Coconut Grove, Miami, FL. 28 31 REALSCREEN SUMMIT, NEW ORLEANS, LA: The RealScreen Summit is the world s foremost conference and market for the non fiction and unscripted content industry, and the place to get deals done. The event has experienced significant growth over the last few years and will attract in the order of 2,500 buyers, creators, and distributors of factual content from all corners of the globe. Well over 200 global commissioning editors running the gamut of non fiction content will be in attendance and delegates are afforded unique opportunities to pitch their program ideas, industry services and negotiate co productions. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with film office partners) FEBRUARY 2019 8 10 TORONTO GOLF & TRAVEL SHOW, TORONTO, ONTARIO, CN: The Toronto Golf & Travel Show is Canada s largest golf show of the year. The GMCVB has a presence at the show to promote Greater Miami as a premier destination for golf tourism. 25 March 17 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO, HOUSTON, TX: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports youth, and provides year round educational support within the community. The show is used to promote the Miami International Agriculture, Horse & Cattle Show to international and domestic cattle breeders to visit Miami and exhibit their livestock. MARCH 2019 18 31 MIAMI OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT, MIAMI GARDENS, FL: The Miami Open Tennis Tournament will have a new home starting in 2019 as plans were unveiled to relocate to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. The partnership between IMG and Hard Rock Stadium will bring an unparalleled fan experience, improved player amenities, ample parking, as well as an extended fan base to the Miami Open a cornerstone of IMG s events portfolio. The Miami Open s last event at Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, where it enjoyed a successful 32 year run, took place in March 2018.
APRIL 2019 1 30 MIAMI SPORTS & WELLNESS MONTH: Miami Sports & Wellness Month returns April, 2019. This April, sports, recreation and wellness take center stage in Greater Miami and the Beaches during Miami Sports & Wellness Month! Enjoy special discounts to great recreational activities including golf, tennis, bicycling, running, water sports and more. 6 11 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS (NAB), LAS VEGAS, NV: The NAB Show has evolved over the last eight decades to continually lead this ever changing industry. While the solutions have changed to keep pace with consumer habits and technologies, the industry s aspirations to produce and deliver memorable content have remained constant. From creation to consumption, the NAB Show has proudly served as the incubator for excellence helping to breathe life into content everywhere. The GMCVB supports our local film office partners participation as this events offers ample opportunities to promote Miami Dade County as a viable production center to independent film makers, studios and new media producers. (In conjunction with film office partners) 15 SOUTH BEACH TRIATHLON, MIAMI, FL: Miami s pristine South Beach is the perfect location for a world class triathlon event brought to you by Life Time Fitness. Don t let its beauty fool you, the South Beach Triathlon promises a challenge for athletes of all levels. 24 May 5 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL, NEW YORK, NY: The Tribeca Film Festival program lineup offers moviegoers a wide variety of independent films and also features panel discussions with personalities in the entertainment world offering excellent networking opportunities to promote our destination as the ideal location for filming independent films. The Miami Film Incentives postcards will be distributed to attendees of a reception co sponsored with our Film Florida and our film office partners. (In conjunction with film office partners) AFCI WEEK, LOS ANGELES, CA: AFCI Week is an LA based event slated for AFCI Members, offering a series of targeted networking opportunities with physical production executives across both film and television, tax and finance executives, independent producers, location managers, short form content creators, game developers and more. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with film office partners) IEG SPONSORSHIP CONFERENCE, CHICAGO, IL: Seeing the big picture, thinking creatively and grasping the possibilities while understanding new concepts, honing in on what s most important and getting all the details right may appear contradictory, but in a world of breathtaking change, such a paradox is precisely what s required. From aspirational examples and inspirational visionaries to contentrich explorations of critical topics and practical skill building, the conference is ready to be both a telescope and microscope for sports, entertainment, media, nonprofit and all other types of partnership marketers. MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE, HORSE AND CATTLE SHOW, MIAMI, FL: Hosted at the Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center at Tropical Park, the three day show attracts agri business interests from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Australia along with businessman and visitors from throughout the United States. More than 50,000 people attend from over 22 countries. LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR, MIAMI BEACH, FL: Well established as one of the most unique and iconic destinations in the sport, the world s premier show jumping series returns to South Beach bringing Olympic level sport to the destination. Miami Beach will provide the perfect backdrop as the world's top horses and riders compete to gain valuable points in the overall Championship battle.
MAY 2019 JUNE 2019 JULY 2019 ORANGE BOWL PADDLE CHAMPIONSHIP, KEY BISCAYNE FL: Taking place in April at Miami Marine Stadium Flexpark, the event features a variety of races throughout the day for paddlers of all levels ranging from novice to expert, both leisure and competitive. 6 10 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS COMMISSION SYMPOSIUM, KNOXVILLE, TN: The NASC Sports Event Symposium is the annual meeting of the National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC), the only non profit 501(c)3 association for the sports events and tourism industry in the United States. Hundreds of sporting event tourism professionals and industry partners gather to exchange, resources, strategies, solutions, and more. The Symposium features education sessions, networking opportunities, and business development appointments in the NASC Sports Marketplace, all to help members produce measurable ROI for their organization, elevate their sports events, and improve the quality of life in their destinations. FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING, : The Florida Sports Foundation, Inc. is a 501(C) 3 non profit corporation, serving as the Sports Industry Development Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc. The mission of the Florida Sports Foundation is to assist Florida s communities with securing, hosting and retaining sporting events and sports related business that generate significant economic impact and Sports Tourism for the state of Florida through the Foundation s grant programs, legislative initiatives and industry partners service, recognition and development. 23 26 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOLF TOUR OPERATORS NORTH AMERICAN CONFERENCE, HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS: The 11th IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention will take place in Texas Lake & Hill Country at the Horseshoe Bay Resort from 23 26 June 2019. Over 140 golf tour operators from some 35 countries, all selling North America, will attend the Convention. TBA PRODUCED BY CONFERENCE, LOS ANGELES, CA: The Producers Guild of America presents the only conference FOR PRODUCERS, BY PRODUCERS. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, you ll want to take advantage of a stellar spectrum of speakers, sessions and workshops, networking and social events, technology demonstrations and related exhibits, Produced By is a viable and important conference to the film/entertainment industry. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees at a reception co sponsored with our Film office partners. (In conjunction with film office partners) 16 31 OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, DORAL, FL: The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship is one of the largest and best known junior golf tournaments in the world. Each year, more than 600 golfers participate in THE OPTIMIST. Optimists have been involved in the sport of junior golf for more than 30 years by holding local, regional and international tournaments.
AUGUST 2019 26 28 CONNECT SPORTS MARKETPLACE, LOUISVILLE, KY: Connect Sports is the only fully hosted buyer program designed for the sports events and tourism industry. Participants can enhance their skills, learn about trending topics, network and drive more business at this event that brings together the sports tourism industry s top event organizers, NGBs, suppliers and industry experts. SEPTEMBER 2019 TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (TIFF), TORONTO, ONTARIO, CN: The GMCVB Sports & Entertainment Team will take Miami to Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival. TIFF ranks among the most prestigious international film festivals in the world. For ten days, film lovers, filmmakers, industry professionals and media watch the best in new cinema from established masters and new talent. The Festival also provides excellent resources and networking opportunities for film industry professionals and buyers. The GMCVB will co sponsor a VIP reception with our Film office partners. This invitation only event provides a taste of Miami s rich flavor to celebrities, media and the film industry. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with film office partners) NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL, NEW YORK, NY: The New York Film Festival is held yearly from end of September to mid October. The festival presents films made by new and old creators and is known by its new and unique films that are chosen very strictly. The event offers networking opportunities for the film industry professionals. The Miami Film Incentive postcards will be distributed to attendees. (In conjunction with film office partners)
SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT TOURISM STAFF Director, Sports & Entertainment Tourism Jose Sotolongo 305/539 2972 JSotolongo@GMCVB.com Assistant Director, Sports & Entertainment Tourism Mat Ratner 305/539 2973 MRatner@GMCVB.com Manager, Sports & Entertainment Tourism Esther Molina 305/539 3088 Esther@GMCVB.com Film Offices City of Miami Beach Office of Tourism, Culture & Economic Development 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 305 673 7070 Miami Dade Office of Film and Entertainment Sandy Lighterman Film & Entertainment Commissioner 111 N.W. 1st Street 12 th floor Miami, Florida 33128 305 375 3288 sandyl@miamidade.gov City of Miami Vicente Betancourt Film Industry Coordinator 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 10th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 (305) 416 1072 vbetancourt@miamigov.com 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700 Miami, FL 33131 USA MiamiandBeaches.com