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B M & T ••• July/August 2025 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 11 Republic Lake Tahoe will continue throughout 2025, pausing dur- ing the summer season, with the entire project slated to be com- plete in mid-2026. With its bold new look and fresh creative ener- gy, Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe will set the stage for a new era of luxury in the region. Additional details will be announced at a later date. For updates and more information, visit www.CaesarsRepublicTahoe.com. GRAND HYATT MIAMI BEACH HOTEL GROUNDBREAKING USHERS IN NEW ERA FOR GREATER MIAMI AND MIAMI BEACH MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS New 800-Room Flagship Property to Redefine t he Meetings Experience in the Heart of the Miami Beach Convention District A bold new chapter in meetings and conventions began recent- ly, as civic leaders, developers, and hospitality executives officially broke ground on the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach—a transfor- mative 800-room hotel that will be directly connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). The project marks a milestone moment not only for Miami Beach, but for the region as a whole, reinforcing the destination's commitment to strengthening its global appeal for business events, conferences, and incentive travel. Spearheaded in collaboration with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), and the adjacent Miami Beach Convention Center, the hotel will serve as a corner- stone for the region's meetings and conventions strategy, provid- ing updated infrastructure that enhances access, elevates the dele- gate experience, and drives long-term economic impact in the Greater Miami area. Expected to open in late 2027, Grand Hyatt Miami Beach is being developed by Terra and Turnberry and will be managed by Hyatt. Strategically located in the heart of Miami Beach—just two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and directly connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center—the hotel will serve as a pow- erful new asset in enhancing the destination's appeal for meetings and conventions. Once open, the landmark hotel will be actively promoted as part of the region's robust portfolio of world-class venues, helping to attract even more high-profile events to Greater Miami and Miami Beach. "This is a defining moment for our convention and trade show eco system," said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). "Grand Hyatt Miami Beach will further strengthen our ability to compete for premier meetings, trade shows and conventions by offering a level of integration and convenience that meet- ing planners increasingly value. With direct access to our state-of-the-art Miami Beach Convention Center and the vibrant energy of Miami Beach just steps away, this hotel adds an exciting new dimension to the experi- ence we offer." Located at 17th Street and Convention Center Drive, the 17-story hotel was designed by world- renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica. It will include: • 800 guest rooms, includ- ing 52 luxury suites with views of Miami Beach • Four floors of dedicated meeting and ballroom space to com plement the MBCC • A climate-controlled skybridge connecting guests directly to the convention center • Rooftop resort-style pool deck, signature restaurant, bar and retail • Pedestrian promenades, bike-sharing stations, and improved transit access "The groundbreaking of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach marks a pivotal milestone in the transformation of the Convention Center District," said the project's developers, Terra CEO David Martin and Turnberry Chairman and CEO Jackie Soffer. "It fulfills a vision years in the making – an iconic, connected hotel that serves the meetings industry while strengthening the local economy and community. We're proud to bring this landmark project to life in partnership with the world-renowned Hyatt brand." A hnlrl nPurrh::intPrin mPPhnm: ::inrl rnnvPntinn< hPcr::>n rPrPnt- ar in va m BE ar M th m er re B, A in in vii • Prn,r flnnr< nf rlPrlir::itPrl mPPtincr::,