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leading the famed Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade and the Alpha Kappa Alphas will convene here this year. Broward County's next big cultural and heritage tourism attraction – a mul- timillion-dollar tennis training facility and museum that will draw amateur players and enthusiasts of the sport from around the U.S. and the Caribbean to the Greater Fort Lauderdale area – is in development. The American Tennis Association (ATA) will move its head- quarters from Maryland to Miramar, and the ATA Black Tennis Museum and Training Facility will create a major hub for tourism in western Broward County, beyond the beaches. Family reunions are drawn to Broward County for the experiences in suburban cities that offer affordable lodging and intergenerational activities. Group or vacation traveler – the area offers a myriad of opportunities to cele- brate the spirit of diversity in a friendly resort setting, or beyond the beach. Enjoy the flavors – Caribbean-style and Latin fusion cuisine and some of the South's best soul food and BBQ. Visit the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. Discover the her- itage of the Seminole Indians. Explore some of the gems of diversity the coun- try offers – places with their own unique cultural ambiance. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Inter- national Airport (FLL) opened Con- course A in Terminal 1 in July 2017 and added five new international gates. Terminal 4 East opened in December 2017 with six new international gates, which will replace the international gates in Concourse H. Both projects are part of a $3.2 billion airport expansion and modernization program. For more information contact the Ft. Lauderdale CVB at (800) 22-SUNNY, (954) 765-4466 or www.sunny.org . MIAMI Miami is a vibrant cultural hub that is home to amazing attractions, pristine beaches, top restaurants, exciting nightlife, world-class arts and cultural venues, historic and heritage neighbor- hoods, and two national parks – Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park. This Florida jewel boasts three Convention Centers totaling nearly 1 million sq. ft., and 74 Specialized Meeting Venues. Miami is equipped with many stunningly unique art gal- leries, attractions, museums, nightclubs, private clubs and theatres that create memorable environments for recep- tions, breakout sessions and other events. More than 50,000 hotel rooms are available, from intimate boutique hotels to convention properties to luxury resorts. Up to 10,000 rooms are avail- able for group blocks. Another 8,500 rooms will be available by 2019. From not-to-miss events and a bur- geoning art scene to adventurous attrac- tions and historical landmarks, Miami offers a range of experiences for every type of traveler whether for business or pleasure. Explore the talents of artists liv- ing, working and visiting Miami in medi- ums of dance, theater, music and the visual arts. Miami International Airport: Offers 97 international and 53 domestic, and non-stop flights daily from more than 100 airlines. It is located in the center of the city and is just 12 miles from the Miami Beach Convention Center. For more information contact the Greater Miami CVB at (800) 933-8448 or www.miamiandbeaches.com . Port of Miami 15 B M & T ••• March/April 2018 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com