Tallahassee, FL
Itinerary
February 10, 2026
8:30–10:30 AM | Flight Miami to Tallahassee
11:30–1:00 PM | Dade Days Paella Fest
1:00–5:00 PM | GMBHA Meetings with Policymakers
7:00–10:00 PM | Taste of Hialeah Reception
February 11, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM | GMBHA Meeting with Policymaker
11:30–1:00 PM | Dade Days Luncheon
1:30–3:30 PM | GMBHA Meetings with Policymakers
4:00–4:30 PM | Shuttle to Airport
6:00–8:00 PM | Flight Tallahassee to Miami
📍 Tallahassee, Florida | February 10–11
On behalf of Curtis J. Crider (President & CEO) and Amir Blatnner (Chair-GMBHA) , and General Manager Hyatt Regency Miami, Julissa Kepner (Government Affairs Committee Chair), and General Manager Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay and Armando Ibarra (Director of Government Affairs), we invite you to join the GMBHA Inaugural Tallahassee Legislative Advocacy Trip, conducted in coordination with Dade Days.
Participants will engage directly with legislative leadership, members of the Miami‑Dade delegation, state agency heads, and statewide partners, while taking part in Dade Days’ Paella Luncheon and Evening Reception.
Advocacy Focus:
- Tourism’s economic impact
- Regional competitiveness
- Protection of TDT & tourism marketing
- Regulatory fairness for hotels
- Full funding for Visit Florida
Travel Information (via Dade Days)
⚠️ Separate registration required
- Chartered flights: Miami ↔ Tallahassee (Feb 10–11)
- Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Tallahassee
Pricing
- GMBHA Event Registration: $100
- Dade Days Flight & Hotel Package: $1,110
- Total Cost: $1,210
- ⚠️ GMBHA registration fee does not include travel or accommodations.
How to Register (Both Steps Required)
- Register & pay through Dade Days (flight + hotel package)
- Return here and complete GMBHA event registration ($100)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships are available to support advocacy programming and trip activities.
Contact Armando Ibarra | (786) 514‑2965 | armando@advocacyinsights.com
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