Meaningful Travel Roadshow: Greater Miami, FL
May 15-16, 2025
A Coastal Destination at the Crossroads of Culture and Conservation
Join us at our first stop of the 2025 Meaningful Travel Roadshow: Greater Miami, Florida! Experience how Greater Miami’s vibrant cultural hub balances environmental responsibility with urban growth. From initiatives to restore marine ecosystems to community projects that tackle food waste and urban renewal, Miami offers a fresh perspective on what it means to build a sustainable future.
During this stop on the Meaningful Travel Roadshow, participants will explore themes like urban waterways, accessibility and disability inclusion, and grassroots innovation, with hands-on opportunities to engage with local organizations driving meaningful change. See how collaboration and creativity are transforming neighborhoods and natural spaces - and learn how the travel industry can responsibly propel the city forward.
Miami Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 15 (6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Welcome & Networking Event
Location: Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace
Join Tourism Cares and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau for an evening of networking and connection. Meet fellow attendees and local partners over drinks and light bites, with drink tickets provided.
Friday, May 16 (7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Registration, Education Sessions & Networking Lunch
Location: Overtown Neighborhood**
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater
819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Schedule:
7:30-8:30 am Welcome Coffee & Registration
8:30 am Education Sessions Begin (View the Education Session Lineup )
10:15 am -10:45 am Coffee Break with Easterseals Coffee on Wheels
10:45 am-12:15 pm Education Sessions Continue
12:30 pm-1:15 pm Lunch provided by Vegan Cuban Cuisine
Afternoon (1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Community Experiences
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Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in local culture, history and environment through curated experiences and walking tours that showcase the area's unique cultural heritage, sustainable practices, and local leaders.
Transportation to and from experiences will be provided.
**Joining Us In Overtown
While there is no official event hotel, attendees are encouraged to stay in downtown Miami for easy access to the venue.
The theater is conveniently located near the Historic Overtown/Lyric Theatre Metrorail Station, accessible via the Metromover Orange Line from downtown connecting at the Metrorail Government Center Station . It is also just a short rideshare trip away.
Parking in Overtown is limited. Short-term street parking is available using the Pay-to-Park app. For longer-term parking, a dirt lot is located behind Red Rooster, offering 10 hours of parking for $20, payable at the kiosk.
Early Evening (5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.)
Networking Reception
Location: Overtown, Next Door to the Lyric Theatre
Red Rooster Overtown
920 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136
End the day with a relaxed evening reception at Red Rooster Overtown, a restaurant that celebrates the rich culture of the neighborhood. It is a great chance to connect and reflect on the day’s experiences. Light appetizers will be served, and a cash bar will be available.
What is the Meaningful Travel Roadshow?
Tourism Cares is hitting the road in 2025 with the Meaningful Travel Roadshow, a series of programs designed to broaden the industry’s understanding of sustainable tourism through events held across three North American locations. By bridging these communities with industry leaders, the Roadshow aims to empower travel professionals to make smarter, more sustainable decisions that support the evolving travel landscape. Each Roadshow stop offers a full day packed with actionable learning sessions, hands-on experiences, and cross-sector networking opportunities designed to inspire and add more tools to your sustainable tourism toolkit.
Attendance & Cost
The Roadshow is an intimate event of 50-75 attendees and open to travel professionals across all sectors.
$229 for Tourism Cares members
$279 for non-members
Sponsorship Information
All sponsors receive the full Base Benefits Package, which includes:
Complimentary registrations to attend (based on level)
Listing in press release and media communications
Individual attendee recognition as a sponsor on-site
Logo/listing recognition on-site at the program, Tourism Cares website, event app and event communications
*If you are interested in sponsorship, click below or email carrie.hodgen@tourismcares.org
Miami Meaningful Travel Map
The Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Map is a digital tool that helps the travel trade and sustainably-minded travelers easily source organizations making positive social and environmental impacts in destinations. Discover vetted, sustainable offerings in Thailand that are ready to book for your next trip.
Thank You to Our Host & Sponsors
SPOTLIGHT: MIAMI CULINARY TOURS | Miami, Florida
Destination Partner: Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
Miami Culinary Tours actively contributes to the preservation and celebration of the diverse cultures and cuisines that define Miami. Their immersive, locally led food tours provide guests with a deep understanding of the city's vibrant cultural fabric, while prioritizing family-run establishments that directly support the local economy. By investing in these small businesses, they help promote long-term economic sustainability within our community.