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.
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 Schedule of Events*
Thursday, May 15 (Evening)
Welcome and Networking Event
Location & Timing : Coming Soon!
Friday, May 16 (7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Welcome & Education Sessions
Location: The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater in the heart of 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.
Kick off the day with a welcome coffee, followed by engaging education sessions and workshops designed to inspire and inform. Wrap up the morning with a networking lunch, offering a chance to connect with peers and local changemakers.
Featuring
Be sure to check back for programing updates!
Keynote Speaker - Brandi Reddick, Executive Director at The ReefLine.
Sustainable Solutions for Miami's Environment - Dr. Lanette Sobel, DPM , Fertile Earth Worm Farm + Sophie Ringel, Clean Miami Beach
Accessibility and Inclusive Tourism - Harry Horgan, Shake-A-Leg Miami
Networking Lunch
Coffee Break with Easterseals Coffee on Wheels + Lunch provided by Vegan Cuban Cuisine
Afternoon (1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Community Experiences
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.
Featuring Tourism Cares Impact Partners - Key2MIA and Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
Early Evening (5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.)
Networking Reception
Location: Red Rooster Overtown, next door to the Lyric Theatre
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.
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: THE PEOPLE + PLACES OF TOURISM CARES
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre | Tourism Cares Grantee
Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre was provided support on behalf of Globus Family of Brands to support ongoing mentorship, build capacity and foster resiliency for Indigenous community members through meaningful employment. The grant funds will also be used to develop a new guided tour called ANCIENT MEDICINES, enriching and connecting the cultural identity of the Indigenous Youth Ambassadors and Cultural Ambassadors the Centre works with.