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MBCC News

Welcome to the official press room for the  Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). Learn about the latest news and happenings at the MBCC and the surrounding Convention Center District in Miami Beach. Review our press releases and announcements.

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Tuesday02/19/2019
Miami Beach VCA. Winners of 2019 Travvy Awards

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE MIAMI BEACH VCA, WINNERS OF 2019 TRAVVY AWARDS! February 12, 2019 - The City of Miami Beach has earned the prestigious Gold Award in the “Best Honeymoon Destination, U.S. & Canada”...

Tuesday02/19/2019
Executive Chef Ismael Lasalle
Executive Chef Ismael and Executive Director Steven Haas Serve Creative Cuisine for Centerplate at the Miami Beach Convention Center

February 19, 2019 – Centerplate at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) elevates traditional food and beverage service under the exacting direction Chef Ismael Lasalle and Executive Director Steven Haas. As the MBCC’s exclusive food and beverage provider, Centerplate serves...

Monday02/18/2019
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The Miami Beach Convention Center Recognized with Top New Meetings Site Award by Convention South Media Group

February 18, 2019 – ConventionSouth Magazine editors recently recognized the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) with a “2019 Top New & Renovated Meeting Site Award” in their December 2018 awards issue. After hundreds of nominations and a rigorous editorial review...

Sunday11/18/2018
The Miami Beach Convention Center Celebrates the Successful Approval Headquarter Hotel

The Miami Beach Convention Center (a Spectra-managed facility) is celebrating good news after Election Day! An overwhelming number of voting residents in the City of Miami Beach reached super-majority approval to lease public land for a privately-funded convention center headquarter...

Friday10/12/2018
Spectra Contract Renewal at the Miami Beach Convention Center

The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) announced an extended contract with its decade-long venue management partner, Spectra. The extension comes as the MBCC reopens after a $620 million renovation. From City Manager for the City of Miami Beach, Jimmy Morales...

Thursday08/16/2018
MBCC Hires New General Manager

Spectra Names Industry Veteran Freddie Peterson to Oversee Newly Reimagined Facility The Miami Beach Convention Center, which is at the tail-end of a $620 million renovation and expansion, today named Freddie Peterson as its new General Manager. Mr. Peterson, who...

The Miami Convention Center Recognized with Top New & Renovated Award by Convention South Media Group

February 18, 2019 – ConventionSouth Magazine editors recently recognized the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) with a “2019 Top New & Renovated Meeting Site Award” in their December 2018 awards issue. After hundreds of nominations and a rigorous editorial review...

MBCC and Centerplate take special care of seniors during the pandemic

MBCC and Centerplate take special care of seniors during the pandemic Sourced by Centerplate MIAMI BEACH, FL – Nearly two months in and over 391,000 meals have been prepared and distributed to home-bound senior citizens since the start of the...

Miami Beach Convention Center receives GBAC Star™ facility accreditation

Miami Beach Convention Center receives GBAC Star™ facility accreditation (MIAMI, FL) – September 3, 2020 – The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) is proud to announce its recent achievement of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ Facility Accreditation, the...

New art deco studio unveiled at the Miami Beach Convention Center

New art deco studio unveiled at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MIAMI, FL) – September 14, 2020 – The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) is proud to unveil its new Art Deco Studio, developed in partnership with Everlast Productions and...