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Big news in the world of sports in GFL

By Lane Nieset on Oct. 18, 2019

Talk of a new convention center may have been years in the making, but the centerpiece of the $1 billion Convention Center district enhancement project (which includes a four Diamond Headquarters Hotel, spa, and slew of restaurants and retail spaces) will debut with a bang in 2024. This is just a…

What’s the best time of year to visit Greater Fort Lauderdale? The answer may surprise you

Oct. 18, 2019

While the rest of the country is packing up and heading indoors, those of us who live in South Florida are heading out. It’s the moment that glorious first hint of a change in the weather arrives. The heat and humidity lighten up, the A/C goes off, we dine outside, and fall-winter-spring is here…

Global Business Leaders of Color Gather for ICABA Hall of Fame Weekend

By Kitty Oliver on Sep. 01, 2019

One of the richest black women in the world is coming to Greater Fort Lauderdale in September. Entrepreneur and philanthropist Folorunso Alakija is a leading professional in the oil and gas industry and she is also recognized internationally as the richest woman in Nigeria. The only African…

Creating a Network of Living History

By Kitty Oliver on Jul. 30, 2019

The vision of a Black Heritage Network in Greater Fort Lauderdale is slowly emerging. The most…

Women's Club

By Kitty Oliver on Jun. 27, 2019

Tourism expands from the Fort Lauderdale beaches to the Sistrunk Historic Corridor when members of…

Sampling Broward's Bahamian Heritage

By Kitty Oliver on May 29, 2019

The Caribbean community in Greater Fort Lauderdale encompasses a diversity of cultures from the…

CHAT Summit Expands Conversation on Tourism

By Kitty Oliver on Apr. 19, 2019

When tourism and hospitality leaders, innovators, and marketers on a regional and national level gather in Greater Fort Lauderdale at the Synergy Summit for Cultural and Heritage Tourism May 9-11, growth and expansion will be on the agenda. Presenters will outline the economic impact of…

Insights into Multicultural Travel

By Kitty Oliver on Mar. 28, 2019

African Americans combined with U.S. Hispanics contribute more than $100 billion annually to the country’s travel market, according to Mandala Research which has been studying multicultural travel trends for over 20 years. Of course, each group has its own character. Black travelers, for instance…