MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: GATEWAY TO PARADISE

Miami International Airport (MIA) is the hub of a fast-growing region with new hotels and offices marked by the corporate and commercial focus around Blue Lagoon Drive.

More than 100 multinational and Fortune 500 companies reside within 1.5 miles of Miami International Airport. The Airport Area is convenient to all that Greater Miami and Miami Beach has to offer—from eclectic Coconut Grove to electric South Beach and from elegant Coral Gables to energetic Downtown Miami—the choices are endless.

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Meetings & Conventions

The Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) features 172,000 square feet of newly created ultra modern meeting, conference and exhibition space with the flexibility to host everything from trade shows and social functions to conventions and conferences. Choosing to hold your next convention in the Airport Area places you at the center of all activity—the hub of Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

Accommodations

Adjacent to the MACC, the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center features 334 recently renovated, oversized guestrooms including 17 suites, some with private balconies and panoramic views of Miami International Airport and the Downtown Miami skyline.

Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Number of meeting rooms: 43

Total square footage: 152,000

• A 29,000-square-foot social function ballroom (second largest in the region)

• Fully equipped and technologically advanced conference rooms

• A full-service business center

• Salon facilities

• High-tech audio/visual system

• High-speed Internet connectivity

• Trade show booths

• Rigging and staging services

• Teleconferencing facilities

• Extensive on site and neighboring parking (valet and self) for more than 3,000 cars

Meeting Equipment

Audio/visual equipment, chairs, tables, lecterns, draping, flip charts, portable stage, teleconferencing, electronic reader boards, high-speed Internet access.

Meeting Support Services

Spotlight technicians, electricians, registration desk, business center, in-house audio/visual service, display builder, security guards, concierge. All meeting rooms feature high-speed Internet connectivity and high-tech audio-visual capabilities.

MACC Concession and MACC Café

Cash sales food concession available.

Dining and Entertainment

A full-service business center, expert service and epicure-quality catering enhance your corporate event in this conveniently located venue.

Guest Services at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Convention Center

Business center, gift shop, laundry service, dry cleaning, room service, valet parking, valet service, multilingual staff, ATM, ice machines, bell service, complimentary newspaper, currency exchange, roll-in showers (wheelchair-accessible).

Credit Cards Accepted

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Parking

Self Parking, Valet Parking

Move-In / Move-Out

Move-In / Move-Out hours are normally from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Variations from these hours shall be negotiated with Convention Center management.

Dining & Nightlife

The Airport Area’s restaurants and lounges include many popular Miami eateries along with well-known chains—all in attractive surroundings. Make sure to visit the restaurants and lounges in the hotels and resorts, as well as the well-known dining establishments located throughout the area. Relax and unwind at one of the Airport Area’s after-hours gathering places. For outdoor cafes and fine dining experiences, visit Coral Gables and Coconut Grove. Nearby, visitors can experience the excitement of Downtown Miami and South Beach.

Arts & Culture

Miami’s arts scene is world renowned. Flying into Miami International Airport (MIA) is a visual treat, thanks to amazing art exhibits organized by MIA’s Division of Fine Arts & Cultural Affairs. Several Miami neighborhoods offer monthly gallery walks, along with trendy Wynwood—which boasts dozens of galleries and the famous Wynwood Walls mural displays.

In Downtown Miami, live theater, dance and musical performances can be enjoyed at Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and several other venues. HistoryMiami, also in Downtown Miami, offers in-depth exhibits on Miami’s fascinating past. The beautiful bayfront Maurice A. Ferré Park space is home to the

Shopping

The Airport area offers plenty of shopping choices. The Miami International Merchandise Mart, Florida’s only wholesale mart, features U.S. and international wholesale merchandise showrooms. Bargain hunters will enjoy Dolphin Mall, a major outlet mall with more than a dozen anchor stores, 200 smaller shops and a 19-screen movie theater. Close by, Miami International Mall showcases five department stores and more than 140 specialty stores. In Coral Gables, The Shops at Merrick Park offer upscale designer boutiques in an open-air setting while Miracle Mile features sidewalk cafes and elegant shops.

Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science and the Pérez Art Museum Miami. Make sure to experience Miami’s colorful cultures and avant-garde art.

Attractions

The Airport Area is centrally located, close to attractions like Grapeland Water Park, Miami Children’s Museum, Miami Seaquarium, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Magic City Casino and Miami Jai-Alai. The excitement of South Beach’s neon-lit

Art Deco hotels, shopping, dining, culture and white sandy beaches is just a 20-minute drive east from Miami International Airport. About an hour south and west of the airport, and a world away from the fast pace of the city, Everglades National Park offers opportunities to connect with nature and marvel at the amazing natural landscape and wildlife.

Accommodations

The Airport Area offers approximately 4,800 sleeping rooms catering to business travelers, convention-goers and leisure visitors alike. Accommodations range from moderate and upscale with a full range of amenities, to extended stay properties with the comforts of home for the business traveler.

The Airport Area boasts several public golf courses including Melreese Country Club and Miami Springs Golf & Country Club. Hotel properties have additional meeting space and ballrooms to accommodate conferences, dinners and galas. Complimentary airport shuttles are available to and from every hotel property.