Miami-Dade County has made history by hosting its inaugural official welcome event exclusively for accredited international media attending the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®. This groundbreaking reception, held at The Epic Hotel in downtown Miami, showcased the area’s status as a vibrant hub for Latin music and culture. The event drew industry leaders, including David Whitaker, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB); Daniella Levine-Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County; Manuel Abud, CEO of The Latin Recording Academy®; Clarissa Molina, an EMMY Award-winning journalist from Univision; and Stephen Neuman, VP of Global Government Affairs at American Airlines.
“Welcoming the Latin GRAMMY Awards® back to Miami-Dade County is not only a celebration of Latin music but a testament to the vital role Miami plays as a cultural capital,” said David Whitaker, President and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This iconic event is a powerful platform to showcase Miami’s dynamic arts and culture scene, diverse communities, and thriving economy. We are honored to host this milestone event and celebrate our position at the intersection of multicultural heritage, culture, sports, entertainment and music.”
The return of the Latin GRAMMYs to Miami marks the third occasion the awards have been held in Greater Miami, following past ceremonies in 2003 and 2020. The 2020 event took place behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Latin Recording Academy, which is based in Miami, selected this vibrant city to highlight its crucial role in the Latin music scene and its position as a global hub connecting the Americas.
“Hosting the Latin GRAMMY Awards not only honors our community’s vibrant Latin roots, but also shines a spotlight on our county as a global hub for culture and entertainment,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “We are very proud that Miami-Dade County is once again hosting the Latin GRAMMY Awards. As thousands of visitors are expected to fill our hotels, dine in our restaurants, and visit our small businesses, our workers and entrepreneurs will benefit directly as they fuel our local economy.”
