Is The Miami Convention Bureau Deceiving Visitors?

My skepticism about the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau is no secret. If you found hundreds of pornographic images posted on their website, and noticed they were doing nothing about it,  you would be leery of them too.

Now I am feeling even more alarmed after reading the misleading job information that was written on their blog.

Where Does The Convention Bureau Get Their Information?

On the same day Matt Meltzer and Miami Herald published stories about the job turnout at Chik-Fil-A (the fast food restaurant received over 6000 applications for 65 jobs), Bill Talbert, President and CEO of the GMCVB, wrote a 59-word blog post how jobs remain solid in the Hospitality Industry:

I don’t understand Mr. Talbert’s data. I want to ask some questions, but his blog doesn’t allow comments, or provide a “contact” link.

Sir, We Have A Responsibility To Report The Facts.

Miami-Dade’s unemployment rate in December rose to 11.3 percent; the busiest month of the tourist season.

Some studies show Miami ranks first in the nation for unemployment.

If you read Matt Meltzer’s column, he says:

We have over 220,000 people who already live here who can’t find work. And unless you’re bringing in some rare, in-demand skill that nobody here can produce, you are at the end of the line when it comes to hiring.”

With all due respect, where are all the Leisure and Hospitality Job$, Mr Talbert?

Miami is Tempting Enough

Please don’t deceive us about the job market. Don’t tempt us with unrealistic expectations. People have crazy dreams about moving here, we should never confuse them about what life is really like.

Miami Beach 411 is contacted by hundreds of people each month who are looking for a job, and most of them tell us finding work is difficult right now.

Even Matt Meltzer is having a hard time finding a bartending job, and Matt has many years of experience.

Times Are Tough - Do You See What I Mean?

Mr. Talbert, I hope you see my humor. We all know you’re not trying to deceive anyone on purpose, but this should be a reminder that people are listening to what we say.

I would like an opportunity to visit with you to get your insight on how Miami Beach 411 and the GMCVB can work together.

I will call your office to set a convenient time. I do look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Gus Moore
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Miami Beach 411

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