George Neary

The History Guru

Within the first few minutes of meeting George we knew we were in for a treat. No one knows “Miama” like George Neary. He has been integral in preserving and promoting Miami institutions for decades. Currently serving on the Board of the Ancient Spanish Monastery, we were lucky to meet him at this gorgeous building for our interview.

For seven years he served as Executive Director of the Miami Design Preservation League and then spent over twenty years as Associate VP of Cultural Tourismat the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. He enthusiastically continues to promote the city as President & CEO of Tours “r” Us, focusing on tours of historic communities: the historic Art Deco District, MiMo resort architecture, Wynwood, Miami Design District, Little Havana, Little Haiti, Downtown Miami and Overtown.

See our complete interview and learn what it was like to be part of the team that created Miami Beach Pride. Hear about how Art Basel started developing their art fair in our city and what Miami was like in the 70s and 80s before it became a glitzy destination.