The mission of the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is to serve as a catalyst to promote Miami-Dade County's appeal as a tourist destination by encouraging and investing in outstanding project-based tourism-oriented cultural and special events that distinguish our destination as a world class center for theater, concerts, recitals, opera, dance, art exhibitions, festivals, sports events, film and television originations and other tourist-related activities. The TDC is responsive on a quarterly basis and its objective in funding events is to attract tourist from outside of Miami-Dade County into the area; encourage overnight stays in Miami-Dade County motels and hotels; and perpetuate an environment for growth in the tourism industry in Miami-Dade County. The TDC investments are focused on further developing exemplary existing programs and stimulating new activities.

The Tourist Development Council is a nine (9) member volunteer board. The membership of the Tourist Development Council is established pursuant to Florida State Statute Section 125.0104 which provides that the chair of the governing board of the of the County or any other member of the governing board as designated by the chair shall serve on the Council; two members of the Council must be elected municipal officials, at least one of whom must be from the most populous municipality in the county; and six members of the Council must be persons who are involved in the tourist industry and who have a verifiably demonstrated interest in the tourist development of Miami-Dade County, of which members, not less than three nor more than four shall be owners or operators of motels, hotels, recreational vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations in the county and subject to the tax.  The Statute further defines that the governing board of the County shall have the option of designating the chair of the council or allowing the council to elect a chair.