With Miami International Airport’s record-breaking growth carrying over from last year into 2023, the airport is expecting its busiest spring break travel season ever this month. Passenger totals at MIA in January and February were all-time highs for those months, with February bringing a total of 4.1 million passengers for an average of nearly 150,000 travelers per day – an increase of 7% over last February and 5% over February 2020 (pre-pandemic). According to aviation analytics provider Cirium, MIA is the fastest-growing U.S. airport in airline seats compared to pre-pandemic levels.

This morning, the GMBHA celebrated International Women’s Day, hosting the first annual Women Shaping Miami Power Breakfast. The event featured a panel of industry trailblazers including the GMCVB’s Connie Kinnard and Miami Beach Asst. City Manager Rickelle Williams.

Carnaval Miami celebrates all month, including at Sunday’s Calle Ocho Music Festival … also this weekend in Miami Gardens, the 16th edition of the highly anticipated Jazz in the Gardens … next weekend the Arsht Center's acclaimed Flamenco Festival Miami is March 16-18 … the Miami-Dade Youth Fair opens …and Art on the Drive, a new Carnaval Miami experience fills Ocean Drive with music, artists and children’s entertainment … for sports fans, the best compete in the World Baseball Classic and Miami Open tennis tournament … and beginning March 21, Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival headline … for more, check out Miami Beach Live! or click here.

Join the South Florida Concierge Association Monday, March 13 at 10 a.m. for their monthly GMCVB virtual update. GMCVB Director of Research & Business Intelligence Andrew Wobensmith highlights what to expect as we move into spring break, and Ocean Drive Association Executive Director Cece Velasco updates on all things South Beach. Click here. to join the call.

The 34th Annual In the Company of Women Awards celebrates the contributions of amazing women in our community who have excelled professionally and civically. Commemorating Women’s History Month, honorees include GMCVB board members Hydi Webb, PortMiami; Alexandra Villoch, Baptist Health Foundation; and Miami-Dade Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins. Presented by Miami-Dade Parks, The Parks Foundation and the Miami-Dade Commission for Women on March 16.

Getting visibility in the media is constantly evolving. The Arts & Business Council of Miami with support from the GMCVB is hosting a Magnifying Media and Proactive PR virtual session March 14. The workshop explores how to think creatively and expansively about messaging to get your story told, promote meaningful engagement, and expand your business.

Still need tickets to the Miami Open tennis tournament March 19-April 4? Choose from a variety of seating options exclusively discounted for GMCVB members, with savings of up to 40% off select tickets and dates.

The Coral Gables Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations that have an impact in the Coral Gables community. Focus areas include Education, Arts & Culture, Social & Health Services and Placemaking & Historic Preservation. All programs or projects must have a direct benefit for the Coral Gables community.  Deadline for Letters of Inquiry is March 24.