WHAT'S HAPPENING IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
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Hello everyone:
Today we mark the 5th day of our 3rd month as “305 Day.” As we all know, and as the world increasingly knows - The 305 is not just a number, it’s a feeling, a shared experience and it’s become a global brand. I took advantage of this day to pen an Opinion Piece with our friends at the Miami Herald that helps us celebrate and embrace all that we cherish in The 305.
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Opinion By David Whitaker March 2, 2026
What began as a telephone area code has become something far more meaningful: a symbol of identity, pride and shared experience. The numbers “305” are shorthand for the resilience, vibrancy and unmistakable energy that define Miami-Dade County. Each year on ...
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MIA advances $1B Concourse D expansion
Miami International Airport and American Airlines unveiled plans last week for a $1 billion expansion of Concourse D, marking a major milestone in the airport’s ongoing modernization. The Gate D60 project, slated to ...
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Sports Performance Hub breaks ground in Homestead
GMCVB leadership joined local officials this week to mark the historic groundbreaking of the $280 million Sports Performance Hub in Homestead – a transformative, privately funded sports and community destination. Spanning more than 100 acres ...
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MIA strengthens global event readiness
The GMCVB’s Mat Ratner moderates the March 6 Miami International Airport Operations Workshop as Miami-Dade County advances preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other major global events. The Aviation Department is ...
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GMCVB joins with Miami Realtors at MIPIM
March 9-13 in Cannes, France, the travel industry sales team joins the Miami Association of Realtors for MIPIM 2026, the world’s leading commercial real estate gathering. MIPIM convenes top investors, developers and city leaders to ...
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March meetings drive $14M in economic impact
Two major gatherings – Future Proof Citywide and Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) – drive more than $14 million in combined economic impact for Greater Miami & Miami Beach this March. Future Proof Citywide activates multiple venues ...
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Freebee expands on-demand service across Miami-Dade
GMCVB partner Freebee is accelerating its growth across Miami-Dade County as municipalities prioritize flexible, cost-effective transportation solutions. On-demand microtransit continues to boost ridership, reduce congestion and improve mobility with ...
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Fitness Festival powers March visitation
The Wodapalooza Fitness Festival takes over Miami Beach, March 12-15, drawing thousands of athletes and spectators for four days of elite competition, Gauntlet challenges, seminars and a large-scale brand expo. The global gathering ...
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Carnaval Miami’s signature weekends
Carnaval Miami builds toward its grand finale with two high-energy weekends celebrating Latin and Caribbean culture in Coral Gables and Little Havana. Carnaval on the Mile transforms Miracle Mile, March 7-8, with live music, culinary showcases ...
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Wynwood turns block into car-free street park
Wynwood Business Improvement District transforms a block of NW Third Avenue into a car-free community space every Sunday in March with the launch of Wynwood Street Park, an open-street park where neighbors, families and visitors can relax and connect. The initiative explores how a car-free block can create long-term value for ...
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Goodwill celebrates 305 Day across Miami-Dade
Celebrating 305 Day, Goodwill South Florida rolls out a special 305 Day Rack at every Miami-Dade retail store, March 5-12. Each location will feature Miami-themed merchandise curated from local donations, with every item priced at $3.05. Goodwill purchases support workforce training and employment for people with disabilities and ...
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Mia is exploring Miami-Dade County – showcasing what makes us world’s best to live, work, play and stay!
This week she landed on one of the 305’s most iconic streets. Murals and cafecito set the scene and next weekend it hosts the nation’s largest Hispanic music festival.
The first three readers to guess where she's perched win a Miami-themed prize and all responses are entered into our December grand prize drawing.
Congratulations to last issue's winners – Annelore Hanssens, Eduardo Martinez and Willie Garcia – who correctly guessed Biscayne Bay.
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