Greater Miami & Miami Beach, down-to-earth and welcoming, serve as a haven where diverse communities converge in an authentic and extraordinary way. This dynamic destination lets you weave together experiences that are not just genuine but also challenging to articulate. Whether you’re drawn to art, adventure, farming, or fashion, Miami caters to your unique interests, creating a city that resonates with an individual charm, almost as if it was crafted just for you. Prepare to immerse yourself in a place where the range of possibilities is boundless — a true invitation to explore and discover your own Miami.
Getting to Greater Miami & Miami Beach is effortlessly convenient. Miami International Airport (MIA) opens doors to more than 400 daily flights from across the globe, ensuring seamless connectivity. For cruise enthusiasts, PortMiami proudly stands as the Cruise Capital of the WorldTM, offering a diverse array of sailing options and exciting vacation alternatives.
Experience first-rate accommodations, relish delectable cuisine, explore enticing shopping scenes, engage in sports, and absorb the vibrant arts and culture scene. Uncover both the latest attractions and timeless classics, including the mesmerizing Everglades and Biscayne National Parks—two of the nation’s most cherished natural treasures that invite exploration and appreciation. Miami invites you to dive into a city that encapsulates endless possibilities and personal discovery.
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PLANES, TRAINS & CRUISES
MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MIA)
• In the J.D. Power 2023 North America Airport Satisfaction StudySM, Miami International Airport was ranked the best mega airport in Florida and 4th best among the busiest airports in the U.S. and Canada.
• In 2023, MIA attained a new annual passenger record of 52 million travelers, an increase of 2.5% over 2022 and through March 2024 is off to the best start ever for a new year trending 10% ahead of the same time in 2023.
• MIA is home to more than 100 airlines, more than any other U.S. airport. It is the 8th largest in the US and the World.
• MIA introduces MIA Discover: Destination Map, which enables travelers to explore MIA destinations, investigate your chosen city and allow MIA to be your trip planner.
NEW FLIGHT SERVICE:
• Level Airlines: Will launch new service from/to Barcelona in March 2024.
• Condor Airlines: Will launch new service from/to Frankfort in March 2024.
GREATER MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH SPECIALIST PROGRAM
Learn how to leverage the many facets of Miami to sell it both as a singular destination and a cruise extension to be explored at length by travelers with all sorts of interests, from cuisine to outdoor life.
BRIGHTLINE
In September 2023 history was made as the first passenger train from Miami arrived in Orlando International Airport. More than 600 elected offcials, community leaders, and members of the media joined for the celebration.
TRI-RAIL
Tri-Rail, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach’s commuter rail line, announced the expanded service into the MiamiCentral Station, starting January 2024.
Embark on a journey through Miami’s rich neighborhoods, from the cultural vibrancy of Little Havana and Little Haiti to the artistic allure of Wynwood and the Design District. Explore the chic charm of Miami Beach, including the art deco architecture and the glamourous Faena District in Mid Beach. Discover the spirited nightlife and attractions of Downtown Miami, and for outdoor enthusiasts, venture into South Dade, home to Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park—a haven for diverse wildlife and water lovers.
PORTMIAMI — CRUISE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD™
• PortMiami, the Cruise Capital of the World, welcomed 7.3 million passengers and set a new record-breaking year in cruise activity for FY 2023. The Port experienced a 6.97% increase in cruise passenger totals compared to its previous record of 6.8 million passengers in FY 2019.
• PortMIAMI is the nation’s first seaport to host a Global Entry Enrollment Center.
• Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world, set sail on January 27. Lionel Messi has been named Official Icon of Icon of the Seas.
PortMiami adds Eight New Ships: A total of eight cruise ships will make inaugural visits or new homeport operations from PortMiami this winter.
• Upon completion in late 2024, MSC Cruise Lines Mega Terminal will be the largest cruise ship terminal in North America.
For more information, visit: MiamiandBeaches.com/travel-professionals
FROM INTIMATE BOUTIQUE & LIFESTYLE HOTELS TO LUXURY RESORTS, ACCOMMODATIONS COME IN EVERY SHAPE, SIZE AND BUDGET
NEW HOTEL OPENINGS
Hotel Name // Room Count
2024
Airport Area
Holiday Inn Express Miami Intl Airport // 133
Doral
EVEN Hotel Miami - Doral // 125
Downtown Miami/Brickell
Gale Miami Hotel and Residences // 160
The Moore Miami // 12
Miami Beach
citizenM Miami South Beach // 168
Collins Park Hotel // 294
Thompson South Beach // 150
Wynwood
MOXY Miami Wynwood // 120
2025 & BEYOND
Airport Area
Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport South // 160
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts Miami // 250
Coconut Grove
Residence Inn by Marriott Coconut Grove // 113
Coral Gables
Homewood Suites by Hilton Coral Gables // 124
Doral
Avid Miami-Doral // 82
Downtown Miami/Brickell
Baccarat Hotel & Residences // 249
Canopy by Hilton Miami Brickell // 135
Dream Miami at Riverside Wharf // 165
E11EVEN Hotel & Residences // 416
Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami West Brickell // 211
Highland Park Miami Hotel // 150
Holiday Inn Express Miami – Calle Ocho // 84
HOO Miami Legacy // 219
Icon on 8 // 140
Krymwood Hotel // 48
Legacy Hotel & Residences Miami Worldcenter // 219
Miami Biscayne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton // 137
Residence Inn By Marriott Miami Downtown // 204
Sonder Colonnade // 95
Treehouse Brickell // 191
Urbanica Biscayne // 199
Virgin Hotels Miami // 250
Visions at Brickell // 111
Waldorf Astoria Miami // 205
Miami Beach
Aman Miami Beach // 56
Bvlgari Hotel Miami Beach // 100
Collins Avenue Hotel // 46
Flagstone Island Gardens Resort // 455
Galbut Hotel // 76
Grand Hyatt // 800
Jungle Island Hotel // 300
Port Aventura Hotel // 170
Prince Michael Hotel // 107
Riviera Plaza Hotel // 76
Urbanica Beach Hotel // 160
North Miami-Dade
Courtyard Miami Northeast // 138
South Miami-Dade
Residence Inn by Marriott Homestead // 110
South Place City Center Hotel // 150
WoodSpring Suites Homestead // 122
Wynwood
Miami Wynwood Hotel // 116
THINGS TO DO IN GREATER MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH
You’ll discover so many exciting things to do in Greater Miami & Miami Beach, whether you want to dive into the area’s arts and culture scene, explore shopping adventures, or take a fun sightseeing tour. Here’s just a sampling of the many vacation attractions and activities you can enjoy in Miami.
DOWNTOWN MIAMI PortMiami is situated on Dodge Island in Biscayne Bay, just east of Downtown Miami. That makes this bustling business district and its best-inclass cultural offerings the easiest to access before or after your cruise.
FROST SCIENCE Frost Science is one of the only museums worldwide to boast both a planetarium and an aquarium. You can enjoy dazzling views of Miami’s skyline and Biscayne Bay, learn about urban gardening or explore below the surface of South Florida’s aquatic ecosystem.
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, MIAMI (ICA) Located in Miami’s Design District, it is dedicated to promoting continuous experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas throughout the Miami region and internationally.
MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT This luxury shopping destination is dedicated to innovative fashion, design, architecture and dining experiences. The Design District features the best shopping, cultural and culinary experiences within an architecturally significant neighborhood.
PÉREZ ART MUSEUM MIAMI PAMM is housed inside a landmark building by Pritzker Prize winning architects Herzog & de Meuron. Perched on the edge of Biscayne Bay, it provides stunning views of Miami’s skyline. The collection is devoted to contemporary art of the Americas and hosts a dynamic calendar of exhibitions. Don’t miss PAMM’s outstanding restaurant, Verde. RUBELL MUSEUM Longtime Miami residents Don and Mera Rubell continue to up the art ante in Miami, sharing the prized contemporary art collection they’ve collected over the last 50 years at the new Rubell Museum. The museum occupies a sprawling new space in the Allapattah neighborhood.
SUPERBLUE MIAMI This experiential art center, located in Allapattah, gives the world’s leading artists the perfect venue to dream big. Superblue supports the world’s most innovative artists to bring experiences that are as meaningful as they are transcendent.
THE BASS The Bass is Miami Beach’s renown contemporary art museum. The exhibition program encompasses a wide range of media and artistic points of view, bringing fresh perspectives to the diverse cultural context of Miami Beach.
THRILLER MIAMI SPEEDBOAT ADVENTURES Feel the rush as you sightsee Miami’s waterfront highlights aboard Thriller Miami speedboats! Adventures include daily tours on its fleet of Thriller Vessels. Enjoy shoreline views of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami Skyline, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Star Island mansions and more.
TREETOP TREKKING MIAMI Surround yourself with nature as you trek among the tree tops on suspended bridges, Tarzan swings, balance logs, cargo nets, ziplines, and much more. Located on Watson Island, this thrilling attraction is easy to get to and sure to be a highlight of your visit.
WYNWOOD WALLS Start your exploration at Wynwood Walls, an outdoor museum dedicated to incredible street art. You’ll find works by some of the most influential international muralists of our time in this ever-changing outdoor museum.
ZOO MIAMI The 750-acre Zoo Miami, located in South Dade, is one of the country’s top zoos – it’s the largest zoo in Florida and a major draw for Greater Miami & Miami Beach. The zoo has more than 1,000 species of trees, palms and other plants.
MIAMI BEACH’S LINCOLN ROAD This outdoor pedestrian mall is one of the most unique shopping districts in the world, full of stunning facades, world-class culture and destination retail stores. The 8-blocklong promenade was designed by fabled art deco architect Morris Lapidus and features public art and native plants that captivate travelers.
PARADOX MUSEUM With more than 70 paradox-based, amazing exhibits, it offers more mind-twisting, eye-tricking experiences than any other edutainment destination in the world. Paradox Museum is a must-see, must share destination for all ages.
OCEAN DRIVE MIAMI BEACH This worldfamous street is a destination where Art Deco architecture and design shines beside the Atlantic Ocean, sidewalk cafes serve up every type of cuisine imaginable, and lively music tempts you to break into dance. It’s all just steps from the sand on South Beach.
ANNUAL EVENTS
Miami offers year-round events that promise to keep your clients busy with world-class symphony, opera and ballet seasons. The hottest Broadway shows travel here and run simultaneously with a plethora of multicultural events, fashion shows, live music spectacles and international art, film and culinary festivals. Having 365 days of sunshine means it’s always a great time to celebrate outdoors. That’s why sport championships, sailing competitions, tennis tournaments, beachfront marathons and more happen year-round in Miami.
JANUARY
• South Beach Jazz Festival
• Art Deco Weekend
• Miami Marathon & Half Marathon
FEBRUARY
• GroundUp Music Festival
• Miami International Boat Show
• Coconut Grove Arts Festival
• Miami Concours
• South Beach Wine & Food Festival
• Carnival Miami
• Winter Party Festival
MARCH
• Open House Miami
• Carnival Miami
• Winter Party Festival
• Montreux Jazz Festival Miami
• Carnival on the Mile
• Jazz in the Gardens
• Calle 8 Music Festival
• Miami Open
• Ultra Music Festival
APRIL
• Carnival Miami
• Miami Film Festival
• Miami Beach Pride
• Beach Polo World Cup, Miami Beach
• Miami-Dade Countryfest
MAY
• Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
• HYUNDAI Air & Sea Show
• Miami Swim Week
JUNE
• Miami Swim Week
• Wynwood Pride
• American Black Film Festival
JULY
• Rolling Loud
• International Ballet Festival of Miami
AUGUST
• IFE-ILE Afro-Cuban Dance Festival
• Miami International Auto Show
SEPTEMBER
• Miami International Auto Show
• Orange Blossom Classic
OCTOBER
• iii Points Music Festival
• Miami Carnival
• NASCAR Cup Series 400 Weekend
NOVEMBER
• Miami Fashion Week
• Miami Book Fair
• URGE Miami Thanksgiving Festival
DECEMBER
• Art Basel Miami Beach
• Miami Art Week
• Orange Bowl Game
For a complete list of events, please visit: MiamiandMiamiBeach.com/events
GREATER MIAMI & MIAMI BEACH
2024 MICHELIN GUIDE FEATURES
The Michelin Guide unveiling at the Tampa EDITION hotel on April 18 marked the inclusion of nine new establishments into Florida’s coveted MICHELIN-Starred restaurant circle.
The anonymous MICHELIN Guide inspectors bestowed Stars upon 26 dining venues in total, reaffirming L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami’s prominent position with its enduring two MICHELIN Stars. This year’s selection not only encompasses 149 culinary destinations but also showcases a rich tapestry of 38 diverse cuisines. Among the new Stars are culinary gems offering tantalizing Japanese, Peruvian, Vietnamese, and Scandinavian flavors, further enriching Florida’s gastronomic landscape.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants:
MICHELIN STARS
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon **
Ariete *
Boia De *
Cote Miami *
Elcielo Miami *
EntreNos Miami *
Hiden *
Le Jardinier *
Los Félix *
Ogawa *
SHINGO *
Stubborn Seed *
Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt *
The Surf Club Restaurant *
BIB GOURMAND
Bachour
Chug’s Diner
DOYA
El Turco
Ghee Indian Kitchen
Hometown Barbecue Miami
Jaguar Sun
La Natural
Lucali
Lung Yai Thai Tapas
Mandolin Aegean Bistro
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink
Phuc Yea
Rosie’s
Sanguich De Miami
Tinta y Cafe
Zak The Baker
Zitz Sum
MICHELIN HOTEL KEYS
The Mayfair House & Garden **
The Setai Miami Beach **
FAENA Hotel Miami Beach **
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club **
Mandarin Oriental *
Mr. C Miami *
1 Hotel South Beach *
Hotel Greystone *
The Betsy *
ESMÉ Miami Beach *
MIAMI: WORLD’S LEADING SPORTS DESTINATION
UNBEATABLE DEALS
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DEC + JAN
Miami Arts, Culture & Heritage Months
APR + MAY
Miami Attractions & Museums Months
JUL + AUG
Miami Spa Months
AUG + SEP
Miami Spice Restaurant Months
Use these special deals and events as your arts and culture guide to discover unique art, flavorful cuisine, and rich heritage that make our neighborhoods so vibrant. NOV
Culture seekers in search of adventure can discover various attractions and museums special o ers ranging from incredible admission savings, BOGO deals, and more.
Enjoy best in class spas with enticing deals for treatments and therapies starting at $109. The perfect time to rejuvenate with massages, facials and much more.
Enjoy three-course meals at top eateries for just $30/$35 for lunch/brunch and $45/$60 for dinner, your chance to savor Miami and Miami Beach’s cuisines from around the world.
Miami-Dade Farmers Month
Celebrates local farming with special deals and the opportunity to discover Miami’s countryside boasting lychee groves, a winery, and natureinspsired attractions.
