South Florida Events & Hospitality News — Week of September 16, 2026
The latest news, trends and developments shaping Miami and South Florida’s meetings, conventions, hotels, celebrations and live-event industry.
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South Florida Events & Hospitality News — Week of September 16, 2026
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1. Global Major-Events Consultancy Establishes Permanent South Florida Presence
London-based Trivandi, a global consultancy specializing in major events, venues and destination projects, is expanding into South Florida and plans to grow its local U.S. operation. The move strengthens the region's already substantial event-production ecosystem and provides another indication of South Florida's growing importance as a base for companies serving large-scale events and venues. Published September 11, 2026.
Read the South Florida Business Journal story
2. Miami Spice Extended Through October After Record Participation
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has extended Miami Spice Restaurant Months through October 31 for the first time as the program celebrates its 25th anniversary with more than 400 participating restaurants. The additional month provides another boost for restaurants, hotels, visitors and the broader hospitality economy while giving convention attendees and corporate groups more opportunities to experience Miami's culinary scene. Announced September 14, 2026.
Read the official GMCVB announcement
3. Greater Miami Strengthens Its Tourism Push in the Canadian Market
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and destination partners recently met with 54 Canadian luxury travel advisors as part of an effort to strengthen tourism business from Canada. Destination updates highlighted new hotel programming and visitor experiences, reinforcing the importance of international travel advisors in bringing leisure and luxury travelers to Greater Miami and Miami Beach. Published September 14, 2026.
4. Major Cruise Terminal Operator Opens Its First Permanent Miami Office
SSA Marine, one of North America's largest cruise-terminal operators, has established its first permanent Miami office with a 5,400-square-foot base for cruise-division leadership. The expansion further reinforces Miami's position at the center of the global cruise industry—an industry closely connected with hotels, destination services, transportation, group travel and live entertainment. Published September 10, 2026.
Read the South Florida Business Journal story
5. South Beach Hotel Sells for $16.5 Million as Hospitality Investment Continues
The Goldman family has sold The Tony Hotel South Beach for $16.5 million, marking another notable transaction in Miami Beach's highly active hotel market. Continued investment and ownership changes among South Beach hotels reflect the enduring value of the destination's hospitality sector and the importance of hotels as venues for leisure travel, meetings, receptions and private events. Published September 15, 2026.
Read the South Florida Business Journal story
Upcoming Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Events Industry Conventions
1. Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026 — September 16–17
Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach
Luxury, boutique and independent hotel owners, general managers, designers, purchasing professionals and hospitality suppliers from North America, Central America and the Caribbean will gather for two days of education, networking and business development. More than 200 hospitality companies and brands are expected to participate, making this an especially relevant gathering for companies serving hotels and resorts. (Independent Hotel Show Miami 2026)
2. Jupiter Entertainment, Media & Sports Festival — October 6–9
Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach
Described as a global festival of leadership for the entertainment, media and sports industries, Jupiter brings executives, creators and decision-makers together at the intersection of major events, entertainment, media and experiential business. Its audience makes the festival particularly relevant to South Florida event producers, entertainment providers and companies interested in high-level corporate and branded experiences. (Miami Beach Convention Center)
3. Air Cargo Forum & Exhibition — October 26–29
Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach
The international air-cargo community comes to Miami for a major global forum combining an exhibition, industry education, networking, receptions and destination experiences. While primarily an aviation and logistics gathering, the conference brings international business travelers and corporate groups into Miami and is another example of the large-scale convention traffic supporting South Florida hotels, venues and hospitality businesses. (Miami Beach Convention Center)
4. WTE Miami 2026 — October 27–28
Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach
One of the most directly relevant upcoming events for South Florida’s tourism industry, WTE Miami connects destinations, tourism organizations, travel buyers, suppliers and international travel brands. Organizers anticipate participation from more than 70 countries, with thousands of buyers and hundreds of exhibitors using Miami as a marketplace for global tourism business. (WTE Miami)
5. Miami Beach Food & Beverage Expo — October 28–29
Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach
Food-and-beverage brands, buyers, retailers, distributors, entrepreneurs and hospitality professionals will gather for two days of product discovery, networking and industry connections. Food and beverage remain essential components of hotels, restaurants, weddings, conventions and special events, making this expo particularly relevant to South Florida’s broader hospitality ecosystem. (MIAMI BEACH FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPO)
Miami Beach Food & Beverage Expo
6. The Hospitality Show 2026 — November 2–4
Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami Beach
Powered by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, The Hospitality Show will bring hotel owners, operators, management companies, brands, technology companies, purchasing professionals and hospitality innovators to Miami Beach. More than 400 solution providers and over 100 industry experts are expected, with programming centered on hotel operations, profitability, technology, workforce strategy and guest experience.
7. Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld 2026 — November 4–6
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center | Fort Lauderdale
Travel advisors, cruise lines, destinations and tourism suppliers will converge in Fort Lauderdale for one of the cruise industry’s important professional gatherings. The program includes education, supplier workshops, general sessions, an exhibitor showcase and major cruise brands including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, MSC, Norwegian and others—making it especially relevant to South Florida’s enormous cruise and tourism economy.
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