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Miami bars and restaurants named among world's best

The ranking comes from an international travel guide.

Food and Drink

Fourteen Miami-area hospitality establishments have been named among the best in the world, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="50 Best Discovery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/search-results.html?town=Miami&amp;country=US" data-vars-content-id="149cd639-cc41-4c40-b244-ea7a80948e77" data-vars-headline="Miami bars and restaurants named among world&#x27;s best" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theworlds50best.com/discovery/search-results.html?town=Miami&amp;country=US" target="_blank">50 Best Discovery</a>, an international travel guide, part of World&#x27;s 50 Best. Why it matters: The recognition further cements the Miami area as a culinary and travel destination. <ul><li>It also comes during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="area&#x27;s slower months" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/28/miami-restaurants-summer-slowdown-closures" data-vars-content-id="149cd639-cc41-4c40-b244-ea7a80948e77" data-vars-headline="Miami bars and restaurants named among world&#x27;s best" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/28/miami-restaurants-summer-slowdown-closures" target="_self">area&#x27;s slower months</a>, and a rating like this could drive traffic to local establishments. </li></ul>

"A lot of fear." South Florida Haitians brace for end of Temporary Protected Status

TPS holders are living in fear as their deportation protections expire.

Immigration

Many South Florida Haitians are living in fear as an estimated 350,000 Haitian immigrants across the U.S. brace for their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/10/florida-haiti-tps-extension-work-permits-rally" data-vars-content-id="8504eb2b-71bb-490c-87a1-f28d0a364bf6" data-vars-headline="&quot;A lot of fear.&quot; South Florida Haitians brace for end of Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/10/florida-haiti-tps-extension-work-permits-rally" target="_self">Temporary Protected Status</a> to end Monday.The big picture: The Trump administration&#x27;s decision to end <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="TPS" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status" data-vars-content-id="8504eb2b-71bb-490c-87a1-f28d0a364bf6" data-vars-headline="&quot;A lot of fear.&quot; South Florida Haitians brace for end of Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status" target="_blank">TPS</a> will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="separate families" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/2026/07/23/nx-s1-5884947/haitians-protected-status-tps" data-vars-content-id="8504eb2b-71bb-490c-87a1-f28d0a364bf6" data-vars-headline="&quot;A lot of fear.&quot; South Florida Haitians brace for end of Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/2026/07/23/nx-s1-5884947/haitians-protected-status-tps" target="_blank">separate families</a> and hurt Florida&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="health care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/floridas-nursing-homes-are-bracing-for-life-without-haitian-tps-workers/" data-vars-content-id="8504eb2b-71bb-490c-87a1-f28d0a364bf6" data-vars-headline="&quot;A lot of fear.&quot; South Florida Haitians brace for end of Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/floridas-nursing-homes-are-bracing-for-life-without-haitian-tps-workers/" target="_blank">health care</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hospitality and tourism" data-vars-click-url="https://frla.org/news-release/press-release-florida-hospitality-industry-urges-federal-action-to-support-employers-following-tps-decision/" data-vars-content-id="8504eb2b-71bb-490c-87a1-f28d0a364bf6" data-vars-headline="&quot;A lot of fear.&quot; South Florida Haitians brace for end of Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://frla.org/news-release/press-release-florida-hospitality-industry-urges-federal-action-to-support-employers-following-tps-decision/" target="_blank">hospitality and tourism</a> industries, advocates and business leaders say.<ul><li>TPS has protected Haitians and provided them work authorization since <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2010" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/general-news-b5b989398d08474ab3387249e03bc6be" data-vars-content-id="8504eb2b-71bb-490c-87a1-f28d0a364bf6" data-vars-headline="&quot;A lot of fear.&quot; South Florida Haitians brace for end of Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/general-news-b5b989398d08474ab3387249e03bc6be" target="_blank">2010</a>.</li></ul>

Miami Spice is back: Here are the restaurant deals we're excited about

Some of the top restaurants in the city are participating.

Summer in Miami means discounts on some of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="best restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="2dd7f9ee-bdb8-4c0b-b240-b432c5c2382c" data-vars-headline="Miami Spice is back: Here are the restaurant deals we&#x27;re excited about" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/food-and-drink" target="_self">best restaurants</a> in the city, thanks to Miami Spice.Why it matters: The summer restaurant discount program gives diners a chance to eat meals at acclaimed (and in some cases, Michelin-starred) restaurants at budget-friendly prices — while supporting local restaurants <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="during their offseason" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/28/miami-restaurants-summer-slowdown-closures" data-vars-content-id="2dd7f9ee-bdb8-4c0b-b240-b432c5c2382c" data-vars-headline="Miami Spice is back: Here are the restaurant deals we&#x27;re excited about" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/28/miami-restaurants-summer-slowdown-closures" target="_self">during their offseason</a>.

What to know about Miami Marine Stadium referendum

Voters will decide on the fate of the historic venue this August.

Election

City of Miami voters will decide Aug. 18 whether to approve a management agreement to help restore Miami Marine Stadium.Why it matters: The historically designated stadium, which closed in 1992, has been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shuttered for longer than it was in operation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wlrn.org/arts-culture/2024-10-15/miami-marine-stadium" data-vars-content-id="4e42b8fa-7e98-43ab-abb8-ae5a704d96cf" data-vars-headline="What to know about Miami Marine Stadium referendum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wlrn.org/arts-culture/2024-10-15/miami-marine-stadium" target="_blank">shuttered for longer than it was in operation</a>, despite numerous efforts to revive it, WLRN has reported.

If flying private is too pricey, luxury terminal at MIA offers next best thing

For a steep price, wealthy flyers can avoid the crowds at MIA.

Travel

A new private luxury terminal at Miami International Airport offers wealthy commercial flyers a way to never step foot inside MIA.Why it matters: PS today launches operations at the historic former Pan American Airways headquarters at MIA under a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="20-year lease" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamidade.gov/govaction/matter.asp?matter=230328&amp;file=true&amp;fileAnalysis=false&amp;yearFolder=Y2023" data-vars-content-id="d13bab93-25d1-405c-9a79-01039b82080d" data-vars-headline="If flying private is too pricey, luxury terminal at MIA offers next best thing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamidade.gov/govaction/matter.asp?matter=230328&amp;file=true&amp;fileAnalysis=false&amp;yearFolder=Y2023" target="_blank">20-year lease</a> expected to pay Miami-Dade County about $16 million.

What to know about Miami's Memorial Day travel outlook

AAA predicts this will be the busiest Memorial Day ever for travel.

Expect busy roads and crowded beaches this <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Memorial Day weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/13/memorial-day-weekend-best-worst-drive-times" data-vars-content-id="b47aaaa8-cca2-4237-b2a8-9e887b756962" data-vars-headline="What to know about Miami&#x27;s Memorial Day travel outlook" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/13/memorial-day-weekend-best-worst-drive-times" target="_self">Memorial Day weekend</a>, with Miami among the hottest U.S. destinations.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AAA predicts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ace.aaa.com/travel/advocacy/memorial-day-travel-forecast-safety-tips.html" data-vars-content-id="b47aaaa8-cca2-4237-b2a8-9e887b756962" data-vars-headline="What to know about Miami&#x27;s Memorial Day travel outlook" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ace.aaa.com/travel/advocacy/memorial-day-travel-forecast-safety-tips.html" target="_blank">AAA predicts</a> this will be the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="busiest Memorial Day ever" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/12/memorial-day-travel-forecast-record-aaa" data-vars-content-id="b47aaaa8-cca2-4237-b2a8-9e887b756962" data-vars-headline="What to know about Miami&#x27;s Memorial Day travel outlook" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/12/memorial-day-travel-forecast-record-aaa" target="_self">busiest Memorial Day ever</a> for travel, and many of those travelers are heading for South Florida.

As air taxi plans progress, Florida envisions "highways in the sky"

Have you ever dreamed of flying over an I-95 traffic jam? It's no longer science fiction.

How bad is Miami traffic? Pretty soon, we may be flying around town like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="George Jetson" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTq6Tofmo7E" data-vars-content-id="6af03366-b3ae-4fa0-bce8-942d16db0fe6" data-vars-headline="As air taxi plans progress, Florida envisions &quot;highways in the sky&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTq6Tofmo7E" target="_blank">George Jetson</a>.Why it matters: Multiple companies have announced plans to launch air taxi services in South Florida, but they don&#x27;t yet have full government approval. <ul><li>A new federal pilot program will speed up the integration of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across 26 states, including Florida, with testing expected to begin this summer.</li></ul>

Miami International Airport announces $1 billion Concourse D expansion

MIA is in the midst of a large-scale modernization overhaul.

Miami International Airport announced a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1 billion plan" data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/miami-dade-county-mayor-and-american-airlines-unveil-plans-for-mias-concourse-d-expansion/" data-vars-content-id="d1a1ce3e-ef48-4bd7-a1b0-a8e2bf2d4917" data-vars-headline="Miami International Airport announces $1 billion Concourse D expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/miami-dade-county-mayor-and-american-airlines-unveil-plans-for-mias-concourse-d-expansion/" target="_blank">$1 billion plan</a> to revamp Concourse D by creating new aircraft gates, passenger boarding areas and areas to dine and shop.Why it matters: The often-criticized airport is undergoing a $9 billion <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miami-airport.com/MIAFutureReady.asp" data-vars-content-id="d1a1ce3e-ef48-4bd7-a1b0-a8e2bf2d4917" data-vars-headline="Miami International Airport announces $1 billion Concourse D expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miami-airport.com/MIAFutureReady.asp" target="_blank">Modernization in Action (M.I.A.) Plan</a> to redevelop some concourses and terminals, while renovating escalators, boarding bridges and other infrastructure.

Miami Beach broke up with spring break. Now it's rolling back some restrictions

The city has actively dissuaded spring breakers from coming to South Beach.

Business

After &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="breaking up" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz3T20EXDdo" data-vars-content-id="971625a5-23ce-4e7b-94d9-f98e206c92ee" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach broke up with spring break. Now it&#x27;s rolling back some restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz3T20EXDdo" target="_blank">breaking up</a>&quot; with spring break in recent years, Miami Beach seems ready to turn the page.Why it matters: City officials are planning to lift some crowd-control measures used to crack down on rowdy spring breakers following <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shootings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/03/20/miami-beach-curfew-spring-break-shootings" data-vars-content-id="971625a5-23ce-4e7b-94d9-f98e206c92ee" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach broke up with spring break. Now it&#x27;s rolling back some restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/03/20/miami-beach-curfew-spring-break-shootings" target="_self">shootings</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="crowd stampedes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article259537909.html" data-vars-content-id="971625a5-23ce-4e7b-94d9-f98e206c92ee" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach broke up with spring break. Now it&#x27;s rolling back some restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article259537909.html" target="_blank">crowd stampedes</a> in South Beach.

Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge

Santa Claus isn&#x27;t the only one coming to town. Miami International Airport expects to receive 3.3 million passengers during the upcoming winter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="travel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/travel" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/travel" target="_self">travel</a> season.Why It matters: That would be a new record for MIA, which estimates it will beat last year&#x27;s record-setting season by 3%.<ul><li>These figures are for the period from Dec. 19-Jan. 5.</li></ul>Threat level: MIA says peak travel days will be Dec. 20, 26, 27 and Jan. 2 and 3, when more than 190,000 daily passengers are expected to pass through the airport.<ul><li>MIA advises travelers to arrive three hours before your flight to give yourself enough time for to park, check in for your flight and go through security. </li><li>To get through security faster, MIA also offers real-time updates on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="checkpoint wait times online" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miami-airport.com/tsa-waittimes.asp" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miami-airport.com/tsa-waittimes.asp" target="_blank">checkpoint wait times online</a>.</li></ul>The latest: MIA is opening its new Ibis parking garage on Friday, offering 2,240 spaces.<ul><li>The airport will now have a total of 10,500 parking spaces across the Ibis, Dolphin and Flamingo garages.</li></ul>Meanwhile, discounted parking is available at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Economy Park and Ride lot" data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/save-when-you-fly-with-mia-park-and-ride/" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/save-when-you-fly-with-mia-park-and-ride/" target="_blank">Economy Park and Ride lot</a>, which requires you to take a shuttle to MIA.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Valet Parking" data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/valet-at-mia-to-get-away-with-no-delay/" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/valet-at-mia-to-get-away-with-no-delay/" target="_blank">Valet Parking</a> is located across from MIA&#x27;s check-in area at doors 2 and 20 in the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.</li><li>You can also get there by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ride app, taxi" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miami-airport.com/taxicabs-shuttles.asp" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miami-airport.com/taxicabs-shuttles.asp" target="_blank">ride app, taxi</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Metrorail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamidade.gov/transportation-publicworks/traintracker_results.asp?station_selected=MIA" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamidade.gov/transportation-publicworks/traintracker_results.asp?station_selected=MIA" target="_blank">Metrorail</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Metrobus" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/metrobus-routes-serving-mia.page" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/transportation/metrobus-routes-serving-mia.page" target="_blank">Metrobus</a> or the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tri-Rail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tri-rail.com/stations/miami-airport" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tri-rail.com/stations/miami-airport" target="_blank">Tri-Rail</a>.</li><li>MIA&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cell Phone Waiting Lot" data-vars-click-url="https://email.miami-international-airport.senderservices.net/c/eJyUkE-SqyAQh08Du1h0qyALFm-Ta1gdaZOup2ABFef4U05qDjAH-H5_vhjWaNmS5gDOjpOZ0IDmnWSbJQaFCMbYCRSifgU_PQbm-BgBpsGM3sPqnX_g2pNzC_daAhocAWGEAWzvu3V0zi-2dxFwtTGqwexCu9wkNS6JmuRE242kHLm0rnKKXCqXtyxcu8RNb-HV2qH6fwrvCu_neXafhF9mybvC-8LbNh-vnHg-qPyX9OyoHrqEnUqT1L2p1rxlNRj6klwvSl9tkp5zzDtJus7-bdslpYUfWbePJv0O-B0AAP__g3Rvfw" data-vars-content-id="68b4b91f-2a65-4a57-8258-8e00ff4ffbe0" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects record-breaking Christmas surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://email.miami-international-airport.senderservices.net/c/eJyUkE-SqyAQh08Du1h0qyALFm-Ta1gdaZOup2ABFef4U05qDjAH-H5_vhjWaNmS5gDOjpOZ0IDmnWSbJQaFCMbYCRSifgU_PQbm-BgBpsGM3sPqnX_g2pNzC_daAhocAWGEAWzvu3V0zi-2dxFwtTGqwexCu9wkNS6JmuRE242kHLm0rnKKXCqXtyxcu8RNb-HV2qH6fwrvCu_neXafhF9mybvC-8LbNh-vnHg-qPyX9OyoHrqEnUqT1L2p1rxlNRj6klwvSl9tkp5zzDtJus7-bdslpYUfWbePJv0O-B0AAP__g3Rvfw" target="_blank">Cell Phone Waiting Lot</a>, which provides free parking for those waiting to pick up friends or loved ones, is located just off LeJeune Road and N.W. 31st St.</li></ul>

Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights

The move comes ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

News

Miami International Airport is preparing for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="10% cut" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/flights-delays-airports-cancellations-faa" data-vars-content-id="0cc098a2-29f3-42d0-816f-ba82abc8057c" data-vars-headline="Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/05/flights-delays-airports-cancellations-faa" target="_self">10% cut</a> in air traffic beginning Friday, as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="air traffic controller shortages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" data-vars-content-id="0cc098a2-29f3-42d0-816f-ba82abc8057c" data-vars-headline="Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/08/shutdown-air-traffic-controllers-delays-sick-outs" target="_self">air traffic controller shortages</a> linked to the government shutdown trigger slowdowns at airports nationwide.Why it matters: The cuts, which will result in delays and flight cancellations, come <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/03/government-shutdown-thanksgiving-travel-delays-canceled-flights" data-vars-content-id="0cc098a2-29f3-42d0-816f-ba82abc8057c" data-vars-headline="Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/03/government-shutdown-thanksgiving-travel-delays-canceled-flights" target="_self">ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday</a> — already one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="busiest travel weeks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/19/thanksgiving-travel-2024-holiday-forecast-aaa-tsa" data-vars-content-id="0cc098a2-29f3-42d0-816f-ba82abc8057c" data-vars-headline="Miami airport braces for disruptions as FAA cuts flights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/11/19/thanksgiving-travel-2024-holiday-forecast-aaa-tsa" target="_self">busiest travel weeks</a> of the year.

Miami airport expects upwards of 900,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend

Miami International Airport is projecting an average of 157,000 travelers per day.

Miami International Airport is expecting about 157,000 travelers per day from Thursday to Tuesday — matching last year&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record-breaking holiday weekend." data-vars-click-url="https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-travel-tips-for-the-labor-day-weekend/" data-vars-content-id="68dcc0ad-5121-4d91-af1a-0712665d28a3" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects upwards of 900,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news.miami-airport.com/mia-travel-tips-for-the-labor-day-weekend/" target="_blank">record-breaking holiday weekend.</a>&quot; The big picture: Nationally, Labor Day weekend <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="travel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/economy-business/transportation" data-vars-content-id="68dcc0ad-5121-4d91-af1a-0712665d28a3" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects upwards of 900,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/economy-business/transportation" target="_self">travel</a> is expected to surpass last year&#x27;s record, and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Transportation Security Administration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" data-vars-content-id="68dcc0ad-5121-4d91-af1a-0712665d28a3" data-vars-headline="Miami airport expects upwards of 900,000 travelers over Labor Day weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/19/tsa-clear-airport-security-atlanta-dc-seattle" target="_self">Transportation Security Administration</a> is preparing to screen hundreds of thousands more passengers.

Tourism industry warns against diverting advertising funds

A decrease in revenue could hinder agencies' ability to attract visitors, industry leaders say.

Tourism marketing agencies in South Florida are raising concerns about legislation that could shift funding away from advertising to property tax relief.Why it matters: The legislation concerns the tourist development tax, a levy on hotel rooms that has long been used to lure travelers to the state and fund venues that attract them.<ul><li>A decrease in revenue could hinder agencies&#x27; ability to attract visitors, industry leaders say, causing long-term damage to one of the state&#x27;s economic drivers.</li></ul>

Miami airport's takeoffs and landings are a work of art

Reid showcases his work and process on Instagram.

Culture

Miami International Airport is known for its chaotic environment, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frequent disrepair" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/01/19/mia-skytrain-repair-update-airport" data-vars-content-id="bac7597b-15a2-4bac-9e3e-0fb1c2e698f1" data-vars-headline="Miami airport&#x27;s takeoffs and landings are a work of art" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/01/19/mia-skytrain-repair-update-airport" target="_self">frequent disrepair</a> and, apparently, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a lot of guns found by TSA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/29/mia-guns-airport-record" data-vars-content-id="bac7597b-15a2-4bac-9e3e-0fb1c2e698f1" data-vars-headline="Miami airport&#x27;s takeoffs and landings are a work of art" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/01/29/mia-guns-airport-record" target="_self">a lot of guns found by TSA</a>.<ul><li>But artwork from a software developer could help us see the airport with a fresh perspective.</li></ul>