Mayors Daniella Levine Cava and Steven Meiner will join regional aviation, seaport, tourism and convention center leaders for the opening of World Travel Expo Miami.
WHAT
The opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the fourth edition of World Travel Expo (WTE) Miami, bringing together international destinations, tourism boards, airlines, travel suppliers and U.S. travel buyers for two days of networking, business development and industry insights. The 2026 event features more than 400 exhibitors representing nearly 70 countries, alongside a conference exploring The Travel Advisor of the Future, including AI, emerging technologies, aviation and evolving traveler preferences.
With more than 4,500 business meetings confirmed ahead of opening using the AI-powered matchmaking application SnapCard, WTE Miami offers a look at the partnerships, destinations and innovations shaping the global travel industry.
The ceremony will feature remarks from local and regional leaders, including Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, Miami International Airport Director and CEO Ralph Cutié, and PortMiami Director and CEO Jonathan Daniels.
RIBBON-CUTTING SPEAKERS
Quick 1–2 minute remarks will be delivered in the following order:
- Olga Ramudo, WTE Advisor
- Freddie Peterson, General Manager, Miami Beach Convention Center
- Rolando Aedo, COO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Jonathan Daniels, Director and CEO, PortMiami
- Ralph Cutié, Director and CEO, Miami International Airport
- Mayor Steven Meiner, City of Miami Beach
- Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County
- Chairwoman Danielle Cohen Higgins, Aviation and Seaport Committee, Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES
Media are invited to cover the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. sharp, capture remarks from both mayors and regional industry leaders, explore international destinations and travel offerings, and arrange interviews with WTE Miami leadership, tourism board representatives, aviation and seaport executives, and conference speakers on the trends shaping the future of travel.
Interview requests and availability can be coordinated now.
WHERE
Miami Beach Convention Center
West Hall entrance (left side, first floor)
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
WHEN
Tuesday, October 27 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Tuesday, October 27 – WTE Miami open: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Media Registration: Begins at 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony & Mayor’s Ribbon Cutting: 10 a.m. sharp
Wednesday, October 28: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Media are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for registration and check-in before the opening ceremony begins promptly at 10 a.m.
MEDIA REGISTRATION & INFO
Media registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Conference agenda: View agenda
Media assets and B-roll: WTE Miami B-roll and Media Assets (assets will be uploaded as they become available; please let us know if you encounter any issues)
Website: wtemiami.com