Miami’s calendar lately reads like a global tour schedule: the Miami Open, Ultra Music Festival, Formula 1, Art Basel, international boat shows, and the rise of Inter Miami games since Lionel Messi’s arrival—all building toward the 2026 World Cup. Together, these events are elevating the city’s profile as a year-round international destination and placing new pressure on its hospitality ecosystem.

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While hotels continue to play a central role in accommodating demand, short-term rentals are increasingly functioning as a critical complement, particularly during peak event periods when affluent visitors seek more space, privacy, and flexibility. In response, developers and sales teams are seeing a notable shift in buyer behavior: investors are actively targeting residential buildings that allow short-term rental usage, underwriting purchases around the income potential tied to major cultural and sporting moments.

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That dynamic is influencing how new towers are conceived. Projects like Edge House in Edgewater, currently under construction, are being designed from the outset as turnkey, rental-ready residences—fully furnished layouts, lockout configurations, and hospitality-inspired amenities aimed at owners who want both lifestyle use and the ability to capitalize on Miami’s expanding global events economy.

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With the World Cup expected to accelerate international visitation even further, many in the industry see this year’s event cycle as an early indicator of a longer-term shift, one that could drive sustained investor demand for flexible residential product across Miami’s next phase of growth.