PUNTA MITA, MEXICO—Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico announces its debut at Design Miami with “Immersion: Return to Stillness,” a multisensory installation that invites attendees to step into the world of Naviva—a distinctive Four Seasons retreat, with just 15 luxury tented bungalows nestled along the coast of Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Premiering at Design Miami.Paris (October 22-26, 2025) before traveling to Design Miami (December 3-7, 2025), the bamboo latticed pavilion, collaboratively designed by Naviva and Luxury Frontiers, embodies the resort’s philosophy that luxury design is not defined by what is added, but instead by the excess that is stripped away. The installation’s debut...

ORLANDO, FLA.—The Florida Restaurant Show will return to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando from November 11 to 13. Attendees will learn about the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and decor, advances in operations, and have an opportunity to visit with hundreds of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant and foodservice community—all under one roof. Two session highlights from the three days of educational programming include: “The Power of Taste Memory: Reinventing Tradition with Local Ingredients,” and “Personal Development and Wellness: Strategies to Safeguard Your Wellness.” Among the suppliers in attendance: Beyond Oil, Commercial Kitchen Stop, deSter,...

HILTON HEAD, S.C.—“Guiding Light: Leading with Strength, Shining with Purpose” was the driving theme of AAHOA’s 4th Annual HerOwnership Conference, held September 11 to 12 at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Women hoteliers from across the country gathered for this two-day, women-led event designed to elevate and empower women in hotel ownership and leadership. With educational sessions focused on creating a sustainable hotel operation, marketing and storytelling, and using artificial intelligence for women entrepreneurs, the conference showcased the growing impact of women in hospitality and the strong community behind their continued success. “Women hoteliers are essential forces...

DANBURY, CONN.—Meyer Jabara Hotels celebrated International Housekeeping Week (September 14 to 20) across its portfolio of 45 branded and independent hotels in recognition of dedicated department professionals keeping its hotels clean, safe, and welcoming for guests every day. “Housekeeping is one of the most important roles in the hotel industry,” said Justin Jabara, President of Meyer Jabara Hotels. “Unlike front-desk or guest-facing staff, housekeepers work diligently behind the scenes, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards. A clean room directly affects guest satisfaction, loyalty, and the hotel’s reputation. Guests often judge a hotel within minutes of entering their room. A...

CHANNEL HARBORS, CALIF.—A new generation of cleaning professionals is reshaping the conversation around green cleaning, according to Steve Ashkin, internationally recognized as the “Father of Green Cleaning.” “Many of the questions I’m hearing today were never raised before,” says Ashkin. “It’s a reflection of how much the industry has evolved.” He adds that, “green cleaning is no longer a niche concept—it’s central to how we think about health, sustainability, our industry, and our future.” Frequently Asked Questions from Today’s Cleaning Professionals Q: Has green cleaning evolved in the past twenty years? Ashkin: Yes. Once defined simply as reducing cleaning’s impact on cleaning workers, building...

LONDON—The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in partnership with Omran, unveiled its Environmental & Social Research (ESR) 2025, showing that while the sector has surpassed its pre-pandemic economic peak, its carbon footprint remains below 2019 levels, and its positive social impact continues to grow. According to the global tourism body, Travel & Tourism’s global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2024 have fallen by 9.3 percent since 2019, when Travel & Tourism was at its peak, and now accounts for a 7.3 percent share of total global GHG emissions, down from an 8.3 percent share in in 2019. While the sector’s environmental...

NATIONAL REPORT—Your lodging property might have a hidden energy thief that’s hurting your sustainability goals: your air ducts. Problems like leaks, poor insulation, or blockages can prevent air ducts from functioning as efficiently as they should. And the harder your HVAC system has to work to compensate, the more energy it consumes—increasing your carbon footprint as a result. When air duct issues arise, many people notice higher energy bills but struggle to pinpoint the cause. This problem can persist for a long time. But when you’re familiar with the most common air duct problems that waste energy, how to spot...

BOULDER, COLO.—Global design studio WATG, a leader known for delivering dynamic hospitality destinations around the world, has completed the architecture and landscape architecture of Limelight Boulder, a new lifestyle hotel by Aspen One located on the University of Colorado—Boulder’s campus. Situated within Boulder’s “The Hill” neighborhood, known for its vibrant academic community, Limelight Boulder adds 252 guestrooms and suites to the city’s hospitality offerings. Developed by Aspen One in partnership with University of Colorado—Boulder and the City of Boulder, the hotel serves as a new “living room” for the city at a prominent gateway between the campus and the surrounding neighborhood. Built to...

NEW YORK—The public hearing process for Caesars Palace Times Square concluded last week with majority public support for the project. Across two in-person public hearings and thousands of email submissions, a broad coalition of local residents, small business owners, Broadway workers, labor unions, community leaders, elected officials, hotels and iconic entertainment venues spokes out in favor of Caesars Palace Times Square—the proposal for a world-class gaming and entertainment destination from SL Green, Caesars Entertainment, Live Nation, and JAY-Z’s Roc Nation. Across both public hearings, hundreds of people came out in support of the project. Hundreds more were turned away when...

COLUMBUS, OHIO—Chief Judge Algenon L. Marbley of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio rejected efforts by hotel defendants to escape liability in a federal human trafficking case (Civil Action 2:19-cv-00849). In a Court Opinion and Order filed Monday, September 22, 2025, Judge Marbley emphasized that the case centers on whether hotels that rented rooms to traffickers can be held responsible under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA). He explained that the statute was written to hold accountable not only traffickers themselves, but also those who facilitate the industry. Judge Marbley further underscored the critical role hotels play in...