CHICAGO—NeoCon announced that registration for its highly anticipated programming is now open at NeoCon.com. Building on this year’s theme “Where Design Connects,” the 57th edition—taking place June 8 to 10 in Chicago with a Preview Day on June 7—will bring together a provocative series of educational experiences examining how ideas, disciplines, and technologies intersect to shape the built environment. The 2026 program places particular emphasis on how emerging tools, such as AI, and evolving cultural shifts are influencing design practice in real time—alongside broader conversations around collaboration, authorship, and the human experience of space. Spanning three keynotes, seven featured presentations,...

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND—Meliá Chiang Mai has launched a two-night stay package that routes a portion of the proceeds to a food rescue foundation. The Sustainability Package includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast and one three-course set dinner for two based on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients at MAI Restaurant and Bar on the 21st floor. The package supports Scholars of Sustenance (SOS) Thailand, a food rescue foundation established in 2016 to enhance the country’s food system. SOS Thailand aims to minimize needless loss of surplus food and improve food equity by redistributing quality surplus food on a daily basis from hotels, grocers, and...

NEW YORK—Travel and Tour World (TTW) has released its 2026 rankings of the 50 Best Ecotourism Destinations in the World highlighting a major shift in global travel driven by ecotourism. The report, based on insights from TTW’s editorial team and over 25 million readers, highlights a strong alignment between traveler values and spending habits. The data highlights powerful market expansion, with the sector projected to approach $1 trillion by 2035, confirming that ecotourism has evolved from a niche segment into a central force in global travel. The new trend in tourism globally is to emphasize ecotourism, the beauty of ecology and nature, and deeper...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has released its 2026 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights report, drawing on global survey data collected between January and March 2026 to reflect operator performance and sentiment from 2025. After years of rapid post-pandemic recovery, the adventure travel sector is entering a more measured phase, defined by resilience, recalibration, and strategic adaptation. Now in its 19th year, the report continues to serve as a benchmark for tracking the direction and performance of the global adventure travel sector. A total of 329 tour operators participated, representing businesses headquartered across South America, Europe, North America, Asia,...

LAAMU ATOLL, MALDIVES—TIME Magazine has named Six Senses Laamu to its prestigious “World’s Greatest Places of 2026” list, recognizing destinations that offer extraordinary experiences, innovation, and meaningful impact around the globe. The accolade highlights the resort’s pioneering marine conservation initiatives and its immersive approach to sustainability-driven luxury in the Maldives. “Being recognized by TIME as one of the world’s greatest places is an incredible honor for our team,” said Marteyne van Well, Regional General Manager. “Our vision has always been to demonstrate that hospitality and meaningful environmental stewardship can coexist. This accolade celebrates the dedication of our entire resort team, and local...

NATIONAL REPORT—If you’ve driven a new car in the last few years, you’ve likely noticed it delivers a steady stream of performance data. From engine health, remaining oil life and fuel economy to tire pressure and safety systems, real-time insight is at your fingertips. If something needs attention or it’s time for maintenance, the vehicle sends an alert to your phone or dashboard display. Now imagine running your hotel with this same level of visibility, optimizing not just for performance but also resource efficiency. Behind the scenes, hotels operate like equally complex machines: hundreds of rooms, thousands of daily transactions and multiple...

BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International has been named the Number 7 Best Workplace in the United States on the 2026 Fortune and Great Place To Work® 100 Best Workplaces list, a recognition that reflects the company’s enduring commitment to its associates and its people-first culture. Marriott has been on the list since its inception nearly three decades ago. This year’s ranking follows the company’s global recognition as a best-in-class employer by Fortune and Great Place to Work in over a dozen countries around the world and being named one of the top five World’s Best Workplaces by Great Place To Work...

AUSTRALIA—IHG Hotels & Resorts and OzHarvest have surpassed one million meals delivered to people in need through their long-standing partnership in Australia, marking a significant milestone in their shared efforts to reduce food waste and support communities facing food insecurity. “Reaching more than one million meals is a meaningful milestone and reflects the collective efforts of our colleagues, hotel teams and partners across Australia,” says Matt Tripolone, Managing Director, Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “Our partnership with OzHarvest continues to deliver tangible impact in the communities where we operate, while also helping address food waste in a practical...

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) has announced that exhibit floor space for the 2026 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is officially sold out, with more than 360 companies exhibiting across 83,000 net sq. ft. of exhibit space. With expanded exhibit floor space this year, attendees can explore a broad mix of companies and dive into dozens of technology categories and solution options. The HITEC 2026 exhibit hall will be open June 16 to 18, 2026, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio with more than 5,800 attendees expected. The event remains the world’s largest and longest-running hospitality technology...

SRI LANKA—Aarunya Nature Resort, the award-winning boutique retreat, nestled in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, an Aahaasa Collection flagship, recently named to TIME World’s Greatest Places 2026, proudly announces the official launch of its Nature Pavilion, a purpose-driven hub dedicated to ecological research, conservation, and immersive guest education. This milestone reinforces Aarunya’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and positions the property at the forefront of regenerative tourism in South Asia. Set within Aarunya’s lush, biodiversity-rich landscape overlooking the UNESCO-listed Knuckles Mountain Range and Conservation Forest, the Nature Pavilion has been thoughtfully conceived as a research facility, tea and spice production center, and an interpretive space....