MALDIVES AT LANDAA GIRAAVARU, REPUBLIC OF MALDIVES—Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has announced a new fully funded, four-year Marine and Environmental Science apprenticeship developed in collaboration with the Maldives National University, expanding its long-running hospitality apprenticeship program into one of the country’s most urgent areas of need: ocean conservation, climate resilience and blue economy leadership. Launching with the incoming Class of 2027, the new pathway coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Four Seasons Maldives Apprenticeship Program, which has now graduated 1,058 Maldivians since its first intake of five students in 2001. The program is the longest-running apprenticeship initiative of its...

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS—In honor of World Ocean Month this month, Atlantis Paradise Island is highlighting new milestones from Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), the resort’s nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to protecting marine species and their habitats. Recent achievements include the ongoing curation of The Bahamas’ first Coral Gene Bank, the arrival of a critically endangered sea turtle following a 2,700-mile rescue, and new guest programming designed to deepen understanding of marine conservation in The Bahamas and beyond. Over the past 20 years, ABPF has supported scientific research, habitat restoration, and community outreach focused on coral reefs, mangroves and marine life. Together, Atlantis and...

REDWOOD VALLEY, CALIF.—Coyote Valley Casino & Hotel, located on the Coyote Valley Reservation in Redwood Valley, Calif., announces the completion of a 2.23-megawatt (MW) solar carport system designed to significantly cut energy costs and provide long-term protection against future price volatility. The newly installed system, which features 1,500 JA modules and 10 Chint Power inverters, is expected to generate approximately 3,472 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually—around 45 percent of the site’s energy use—delivering more than $450,000 in estimated first-year savings for the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, the owner of the complex. The project includes a 1,411-kW solar carport installation...

NATIONAL REPORT—A new study from game-based training company Attensi finds that 54 percent of U.S. hospitality workers aged 25 to 34 would choose better workplace training over a 5 percent salary increase. At the root is a desire for more confidence on the job, as stress from busy shifts and fear of failure weighs on young workers: 52 percent of the Gen Z and Millennial group said the primary reason they try to improve their skills is to feel more confident and capable, not to earn more or be promoted. The findings come from Attensi’s Motivation and Skill Mastery in the Workplace 2026 study, a survey...

ST KITTS & NEVIS—The tourism authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis successfully concluded participation in the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026, where the twin-island federation showcased its latest tourism developments, strategic initiatives, and growing momentum to an audience of regional and international travel media, tour operators, travel advisors, airline partners, and industry stakeholders. Throughout the conference, both destinations participated in a series of strategic meetings, media engagements, and business appointments focused on strengthening regional and international partnerships, expanding destination visibility, and driving continued tourism growth. Hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in collaboration with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority,...

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA—In May 2026, RIU Hotels & Resorts presented its global sustainability strategy “Proudly Committed” in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to commercial partners and diplomatic authorities. The hotel chain highlighted an accumulated social investment of nearly 20 million dollars over the last six years, primarily focused on health, child protection, and resilience in the destinations where it operates. What impact does the global social investment of RIU Hotels have? The Executive Director of RIU Hotels, Naomi Riu, presented in Buenos Aires the magnitude of the company’s commitment. In the last six years, RIU’s social investment has experienced exponential growth with a focus on health...

NORWAY—Most hospitality runs on infrastructure you never think about until it fails—mains power, a water line, a road for the delivery van. We have none of it. The camp I manage sits seven kilometers from the nearest village, on an island in the Norwegian highlands with no road access. Guests park where the road ends and walk the last stretch on foot. Everything else crosses the water by boat. I started as a guide at Norrøna Canvas Telemark in 2016 and have managed the camp since 2017. Over the last decade, I’ve come to believe that the operational discipline behind...

HONG KONG—The America Hotel Owners Charitable Association (AHOCA), a U.S.-based association representing a wide range of hospitality related industry leaders across the United States, hosted its Asia Chapter launch event, powered by CSTS Enterprises and Connexus Travel (a CSTS company), in Hong Kong on May 26, marking its first major step toward building structured collaborations with industry leaders including hotel owners and hospitality investors in Asia. The invitation-only event, held at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui, brought together senior hotel owners, principals of family-backed hospitality groups, and industry leaders from United States, Hong Kong, Macau...

ISLAMORADA, FLA.—Bass Pro Shops, through its nature-based resorts division, has agreed to acquire the legendary Cheeca Lodge & Spa, one of the most historic and beloved fishing and sporting resorts in the Florida Keys for an undisclosed sale price. Long recognized as a gathering place for anglers, adventurers and families seeking the timeless spirit of the Keys, Cheeca Lodge has welcomed generations of visitors drawn to Islamorada’s world-famous waters, natural beauty, and laid-back hospitality. Bass Pro Shops and its founder, passionate angler and noted conservationist, Johnny Morris, are excited to enhance the resort while preserving its authentic character and heritage of...

ITHACA, N.Y.—This Cornell Center for Hospitality Research report synthesizes “Sips of Sustainability: Tackling Climate Costs from Farm to Table,” a 2025 Climate Week NYC session organized by Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research and Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise. Authored by Jeanne Varney, Cheryl Stanley, and Douglass Miller, it convened leaders from wine, spirits, agriculture, sustainability consulting, hospitality, and academia to examine how climate change is reshaping the beverage industry—not only how products are grown, but how they are packaged, financed, transported, insured, and consumed. The central message is that the industry is shifting from treating sustainability as a marketing...