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...

CHICAGO—Outbound Hotels announces the upcoming openings of Outbound Yosemite and Outbound Sedona, two landmark additions in the brand’s portfolio of outdoor-inspired destinations. The news comes alongside an expanded strategic partnership with CoralTree Hospitality, which now manages Outbound’s existing properties, including The Virginian Lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyo., underscoring the brand’s rapid national growth and position as a leader in nature-first hospitality. These milestones mark a new era for the brand, reinforcing its commitment to delivering thoughtfully designed, accessibly priced stays in locations where outdoor adventure, design, and culture intersect. “With the openings of Outbound Yosemite and Outbound Sedona, we’re delivering on our vision to...

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,...

ATLANTA—The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is highly alarmed and deeply impacted by a disturbing surge of deadly violence targeting hotel owners. In just 72 hours last week, three hoteliers were killed—two in Charlotte, N.C., and one in Pittsburgh. Anilkumar Patel and Pankaj Patel were fatally shot on Thursday in Charlotte, with a suspect now charged and in custody, while Rakesh Ehagaban was shot and killed Friday in Pittsburgh in an incident in which a police officer also was shot along with the suspect. The deaths follow the murder of a hotel manager last month in Dallas. That slaying came on...

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...

INTERNATIONAL REPORT—A recent survey by MMGY Travel Intelligence reveals that Generation Z is at the forefront of a significant surge in European travel, showing a strong intent to spend more on international trips and take more holidays than any other age group in the next year. Despite economic pressures and global uncertainties, Europeans remain committed to leisure travel, with Gen Z setting the pace in terms of both expenditure and the number of trips planned. The study also highlights the growing influence of artificial intelligence in travel planning, a heightened demand for sustainable and authentic experiences, and the impact...

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...

BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott Bonvoy has announced the launch of Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, a digital platform designed to facilitate planning for outdoor travel. The platform allows users to search for, and book accommodations and activities based on their preferred outdoor activities. It features over 450 hotels, 50,000 homes and villas, as well as curated tours and activities, offering options for skiing, hiking, biking, scuba diving, and more. In conjunction with the platform, Marriott Bonvoy has introduced the Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy, a new brand offering accommodations with an outdoor focus. This collection includes properties such as cabins near national parks and boutique hotels...

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...