Hospitality Recognition: Hawaiʻi Island’s Lodging & Tourism Association will kick off its inaugural No Ka ʻOi Hospitality Awards on June 15 at Waikōloa Beach Marriott, spotlighting top staff across front office, housekeeping, food & beverage, maintenance and management. Tourism Governance: Banff council released a 4-year strategic plan (2027-30) putting “human use management” front and center to tackle resident pressure from visitor demand. Visitor Growth Watch: Curaçao reported 65,144 stayover arrivals in May (+10%), with longer stays (7.8 nights) and strong demand from the Netherlands and the U.S., while also flagging growing market concentration. Local Tourism Funding: Lee County’s Tourist Development Council will expand to 11 seats and give Cape Coral a standing vote, reshaping how tourism-tax and municipal seats are chosen. Transport & Access: Parks Canada says Landmark Cruises will take over Beausoleil Island day-shuttle service for five seasons starting May 2026, aiming to boost round trips and boat capacity. Destination Partnerships: Nepal’s “Silver Triangle” pact links Pokhara, Lumbini and Bharatpur to sell integrated adventure, spiritual and wildlife itineraries. Safety & Season Readiness: Idaho State Police is adding troopers, ATVs and drones for Bear Lake’s summer rush, coordinating with local agencies on patrols and search-and-rescue. World Cup Consumer Protection: New York’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will launch multilingual outreach to curb tourist scams ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Travel Sector Labor: Air Canada welcomed ratification of a new four-year collective agreement with Unifor covering customer service and related roles through Feb. 28, 2030. Sustainability & Conflict: Albania’s “Kushner-backed” resort protests continue as leaders insist tourism plans aren’t up for negotiation, while environmental concerns remain central. Overtourism Debate: A new analysis revisits how social-media fame can push destinations past carrying capacity, using Santorini as a cautionary tale.