Caribbean Hospitality & Food Service: Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort launched a new beachside dining service, letting guests order food and drinks from beach palapas via Splash Pool Bar & Grill, daily 11:00 AM–5:30 PM. Sustainability in Resorts: Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba received its inaugural Green Globe certification, highlighting energy and water conservation, including solar power and solar-powered buildings. Dining Expansion in Aruba: Hyatt Regency Aruba rolled out upgraded destination dining concepts, including sushi, open-kitchen formats, beachfront meals and signature cocktails, alongside Father’s Day programming. Caribbean Tourism Recognition: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort was named to Travel + Leisure’s 2026 T+L 500 list, reinforcing Aruba’s luxury positioning. Belize Hospitality Management: Remington Hospitality took over Aruna Resort & Villas in Ambergris Caye, aiming to boost operations and revenue while keeping locally sourced dining at Akasha Restaurant. Food & Health Policy Link: Research highlighted how major tobacco companies used cigarette-era marketing and business tactics to expand ultra-processed food globally, raising fresh scrutiny of today’s food environment. LATAM Food Tourism Spotlight: Venezuela’s cuisine was nominated for South America’s Leading Culinary Destination at the World Travel Awards, with organizers citing public voting and links to local producers.