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World Oceans Day is celebrated annually on June 8 to raise awareness of the conservation efforts of the world’s oceans. French Polynesia, a tourism hotspot, has the largest Marine Protected Area in the world. By integrating ocean protection into its long-term tourism development strategy, French Polynesia is an example of how ocean conservation and tourism can complement each other.

On World Ocean Day, The Islands Of Tahiti Show That Conservation And Tourism Go Hand In Hand By caring for its oceans, French Polynesia also draws visitors to its 118 islands. The Islands of Tahiti can serve as a model for merging conservation with tourism.

Congratulations to the 2026 Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism graduates! Our graduates are prepared to navigate to their next destinations and apply their skills to lead in the hospitality and tourism industry.

USC’s Hospitality and Tourism 2026 Graduates Are Prepared to Navigate to their Next Destination On the morning of Friday, May 15, 2026, excited family, friends, and loved ones gathered in McCarthy Quad on USC’s University Park Campus to celebrate their graduating students’ accomplishments at the Bovard College commencement ceremony.

The Priority Review Deadline is coming soon! Apply by Tuesday, May 19 to receive priority consideration for the Fall 2026 term.

Apply Now: https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/apply/

In the race to automate everything, companies could be missing a critical insight: customers still crave genuine human connection. Learn why "deep hospitality" is a competitive edge in 2026 and beyond.

In an Automated World, Human Hospitality Is a Competitive Advantage As the adoption of AI to provide customer service accelerates, managers would be well advised to remember that the human touch still matters. Drawing on examples from Ritz‑Carlton and Four Seasons, the authors show how hospitality is rooted in dignity, purpose, and employee judgment—not scripts ...

Shade is one of the most effective ways to reduce heat risk, yet Los Angeles County has less shade than the national average. ShadeLA is a collaborative effort that aims to cool Los Angeles ahead of major sporting events like the World Cup and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

USC teams up with ShadeLA coalition to cool Los Angeles ahead of 2028 ShadeLA, a new USC-led initiative, unites civic, academic and community partners to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure — building lasting heat resilience for Angelenos well beyond 2028.

Today’s travelers are not just looking to explore new places--they are looking to do so in a way that minimizes their impact on the planet. Some of the ways travelers have been doing so include contributing to local ecosystems by planting trees or adopting more eco-friendly ways to get around their destination, like cycling.

The Green Horizon: Travel and Tourism Trends for 2026 and Sustainable Journeys As 2026 dawns, the travel industry stands at the threshold of a new era—one where adventure meets awareness, and exploration is guided by responsibility. Travelers are no longer just seeking new landscapes; they want to connect deeply with destinations while minimizing their impact on the planet. ...

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 semester. Apply now and start classes at the end of August.

https://bovardcollege.usc.edu/ht/apply/

Hospitality & tourism professionals— what destinations are trending this Spring Break? Share your top picks below.