The Delta Hotels by Marriott Shanghai Baoshan in China officially opened on January 2nd, marking the inaugural entry of the premium North American hotel brand into the Asia-Pacific market. Delta Hotels became part of the Marriott International two years ago and has since become one of the fastest-growing brands in the Marriott portfolio, with a Delta hotel opening every other week. It expects … Read More about Delta Hotels Enters Asia-Pacific Market
Caesars Entertainment Corporation has announced plans to develop a 550,000 square-foot conference centre in Las Vegas. The facility, named CAESARS FORUM, will feature the two largest pillarless ballrooms in North America. "Consistent with our post restructuring plans, Caesars Forum is the first installment of our growth strategy for the benefit of Las Vegas and our employees which will also … Read More about Caesars Entertainment Developing Conference Centre in Las Vegas
TwentyTwo, a 3,200-square-foot event space located on the 22nd floor of The Westin Ottawa, celebrated its official opening on June 29, 2017. More than 150 high profile guests were in attendance to celebrate the opening of the landmark project, including Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and other distinguished clients of The Westin Ottawa. The evening showcased the unlimited possibilities of the venue, … Read More about Westin Ottawa Opens Venue TwentyTwo
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, is building a state-of-the-art conference center, scheduled to debut in June 2018. The space will include the new 15,000-square-foot Paradise Ballroom (max. cap. 1,500), along with an additional 20,000 square feet of outdoor and pre-function spaces, which will expand the award-winning resort's impressive event facilities to … Read More about JW Marriott Camelback Scottsdale Adding Event Space
The 1,622-room Hilton New Orleans Riverside, located adjacent to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, has completed a $6 million renovation to the Grand Ballroom, Grand Salon and first and second level meeting spaces. Featuring a relaxed French-inspired design, the renovation has transformed key hotel areas including the first-floor Grand Ballroom. The 26,894-square-foot area has been … Read More about Hilton New Orleans Riverside Completes Reno
Toronto's historic Omni King Edward Hotel will begin a $6.5 million revamp of its Crystal Ballroom this August. The ballroom is scheduled to reopen in early 2017. The hotel completed a $40 million renovation last year. The Crystal Ballroom first opened its doors to great public acclaim in 1922 on the 17th floor of Toronto's first luxury hotel. It was home to many of the city's prestigious … Read More about Omni King Edward Restoring Ballroom
The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has completed a $32 million total renovation, which includes a new ballroom with views of the Chicago River, an additional 4,000 square feet of meeting space and one of the city's hottest rooftop bar concepts. The first phase of the renovation was finished in April 2015, when the lobby and guestroom transformations were unveiled. The new rooftop bar, … Read More about Renaissance Chicago Downtown Completes Reno
The Westin St. Francis, an iconic San Francisco property, has finished a $6 million renovation of 50,000 square feet of meeting and special event space in its Landmark and Tower buildings. "The renovation gives our meeting space a more contemporary look and feel," said Elaine Clancy, director of Sales & Marketing, Westin St. Francis. "The design and colour palette are much more cohesive … Read More about Event Space Reno Complete at The Westin St. Francis
The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Convention Center has opened the 70,000-square-foot Oceanside Ballroom, the final phase of its $70 million convention center expansion. The majority of the expansion was completed last summer and opened in August. It included 350,000 square feet of new exhibit space, a 20,000-square-foot foyer and underground parking. The Center now has more than two million … Read More about Mandalay Bay Completes Convention Center Expansion
The JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America has opened. The property, which was designed in collaboration with award-winning architects DLR Group and hospitality industry leader Design Force, is the brand’s first in Minneapolis and is part of Mall of America’s recent luxury expansion. "The Twin Cities region is particularly well-suited for our continued growth in the U.S.,” said Mitzi … Read More about JW Marriott Opens in Mall of America
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences currently under development by Penn-Florida Companies in Boca Raton and scheduled to open in late 2017. The project comprises two adjacent towers located in downtown Boca Raton, surrounded by the city’s most affluent, residential neighborhoods and a short walk from miles of pristine beaches. The buildings will … Read More about Mandarin Oriental to Manage New Florida Property
DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario opened today following a $10 million renovation of the Hilton London Ontario. Owned and managed by Holloway Lodging Corporation, the 323-room property is the southwestern Ontario city's largest convention hotel. "DoubleTree by Hilton London Ontario has been beautifully-updated, complete with a heated skywalk to the London Convention Center. It is the perfect … Read More about London Gets New Convention Hotel
The Boston Marriott Copley Place, owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, has completed a renovation of its Grand Ballroom and Back Bay Conference and Exhibition Hall, as well as its Atrium Lounge. The 23,431-square-foot Grand Ballroom has been refinished in a palette of grays and blues. Tonal wall coverings and plush custom carpet provide a backdrop, which can accommodate a variety of event … Read More about Boston Marriott Copley Place Reno Complete
Steeltown's leading hotel, the Sheraton Hamilton, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The property, which is owned and operated by Vrancor Group, opened in 1985. A downtown landmark and fixture in the local community, is has welcomed more than 3 million guests, including royalty, Prime Ministers and international film stars and artists. “Over the past 30 years, Sheraton Hamilton … Read More about Sheraton Hamilton Celebrating 30th Anniversary
Meet Hawaii has released an update on new group programs, meeting venues and accommodation offerings available throughout its islands. Here's what's happening in the Aloha State. The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has been revitalized, inside and out. Improvements include freshly painted and carpeted hallways; new Hyatt Grand Beds™ in the guestrooms; new rubber mat flooring, Precor … Read More about Hawaii MICE Market Update
The brand new Paséa Hotel & Spa, which will open in Huntington Beach, California in early 2016, is the newest member of Associated Luxury hotels International (ALHI) and will be represented by the ALHI Global Sales Organization. "Paséa Hotel & Spa promises to be an exceptional hotel with a remarkable setting that groups will absolutely love," said Jim Schultenover, president, ALHI. "The … Read More about New Huntington Beach Joins ALHI
LondonHouse, a 452-room luxury lifestyle hotel scheduled to open in Spring 2016, is the newest member of the Curio - A Collection by Hilton. The property will be located in Chicago's historic London Guarantee Building and new 22-storey architecturally-synchronized Modernist glass tower. Its Windy City-based developer and manager, Oxford Capital Group, LLC, began work on the Alfred S. … Read More about Chicago Hotel Added to Hilton’s Curio Collection
Meliá Hotels International has opened a five-star property in Qatar. The Meliá Doha is located in the prestigious West Bay region of Doha. the capital city of Qatar. It is the second hotel for the Meliá brand and the company's third project in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. “We are excited to enter the evolving Qatari market with the introduction of Meliá Doha, the country’s first … Read More about Meliá Continues Middle East Expansion
A multi-million dollar meeting space renovation has been completed at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay. According to the property's general manager David Cesario, all 20,000 square feet of the hotel's flexible event space, including 23 meeting rooms, 1 9,860-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom and the 2,500-sq.-ft Bayview Ballroom, was involved in the three-month renovation project. The renovation encompassed … Read More about Miami Marriott Gets New Meeting Space
Delta Hotels and Resorts' new flagship hotel, Delta Toronto, has officially opened. The first four-star, full service hotel to be built in the city in more than two decades, Delta Toronto was designed "to exceed the evolving expectations of the modern traveller." The company is currently introducing new designs and innovative use of technologies throughout its growing portfolio of hotels and … Read More about Delta Toronto Open for Business
