Marriott International has purchased the 1,000-room Sheraton Grand Phoenix for $255 million USD, and plans to transform the property into a cutting-edge model for the Sheraton brand. "The hotel will provide a living and breathing showcase of our new vision for the Sheraton brand, underscoring our commitment to restore the brand to its leadership position," said Arne Sorenson, president and CEO, … Read More about Marriott Purchases Sheraton Grand Phoenix
Group Germain Hotels has announced plans for a $20 million renovation of its Le Germain property in downtown Montréal. The Mansfield Street hotel will close in October and reopen in May 2019. "This major transformation will allow Le Germain Hotel Montréal to enhance the experience of our guests, in addition to allowing us to remain competitive in the face of the tremendous growth we are … Read More about Group Germain Renovating Downtown Montreal Property
The 209-key Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel officially opened its doors today. The 192,000 square foot hotel is owned by the Remington Group and managed by Marriott International. "Marriott Hotels has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation in travel to create experiences that inspire and drive our guests' creativity," said Paul Cahill, area vice-president, Eastern Canada, Marriott … Read More about Toronto Marriott Markham Hotel Officially Open
Embassy Suites by Hilton has opened a new property in Montreal. The 162-key Embassy Suites by Hilton Montreal Airport has a 1,260-square-foot meeting room, a 24-hour fitness centre, 24-hour convenience shop in the lobby, a 24-hour business centre, an on-site restaurant (West Side Social), and an in-house bar (OneBar). Owned and managed by Easton's Group of Hotels, it is located less than 15 … Read More about Embassy Suites by Hilton Opens New Property in Montreal
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened a new full-service lifestyle hotel in Miami's Brickell Financial District. The Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami is situated in the first 19 floors of the new 83-storey Panorama Tower, the tallest building in Miami. Owned by Concord Aztec Brickell LLC, a joint venture comprised of Aztec Group and Concord Hospitality, the property has 7,500 square feet of meeting … Read More about Hyatt Centric Brand Opens Second Miami Property
With the unveiling of its $300 million expansion earlier this month, the Pechanga Resort Casino is now the largest resort/casino on the U.S. west coast. The property, which is owned by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, is located in Temecula, an inland city in southwest California that is equidistant from San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. The expansion added 568 AAA Four Diamond … Read More about Pechanga Resort Casino Expansion Complete
The Sandman Signature St. John's Hotel is now open. Located a short distance from both the St. John's International Airport and downtown, the hotel is the first property opened in Atlantic Canada by Sandman Hotel Group, a Vancouver-based hospitality company. “We are thrilled about introducing Sandman Signature St. John’s Hotel to the city and showcasing Sandman’s hospitality,” said Taj Kassam, … Read More about St. John’s Welcomes First Sandman Property in Atlantic Canada
The $551 million expansion of San Francisco's Moscone Center reached a major milestone this week when the last major beam of steel was put in place on the addition, the construction of which began in November 2014. "I am proud to say that the project is on time and on budget, and we are looking forward to the grand opening ribbon-cutting, scheduled for January 3, 2019," said Joe d'Alessandro, … Read More about Moscone Center Expansion on Time and Budget
NIAGARA FALLS, ON – Construction is complete on Scotiabank Convention Centre’s second floor, west wing renovation project. The transformed space includes five meeting rooms with folding partition walls for convenient expansion or reduction, a generous pre-function and service area, and the latest technological amenities. Before undergoing renovation, the space had been left unfinished ever … Read More about Scotiabank Convention Centre Debuts New Meeting Space
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has added two properties in California to its portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts. ALHI will now represent the AAA Four-Diamond Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay and the 400-room InterContinental San Diego, slated to open fall 2018, to meeting professionals, association executives, incentive specialists and business executives interesting … Read More about ALHI Adds California Properties
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of DoubleTree by Hilton properties, one of Hilton's 14 brands. The 309-room hotel is a full-service conference center property, located five minutes from downtown Burlington and the city's major attractions. Featuring 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, it is the largest conference center … Read More about Hilton Debuts DoubleTree in Vermont
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
Celebrity Cruises has revealed that its new ship, the Celebrity Edge, will have a state-of-the-art meeting venue called The Meeting Place. Designed by Wilson Butler Architects, the 1,970-square-foot venue will have a central location on the ship and will have "brilliant, awe-inspiring views." It will be equipped with soundproof dividers, advanced audiovisual capabilities, varied seating … Read More about Celebrity Edge to Feature Dedicated Meeting Venue
The Hilton Buenos Aires has unveiled its redesigned lobby as well as its remodeled and new f&b outlets. The 417-room property opened in 2000. It features a 72,290-square-foot convention center, rooftop pool, and state-of-the-art fitness center. The star of the renovation, which was led by local architecture and interior design firm Estudio Caparra Entelman, is the modernized glass atrium … Read More about Hilton Buenos Aires Reno Revealed
Hotel Adeline, a 213-room boutique hotel, will open in Scottsdale, Arizona this fall. The 4.5 acre property, which is undergoing a $12 million renovation, will feature nearly 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor private event space. "Hotel Adeline's prime location in Old Town Scottsdale will be a big draw for a wide range of groups," said Alicia Schilling, director of sales for the … Read More about New Boutique Hotel Opening in Scottsdale
MGM Resorts International and New York-based Sydell Group will debut a new meetings and conference space this fall as part of Monte Carlo Resort and Casino’s transformation into the Park MGM. The new space will span 77,000 square feet with 43 meeting rooms and a 4,345-square-foot outdoor terrace. It will be highlighted by the city's first Executive Meeting Center (EMC) and Ideation Lab—areas … Read More about MGM and Sydell Debuting New Meeting Space at Park MGM
Montreal's Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth has reopened following a year-long renovation that saw the addition of 35,000 square feet of event space. Owned by Ivanhoé Cambridge, the transformation of the iconic Montréal property was performed by general contractor Pomerleau and Sid Lee Architecture in collaboration with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. In addition to some 500 guestrooms being … Read More about Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Reopens
Three luxury resorts in the UK and Ireland are the latest additions to Associated Luxury Hotels International's European portfolio and the ALHI Golf Collection. The new members of ALHI's portfolio are: Cameron House, Scotland The Kildare Hotel, Spa & Country Club (“The K Club”), Ireland The Belfry Hotel & Resort, United Kingdom “These three resorts are truly exceptional, … Read More about ALHI Adds Luxury, Golf Properties to European Portfolio
The MGM Grand broke ground today on an approximately USD$130 million expansion of its conference center. In response to customer demand, the MGM Grand Conference Center is adding 250,000 square feet for a total of more than 850,000 square feet. As part of the expansion, Stay Well Meetings also will expand its footprint by 22,000 square feet and encompass the conference center’s entire second … Read More about MGM Grand Expanding Convention Centre
Kindred Resorts & Hotels, a collection of 63 independent hotels and resorts focused exclusively on the group and meetings market in North America, has added seven new properties to its portfolio. They are: Big Cedar Lodge – Ridgedale, Missouri: Comprised of more than 800 acres in the Ozark Mountains, Big Cedar Lodge blends rustic living with modern comforts. It offers lodges, cottages … Read More about Kindred Resorts & Hotels Adds to Portfolio
