The Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach unveiled its transformative, property-wide redesign. The hotel emerged in the coveted Newport Beach zip code in March 2018 and then began a full renovation. Situated near Newport Beach’s business district and John Wayne Airport, while convenient to the coastline and world-class luxury shopping, Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach establishes a new benchmark in the region for city-center accommodations.

The Rose Hotel, a 165-room property, opened as part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. The hotel is billed as Rosemont’s first boutique offering and is the 14th hotel in the Tapestry Collection and its first in Illinois. It's also the first property in the portfolio built from scratch.

The Kahler Hospitality Group announced an expansive $30 million renovation project, which includes the historic Kahler Grand Hotel and The Towers at The Kahler Grand. This extensive renovation plan includes the revitalization and transformation of the hotel's levels two through 11, which includes 605 guest rooms. The construction project will provide sweeping changes to both hotels, bringing these historic structures back to life and providing a luxurious historic Minnesota experience to its guests.

The Confidante Miami Beach, located in the city’s popular mid-beach neighborhood, unveiled a full transformation to its marquee meetings and events space with the debut of the new Carmen Miranda Ballroom.

The Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa reopens its doors following completion of an expansive $60 million interior and exterior transformation. The 310-key resort welcomes a modern and fresh design aesthetic with color schemes inspired by the Gulf of Mexico.

The desert might be known for its dry climate, but garden-like venues rich with native flora and fauna thrive in regions throughout the West. Following are five spots that give groups a chance to immerse themselves in the bounty of the desert.

The Events Industry Council (EIC) released the final results of the Global Economic Significance of Business Events report, the first worldwide study on the economic importance of face-to-face business meetings and events.

In an effort to provide cost-saving choices and advice, SmartAsset, a financial technology company reported the Best U.S. Cities for Conferences in 2018, based on recent data from forecasting company Oxford Economics.

Sustainability and wellness are on-trend and continue to drive the superfood revolution and the whole vegetable movement, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ fifth annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast. However, the emergence of more adventurous preferences, from offal-based dishes to bold African and Israeli influences hasn’t slowed, according to the 2019 forecast from Kimpton.

Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) purchased the 299-room Marriott St. Louis West, adding to the company’s portfolio of 18 hotels in the St. Louis metropolitan area. LHM Chairman and CEO, Bob O’Loughlin, said the company will invest up to $10 million for upgrades over the next two years.