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Western China Welcomes New Hyatt Regency Hotel

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Liberation Square Chongqing in the mega metropolis in western China. The property is located next to the landmark Liberation Monument, which was built in 1947 to commemorate war victory and cherished as the heart of the "Misty City."

Encore Boston Harbor Readies for Opening

Encore Boston Harbor is nearing its opening. The property is scheduled to open its doors in June with a 210,000-square-foot casino; 15 dining and lounge venues; 671 guest rooms and suites; and 50,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. At $2.6 billion, Encore Boston Harbor is the country’s most expensive resort development of 2019.

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Unveils Refreshed Meeting Spaces

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, located on the Santa Ana Pueblo, near Albuquerque, completed the renovation to its meeting spaces. The renovation concludes the resort’s multi-phase renovation project which includes updates to its guest rooms, lobby and public spaces.

The Westin Long Beach Undergoes Renovation

The Westin Long Beach is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation, which will introduce Navy Proof Food & Spirits, the coffee culture hub Bluestone Lane and a refreshed lobby. Set to be unveiled in summer 2019, all of the designated spaces reflect a modern style reflecting the property’s vibrant California coastline setting.

TWA Hotel Debuts at JFK Airport

The restoration of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 former Trans World Airlines terminal is complete and the TWA Hotel is now open at JFK Airport. On May 15, thousands of guests watched New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Tyler Morse, CEO and Managing Partner of MCR and MORSE Development, cut the ribbon for the 512-room hotel in the iconic Sunken Lounge.

Start Attracting Event Investors: How to Develop a Successful Sponsorship Strategy

You know your events are awesome, right? So why don’t you have people banging down your door asking to sponsor your events? Building an effective sponsorship strategy (or expanding an existing one) will help you attract and retain more sponsors, increase attendee satisfaction and earn more sponsorship revenue.

Join sponsorship enthusiasts, Meg Fasy, who consults with a variety of organizations and Noel McWilliams, Sponsorship Manager for Cvent for a dynamic discussion about sponsor acquisition, package development, sponsorship propensity, expenses vs. price vs. profit margin, and much more.

Four Seasons Hotel Opens in Montreal

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal opened in the city’s Golden Square Mile. The hotel features 169 guest rooms, 19 suites and 18 Four Seasons Private Residences. The hotel also features MARCUS restaurant by Chef Marcus Samuelsson.