The Graduate Seattle opened in the city’s University District. The 16-story, 154-room hotel’s design honors the historic 1930s building and pays tribute to University of Washington (UW), its alumni as well as the city’s rich landscape. The hotel’s food and beverage outlets include: Poindexter Coffee, a café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in bookish surrounds; and the Mountaineering Club, a rooftop bar and restaurant with stunning views.

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.

History is the hallmark of the “Land of Lincoln,” with Springfield being a former home of the country’s 16th president. But there is also a virtual treasure trove of rich heritage and historic sites to uncover throughout the state of Illinois. From the DuSable Museum in Chicago to the Dawes House and Pullman Historic District in the Chicago suburbs and Rock Island Arsenal in the Quad Cities, Illinois has historic activities and attractions that fulfill every taste.

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 final phases of the multi-year, $25 million transformation of the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center are now complete. Fueled by a desire to be regarded as one of the leading resorts in the Midwest, the Prospera Hospitality managed property has created a new vision and identity centered on modern design and innovative resort culture. Conveniently located just 18 miles west of downtown Chicago in upscale Oak Brook, the Audubon and IACC certified resort positions itself as an Illinois premier destination for business, leisure, and recreation.

The Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel completed a $35 million renovation. Located on Kapi‘olani Park, the property’s unique location—where Diamond Head meets Waikiki—speaks to all that Hawaii offers, situated steps from the surf breaks of Waikiki Beach and the bustling shopping and nightlife of Waikiki.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort launched a series of major projects that will further enhance the property’s world-class amenities. The internationally recognized resort, located on a barrier island 21 miles south of historic Charleston South Carolina, has broken ground on the first stage of redevelopment, which will continue through the end of 2020 in time to host the PGA Championship in May 2021.