Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills unveiled new flexible event and meeting spaces that provide additional options for hosting corporate meetings to larger scale events, giving event planners more choices.

Viejas Casino & Resort completed its seven-year renovation and expansion. Since initiating the project in 2011, the destination has constructed three hotel towers, redesigned the entire property and launched a new and extensive center bar and high limit gaming area. The project completion follows closely behind the opening of Viejas Casino & Resort’s recently developed adult-only destination, Willows Hotel & Spa.

The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort completed the first phase of a multimillion renovation project, which included the transformation of the 432 guest rooms and suites, updated common areas and the debut of a new restaurant, Lona Cocina Tequileria.

The 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs is now open and is the area's first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade. The property is located in Franklin's Meridian Cool Springs Business District, a 60-acre mixed-use development featuring office space, retail outlets and restaurant offerings.

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa revealed its newly redesigned ballrooms and meeting spaces, which encompass more than 30,000 square feet of indoor space on two levels in the resort’s north tower.

Meetings Today's Tyler Davidson runs down the latest meetings trends with Carol McGury, EVP, Events & Education Services for SmithBucklin, including the consumerization and customization of events.

Christoph Trappe chats with Jack Reed, director of sales with the Hilton Head Island Visitor & Convention Bureau, about the impact of increased regular air travel into town after the Hilton Head Island Airport in South Carolina extended its runway from 4,300 feet to 5,000 feet.

United Airlines announced that it will begin service to and from the Hilton Head Island Airport in South Carolina, starting spring 2019. American Airlines began service in and out of the airport in July 2018.